Brewer
Bench Brewing Company is an independent craft beverage company proudly located in the beautiful Niagara Benchlands wine region of Niagara and the Town of Lincoln.
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Brewer to join our amazing team. Reporting to our Head Brewer, you will play an integral part of the day-to-day brewing operations at Bench. This role is ideal for someone who is looking to gain valuable hands-on experience in a fast paced and innovative craft brewery!
WHAT YOU WILL DO:
· Hours of Work: 24 hour operation Monday - Friday, availability to work all of the following shifts required, Mornings 6:30am - 2:30pm, Evenings 2:00pm - 10:30pm and Nights 9:30pm - 7:30am (Monday - Thursday).
· Brewhouse Operations: Produce quality wort to recipe specifications. Follow SOPs for operation, basic maintenance, and cleaning. Pilot brewhouse operation, including recipe development, for Taproom one-offs.
· Cellar Operations: CIPs for FV, BBT, yeast brinks, clarification equipment etc. Yeast harvesting and pitching, secondary additions and blending. Centrifuge, cartridge filter and flash pasteurizer operation.
· Safety: Follow all safety protocols, participate in all safety trainings. Wear PPE and report safety hazards.
· Quality: Follow protocols to ensure a high level of quality from raw materials to BBT.
· Cleaning & Sanitation: Keep brewery in a tour-ready state.
· Sustainability: Follow protocols for side-streaming and reducing water usage.
· Brand Ambassadorship: Be a positive role model for Bench. Share knowledge about brewery & Bench beers.
· Future training of other brewers (timing based on applicant experience).
WHAT YOU WILL BRING:
· Post-secondary education, preference for degrees in science/engineering/brewing or other beverage alcohol
· 1-3 years hands-on craft and/or commercial production brewery experience
· Cider and/or RTD experience is an asset
· Forklift and scissor lift experience is an asset
· Demonstrated passion for and interest in beer and brewing
· Dedication to quality and safety
· Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
· Flexibility and the ability to adapt to change
· Team player with positive attitude
· Willing to work shifts (currently ranging from 6am-10pm)
· The drive to win as a team – collaborating to achieve success is what we do here at Bench
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT:
· A growing, stable organization filled with people who really care about their products, their customers, and each other.
· A competitive salary and total compensation package which includes health and dental benefits, casual dress code and other fun perks.
ABOUT US:
Located in the heart of Niagara’s wine country, the Bench Brewing is located on the site of the historic Maple Grove Public School in Lincoln, Ontario. Our brewery is a place for our guests to relax, learn, and experience our amazing craft beverages.
The Bench Brewing Campus sits across eight beautiful acres of farmland and features our popular tap and tasting room, beer garden, our very own hops yard and Fieldstone at Bench Event Venue. Our property houses a beautiful Church built in 1938 that has been converted to the Fieldstone at Bench facility. It has an indoor seating capacity of approximately 80 guests and during the warmer seasons the events lawn can seat up to 225 guests.
Bench is a certified B Corporation and strives to be a leader in sustainability, having achieved a zero-wastewater footprint and Carbon Neutral certification by Radicle Climate Smart.
In January 2023, Bench Brewing and Henderson Brewing announced a long-term partnership for both brewing and selling Henderson’s core beers. Henderson Brewing Co. is located in the heart of Toronto in the hip Dundas West area as well as Henderson Brewery @YYZ in collaboration with Canadian rock band Rush. Henderson believes in making innovative and approachable beers that reflect the stories and culture of Toronto.
In April 2023, Bench Brewing acquired the Niagara Cider Company whose goal is to craft dry, flavorful, and balanced ciders using the bounty of all the fruits that Niagara and Ontario have to offer. Niagara Cider has quickly become a top selling Ontario Craft Cider brand as well as winning multiple awards for their family of ciders.
Bench Brewing is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and encourage applications from people with differing abilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
Pay: $21.00-$24.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Dental care
- Discounted or free food
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Store discount
- Vision care
Work Location: In person
