Lead Brewer

Lead Brewer

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Quality Specialist

Quality Specialist

Quality:

• Establish and maintain standards for health and safety, serving as the lead contact for certification and compliance.

• Develop and implement a comprehensive quality program, including the establishment of a fit-for-purpose laboratory and the creation of standards and specifications for Quality KPIs.

• Build and maintain controls and documentation procedures in collaboration with the production team, overseeing sampling, data collection, and regular sensory tastings.

• Monitor performance by analyzing relevant data and provide actionable recommendations to enhance and maintain quality throughout the production process.

• Set quality requirements for external suppliers and ensure production staff are informed of any impacts based on supplier Coa’s.

• Provide training, tools, and techniques to empower the team to achieve top-quality standards and actively participate in strategic discussions for production.

• You are directly accountable to the CEO.

Brewing:

• Take an active role in all aspects of wort production within the Hot-Block, serving as a point of contact for all brewers and contributing to the design of new beers and improvements to existing recipes.

• Utilize expertise in Brewmaxx software to lead processes from wort production to CIPs and transfers, while also overseeing the design and creation of Pop-Up and EXP concepts.

• Oversee the Cold-Block to ensure fermentation and cellar management meet the high standards of Frontaal, specializing in cold-side best practices and SOPs.

• Serve as a specialist in various cold-side processes, including dry hopping, centrifugation, pasteurization, and tanker transfers.

• Provide R&D consultation to keep Frontaal at the forefront of the craft beer movement, collaborating with the Engineering or Operations Manager.

• Maintain cleanliness and organization in production areas, prioritize safety, and actively seek opportunities for process and quality improvements.

• You work closely with the production team lead to ensure that beers are optimally presented in the tank

• Bachelor's degree in Brewing Science, Food Science, or related field preferred.

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in brewing operations, with a focus on quality assurance and control.

• Strong knowledge of brewing processes, equipment, and best practices.

• Experience with laboratory procedures, sensory analysis, and data analysis.

• Experience with brewing software (similar to Brewmaxx / Orchestrated BEER / Breww);

• Demonstrated ability in recipe formulation and the creation of innovative beer recipes.

• Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to coach and train team members effectively.

• Detail-oriented with a passion for excellence and continuous improvement.

• Strong English spoken and written communication skills (Dutch is not mandatory).

What we offer:

✓ Salary range between €3.100 and €3.500 euro (fulltime) per month based on expertise;

✓ A challenging and fun job at one of the most rapidly growing breweries in the Netherlands;

✓ A new and eager team of people that have a hands-on mentality;

✓ A solid pension plan;

✓ 24 vacation days based on full-time employment;

✓ Room to develop yourself and grow along with the company;

✓ Ambitious and friendly working atmosphere, with occasional beers at the Brewpub.