We are on the lookout for a talented and experienced Head Brewer to join our small, award-winning team in Hawke’s Bay. We are a proudly independent, neighbourhood-focused brewery, doing simple things well—classic beer styles, plenty of IPA’s and Pale Ales, all brewed with care. As we continue to grow organically, we need an additional brewer to step in and help share the load, working closely with our owners and our existing brewery team to guide the brewery into the future.
The Role:
This is a mix of hands-on brewing and leadership. You’ll be brewing our award-winning beers alongside our small brewery team, while also having time and space to create and develop new recipes that fit within Brave’s ethos/identity. You’ll play a key role in training and up-skilling our team, ensuring consistency and quality across our range. As we are a small team, tasks are shared around, so you will also spend some of your time in the cellar, on the kegging/packaging line and out in the van delivering beer to our local trade customers.
What We’re Looking For:
* Proven experience working as a lead/head brewer in a commercial brewery.
* Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to lead and mentor a small brewing team.
* A passion for quality, consistency, and innovation.
* Someone who thrives in a positive, team-focused environment.
* A commitment to maintaining our friendly neighbourhood brewery ethos as we grow.
* Strong technical knowledge of brewing science and best practice.
* Experience with the development of recipes for clean, hop forward pale ales and IPA’s, alongside classic lager styles.
* Strong organisational and problem-solving skills.
* Familiarity with brewery equipment and maintenance.
* A formal brewing qualification (preferred, but not essential).
If you’re looking to join a brewery where you can make an impact, work with great people, and brew beer that locals love, we’d love to hear from you. Hawke’s Bay offers a wonderful lifestyle, and our positioning as a busy, local meeting place in our community makes for a great place to come to work.
How to Apply:
Please send a CV and cover letter to info@bravebrewing.co.nz. This role has a flexible start date and we are happy to spend some time finding the right person.
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