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Big Rock Brewery

What is the best part of working at the company?
Nothing unfortunately, the equipment is out of date, staffing is kept low so you work yourself to death for not enough pay, raises are non-existent, safety is lacking and management can't get their heads out their butts long enough to even hear an employee concern. HR is an absolute joke and the head of HR shouldn't be allowed anywhere near a management position. They became so focused on quantity over quality that every beer they pump out tastes exactly the same and like moldy grain.

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
EVERYTHING, management doesn't even try to work with the employees to figure out what's wrong with the operation and there is a large amount wrong for sure.

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Your co-workers are great and friendly but management is nothing but an infected thorn that just keeps working its way deeper until you have nothing left but sadness and health problems.

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Run till you collapse and don't expect any sympathy, they'll let you drop dead before they fix any problems. In fact that might not persuade them to change either.

Working at Big Rock Brewery was a unique and rewarding experience. The company fosters a vibrant and energetic culture, which makes for an enjoyable and engaging work environment. There are ample opportunities to learn about the brewing process and to collaborate with a team of passionate and knowledgeable colleagues.However, it is important to note that the work environment can be quite demanding. The pace is fast, and the pressure to meet tight deadlines can be intense. This high-energy atmosphere, while stimulating, can also lead to significant stress, especially during peak periods.In summary, Big Rock Brewery is an excellent place for those who thrive in a dynamic and lively setting and are capable of managing the associated stress. The experience can be highly rewarding, but it requires resilience and a strong ability to cope with high-pressure situations.

The regional manager made it easy for staff to undermine their F&B manager, making it difficult for staff to truly solve problems. Regional manager does not have experience with restaurants so it was more of a blame game than efficient operations. Staff are too interested in their phones and hiding behind their bar to actually serve customers properly or get any cleaning done. Drunken staff at the bar distract the bar staff and take attention away from paying customers. Food portions on the larger side but an extremely high food cost will doom this place from any profits. Needs better management from F&B manager and less influence from HR and regional (supply-chain focused) management. 

As a summer employee, the four months i spent working for Big Rock were great. The work was rather straightforward and simple and the pay wasn't necessarily the greatest, but it was fair. What really sold me on the job was the people I met and interacted with on a daily basis. Everyone was friendly and the workplace environment was productive when there was actual work to do. Unfortunately, there is a real lack of work towards the end of the week (ie. Thursday and Friday) and you spend most of that duration trying to kill time. Overall however, working for Big Rock was a positive experience and I would definitely recommend it to someone else who can appreciate honest pay for honest work.

A day at Big Rock Brewery is dynamic and team-oriented, with collaboration at its core. I gained valuable insights into logistics, brewery processes, and effective time use. Leadership is encouraging and easy to approach, always fostering development. The work environment is welcoming and vibrant, fueled by pride in the product. Meeting high demands within strict timelines can be challenging, but watching our work materialize in each delivery is incredibly rewarding.

Since the recent changes in senior leadership, our workplace culture has improved significantly. There's a noticeable shift in how people feel day to day. We feel more heard and supported, trust in leadership has grown, and there's a stronger sense of belonging across teams. It’s also become much easier to connect with and believe in the company’s future and vision. The positive momentum is clear, and it's exciting to be part of it. I cannot wait to see where we end up.

What is the best part of working at the company?
Accommodative work schedule.
Supportive, understanding  Team Leader(Edmonton W/H).

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
During my time at the company's warehouse, I didn't find any.

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
It was an all inclusive and conducive.

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Palletizing products as per the customer orders.

I loved working at Big Rock. I had the best manager of my career while I was there. The people were great, the culture was fun. A little bit old school and I think they could use some help (improvement) on the operations and finance departments. Too many human resources are in place because of systems that are expensive to fix. I rated them a bit low on advancement because they tend to behave with a little bit the “old boys club” attitude.

Lots of issues on the back end with production, quality control, costs, and under staffing. There is a passion for better from the employees but it is a massive uphill battle to try and get back to where Big Rock used to be.

A family started who grew to become one of Canadas largest craft breweries. Still maintain a respectable share of the market even though the segment has become increasingly competitive. The company has lost it's way over the year, by focusing more on volume over quality.

Top Job Titles	Average salary
Graphic designer 2 salaries reported	$63,250 per year
Territory representative 1 salary reported	$55,000 per year
Packer 1 salary reported	$15.00 per hour
Packager 1 salary reported	$18.00 per hour
Order picker 1 salary reported	$18.00 per hour

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