Brewer

Riverhead Brewing Company
631 Fortune Crescent, Unit 10
Kingston, Ontario
K7P 0L5
**Position:
Brewer**
Riverhead Brewing Co. is located in the vibrant city of Kingston and looking for a creative, hardworking and energetic individual to assist in the growth of our brewery. The brewery premises includes a retail/taproom with visibility into our production brewery, which includes a 20HL brew house.
Compensation:
Pay:
$20 to $22 per hour (based on experience)
Work Hours:
40hrs per week
Boot Allowance:
$100 per year
Staff Discount:
50% (dine-in only)
Beer Allotment:
24 cans per month
**Job Description**:
**Responsibilities**:
- Brewery operations, including but not limited to cellaring, yeast management, packaging, cleaning (CIP), filtering, carbonation, documentation, and brewing
- Record keeping of production, finished inventory, and materials in line with Riverhead Brewing
Co. guidelines
- Deliveries to local commercial accounts, The Beer Store and LCBO locations
- Work in the retail taproom serving customers when not required in the brewery.
- Safely handle and use cleaning chemicals
- Lab testing and quality control (including sensory evaluation)
- Recipe creation
- Motivate and educate all members of the Riverhead Brewing Co. Team regarding beer production
- Represent Riverhead Brewing Co. consistent with its brand when dealing directly with the public through assisting at beer festivals/special events, retail taproom and tours when needed.
- Perform regular equipment maintenance
Qualifications:
- A completed degree from a recognized brewing school
- Five years of production brewery experience (in lieu of completed degree)
- Must have a valid Ontario driver’s license
- Ability to work in a fast pace, constantly changing work environment
- Ability to work a flexible schedule including weekends
- Strong mechanical and problem solving skills
- Familiar with MS Office and possess good communication skills
- Basic lab testing, including cell counts and contamination testing
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to stand for the duration of work shifts (approximately 8hrs)
- Able to repeatedly lift 25kg, and ability to lift 75kg
- Able to step over hoses, kneel, twist and bend to reach valves
**Salary**:
$20.00-$22.00 per hour
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Kingston, ON K7P 0L5:
reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
**Language**:
- English (preferred)
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (required)
Work Location:
In person