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Head Brewer for award winning, established brewery

CraftHaus Brewery

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CraftHaus Brewery

Job Title: Head Brewer

Location: Henderson, NV

Job Type: Full-Time

Website: www.crafthausbrewery.com

About CraftHaus Brewery

Founded in 2014, CraftHaus Brewery is a locally-owned, independent craft brewery built on creativity, community, and a commitment to quality. Located in Henderson, Nevada, we proudly produce award-winning beers. As we continue to grow, we are looking for a passionate, detail-oriented, and skilled Head Brewer to lead our brewing operations and help shape the future of our beer.

Key Responsibilities

• Brewing Operations: Oversee daily brewing activities including mash-in, wort transfer, fermentation monitoring, gravity/pH testing, and tank-to-tank transfers. Ensure all beers are consistent, stable, and meet high technical and sensory standards.
• Packaging Line: Working knowledge of operating a two head canning line.
• Inventory Management: Maintain inventory of raw materials, packaging, and finished beer to ensure flagship and seasonal brands remain available without interruption. Place timely orders for supplies and track usage accurately.
• Quality Control: Uphold rigorous quality and sanitation standards across brewhouse, cellar, and packaging. Conduct sensory and lab testing to ensure every beer meets CraftHaus’ standards.
• Recipe Development: Collaborate with the team to design and brew innovative seasonal and specialty beers. Make adjustments to recipes as needed to account for ingredient variations.
• Maintenance: Perform preventative maintenance, troubleshoot, and coordinate repairs on brewing and cellar equipment. Keep spare parts inventory to minimize downtime.
• Team Leadership: Mentor, train, and manage production staff in a collaborative and professional manner. Promote a culture of safety, efficiency, and pride in craftsmanship.
• Reporting & Compliance: Complete production logs, batch reports, and inventory records accurately. Support administrative functions for state and federal compliance (TTB and local reporting).
• Safety & Cleanliness: Maintain a safe, organized, and clean working environment. Follow OSHA and brewery safety protocols, including PPE use, chemical handling, and equipment safeguards.
• Brand Representation: Serve as an ambassador for CraftHaus Brewery through occasional tours, collaborations, festivals, and community events.
• Distributor Relationship: Communicate on a weekly basis with our distributor to track inventory and build outgoing orders for pick up.
• Barrel aging program: Dictate timing of barrel aging program with limited bottle releases.
  
  

Qualifications

• 3+ years’ experience as a professional brewer, with leadership or shift lead experience preferred.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the brewing process, from raw material handling to packaging.
• Extreme attention to detail with excellent communication, organizational, and time management skills.
• Ability to multitask, troubleshoot, and problem-solve in a fast-paced production environment.
• Familiarity with OSHA and industry safety standards.
• Comfortable lifting 55 lbs repeatedly, moving 165 lbs, and working in hot/cold, cramped, or noisy environments.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including occasional weekends.
• Forklift operation experience (certification a plus).
• Valid Driver’s License required.
  
  

Benefits

• Competitive salary, based on experience.
• Paid vacation and sick time.
• Retirement savings plan.
• Opportunity to grow with an independent, community-focused brewery.
  
  

To Apply

Send your resume and a brief cover letter telling us why you’d be a great fit for CraftHaus Brewery to [email protected].

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