Brewer

Great American Restaurants has an award-winning collection of 14 restaurants, 3 artisan bakeries and a BBQ spot in Northern Virginia and Maryland offering fantastic cuisine and plenty of fun. We have been named a Top Workplace by The Washington Post, consistently ranking in the top employers in the area for more than 10 years. The dedication of our people is what sets our company apart, offering the best hospitality to our guests and each other every day.Great American Restaurants is looking for a talented and enthusiastic Brewer to join our award-winning Sweetwater Tavern brewing team. Our brewing team has won more than 50 medals and is in the top 1% for all-time GABF medals. We're searching for someone who is experienced in all aspects of production from grain to glass. Our brewers must be able to convey their enthusiasm for quality beer to guests and staff, be passionate about maintaining an outstanding-looking and operating brewery and be knowledgeable in beer and brewing with a strong desire to work hard at producing our award-winning beer! The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, self-motivated, flexible and looking to grow both personally and professionally.Duties and Requirements include, but are not limited to:Work closely with brewing team to achieve desired beer quality and production targetsOperate as part of the management team with a focus on driving beer sales through staff education and guest interaction, as well as controlling beer cost through proper product handling and staff educationOrganize the brewery and cold storageKeg washing, packaging and delivering of productAble to work in cold cellar conditions, often independentlyAble to work with the team to achieve quality, sales and cost objectivesAble to lift and move over 100 lbs overheadAble to lift 150 lbs to waist levelAble to work in temperatures below 40°F for extended periods of timeDesired Skills and Experience:1 - 3 years of experience in a production brewery or brewpub with many rotating beer styles3 - 5 years of experience with brewing beer, managing resources, beer production and managing staffExperience keeping detail records for quality controlMechanical or engineering experienceWe believe that if we take care of our people, they'll take care of our guests. That's why you'll have a package of benefits:Opportunity for growthEmployee dining discountGreat pay in a high-volume settingHealth insurance, PTO and 401K based on eligibility

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