Head Brewer

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Head Brewer to join an established and growing independent brewery.

We're looking for a passionate brewing professional with strong leadership experience to take ownership of the brewing operation, driving quality, efficiency and continuous improvement across production.

This is a hands-on leadership role, responsible for overseeing the entire brewing process, managing the production team and ensuring the highest standards of quality, safety and operational performance.

Key Responsibilities

* Lead all brewing and production operations

* Manage production planning and scheduling to meet business demands

* Oversee recipe management and support the development of new products

* Drive quality assurance and quality control across all brewing processes

* Manage departmental budgets and identify opportunities for continuous improvement

* Ensure compliance with health & safety, food safety and regulatory requirements

* Lead, develop and mentor the production team through coaching, training and performance management

* Oversee maintenance and troubleshooting of brewing and packaging equipment

* Maintain accurate production records and inventory management

About You

You'll be an experienced brewer with a genuine passion for producing exceptional beer and developing high-performing teams.

You'll ideally have:

* A recognised brewing qualification

* At least five years' experience within a commercial brewery

* Previous leadership or management experience

* Strong technical brewing knowledge across all production processes

* Experience with quality management systems and brewery operations

* A good understanding of maintenance, fault finding and process improvement

* Excellent planning, organisational and communication skills

* Commercial awareness with experience managing budgets and production costs
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed