Job Description

Backcountry Brewing: Brewers Who we are: Backcountry Brewing is an award-winning brewery, and full-service restaurant. Nestled in the mountains we are a team of outdoor enthusiast always looking for the next adventure. This sense of adventure can be seen (and tasted) in our ever-changing beer line ups from our master brewers, and creative food pairings designed by our red-seal head chef. Backcountry Brewing provides inclusive support and is an advocate to create and build a healthy community. We value a workplace that celebrates our differences; we welcome applications from ALL qualified applicants, Black, Indigenous, People of Colour, and people of all sexual orientations, those with diverse abilities, and from all social strata. Job Summary: A strong team, like a great beer is the sum of its parts. Our necessary ingredient is an awesome person to join us in our brewery, as a brewer. Our beer is what has turned us into a local and visitor hot spot in Squamish. Our Brewers are creative and passionate about the product the create, and the experience each pour delivers. Our Brewers must be aware that they are a representative of BCB and our organizations values. This individual ought to share an enthusiasm for great beer, and creating memorable experience for our customers at every sip. What we offer

• Flexible scheduling with emphasis on work life balance *this role is set to a 4 x 10 hour/week schedule
• Extended health benefits
• Staff meals on shift
• Beer, Food and Merch discounts
• Training and professional development opportunities

Ideal candidate:

• Lives by the mantra \xe2\x80\x9cwork hard, play hard\xe2\x80\x9d
• Leads with integrity and professionalism towards customers, and team members
• Treats themselves and others with respect.
• Self-motivated and able to work in a busy and fast paced work setting.
• We will teach you all necessary skills to be able to execute your job safely, no formal experience is needed
• Desire to learn and grow
• Can work a varied schedule including weekends & holidays

Job Responsibilities: Product Development:

• You will work within product development in conjunction with the head brewer to develop interesting and unique beers that our consumers will enjoy.
• Creating recipes and brewing small batches for testing.

Brewhouse Operations/Equipment Maintenance:

• Ensuring the brew recipe is being followed accordingly and accurately and the beer is stored correctly.
• Maintain equipment within the brewery and work within the maintenance schedule provided within production requirements.
• Cleaning and filling kegs
• Assisting with canning and packaging,
• performing other duties as required

Quality Control/Cellaring:

• Conducting aseptic and environmental sampling
• Chemical analysis of water, wort, yeast, beer, etc.
• Collaborate with brewery team to maintain lab beer inventory, improve yeast viability assays, and optimize sensory panel tastings
• Data entry for brew, fermentation, cellar, and quality control
• Detailed records must be kept, with the goal of improving beer quality and production processes.
• As a member of this team, you must ensure that work is performed in a safe manner. You will also assist with the canning and packaging process of the brewery. These are the final steps before product goes into inventory for distribution, so attention to detail is a must.
• Operates brewery canning & kegging lines
• Daily clean-up & maintenance of equipment
• Observes cleaning cycles for proper concentration, pressures, and efficiency
• Analyzes brewery and canning line equipment, components, raw materials, and end products
• Keeps canning line running efficiently to minimize lost production time
• Coordinates the storage of full kegs and packaged product
• Use of a forklift
• Sanitizes beer lines and ensures the packaging equipment is ready for the next day\xe2\x80\x99s production
• Cleans and maintains draft lines in the taproom

Qualifications:

• Previous brewery experience an asset
• Forklift experience and certification an asset
• Enthusiasm for beer
• Must be organized and able to prioritize
• Ability to problem solve

Working & Physical Requirements

• Can lift and move up to 140 pounds, work long hours on their feet

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Salary: $22.00-$25.00 per hour Benefits:

• Company events
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• Store discount

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• Day shift
• No weekends

Work Location: In person