Cellar Manager
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The Cellar Manager is responsible for the oversight of fermentation at our Flatiron Park brewery by ensuring standard operating procedures are followed and all specs are met. Attention to quality, sanitation, safety and efficiency are used to assist Upslope in creating the best product we possibly can.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Maintaining a safe work area and adhering to all safety protocols at Upslope Brewing
- Collaborating with Head Brewer and Director of Brewing Operations regarding future schedule optimization
- Communicating cellar labor needs to Headbrewer
- Communicating with QA/QC manager regarding sensory evaluation, fermentation data, and yeast management
- Sunday – Friday, daily fermentation management
- Filtration of beer from cellar to brite tank
- CIP of fermenters and brite tanks in accordance with Upslope SOPs
- Carbonation of beer in brite tank to specifications
- Management of Brewers Dashboard temperature control and stage progression on a daily basis
- Covering cellar, chemistry and microbiological lab responsibilities if QA/QC Manager is absent
- Scheduling and documentation of breakdown/maintenance of filtration equipment and fermentation vessels
- Communicate filtration volumes to Packaging Manager
- Analysis of existing fermentation data to maximize beer quality and efficiency
- Researching new processes and products to optimize beer quality and efficiency
- Ordering and visual inventory of bulk chemicals, cellar process aids and filtration materials
- Adhering to the 5S standards of Upslope Brewing Co.
BENEFITS
- 10 Days of Paid Time Off in your first year with a generous increase each year
- 7 Paid holidays per year
- Medical/Dental/Vision available with significant employer contribution
- 401(k) with company match
- RTD EcoPass
- Employer reimbursed professional development opportunities
- Free Beer and Merchandise perks
- Discounts and Pro deals on outdoor equipment and activities
- And more…
REQUIREMENTS
- Education: College degree preferred
- Experience: 2 years professional brewery experience in wort production/cellar/QA-QC areas
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Ability to stand on feet for 8+ hours
- Ability to lift 55 lbs on a consistent basis
- Weekend shift availability. Work week Sunday – Thursday
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The Cellar Manager is frequently required to sit; stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 55 pounds, and be able to move kegs weighing close to 165 pounds from time to time. This position typically spends 8 or more hours on their feet each shift.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those the Cellar Manager encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The work environment will is typically a production facility. Temperatures, noise, and moisture levels may fluctuate.
*Please Note: This Job Description is neither definitive nor restrictive and may be modified to meet changing needs.