Position is filled but accepting resumes for future consideration. 1/18/2023 

Jackrabbit Brewing Company is a growing production brewery and taproom located in West Sacramento, California. Founded in 2013 we share a passion for full-flavored yet balanced beers, we have become a staple in the booming food and beer scene in the central valley and Bay Area. Taking inspiration from Belgian, English and German beer, our goal is to craft beer that is founded in tradition, but often defies convention with California-style inventiveness. We currently operate a 2 vessel, 15bbl ProBrew brewhouse with a 40bbl HLT, 4 - 15bbl fermenters, 7 - 30bbl fermenters and 1 - 60bbl fermenter. Current annual production ~2,500bbl with a capacity for 5,500bbl. 

Job Summary:

Reporting to the Operations Director, the Head Brewer will be responsible for production from grain to glass including scheduling, ingredient/material ordering, brewhouse/cellar management, new recipe formulation and record keeping using Ekos. They will be responsible for managing a three-person team while communicating and collaborating with the sales, marketing, and taproom departments.

Job Requirements:

  • 4+ years of production brewing experience with increasing responsibility

  • 1+ year of management within a production brewery

  • High level of understanding of safe brewing practices and brewery safety with the desire to champion these practices within the brewery

  • Brewing degree or certificate is highly desirable 

  • Impeccable attention to detail and quality control 

  • Must possess a strong mechanical aptitude and trouble shooting skills

  • Must possess the ability to multitask and direct others to accomplish tasks efficiently 

  • Strong leadership skills

  • Must possess the ability to forecast brewhouse ingredient needs, staffing needs

  • Basic computer skills; Excel, Word etc. 

  • Experience with EKOS is highly desirable

  • Forklift Certification and Ability to operate a Scissor Lift

  • Reliable attendance and a positive outlook and attitude 

  • Must be 21+ years old

  • Have a valid driver’s license and clean record

  • Be able to lift 55lbs frequently and move up to 170lbs

Direct and Indirect Responsibilities:

Managerial:

  • Lead a team of 3-5 in all aspects of brewery operations

  • Brewhouse Scheduling and Break Management

  • Material and Ingredient Ordering

  • Ensure proper record keeping of all brewhouse activities

  • Be mindful of potential quality concerns

  • Act as a resource for brewer and taproom education 

  • Champion a safe, inclusive, and fun culture within JRBC

Brewhouse:

  • Brewing (Milling, Mashing, Lautering, Boiling, Whirlpooling, Knocking Out, Graining Out)

  • CIP of brewhouse and heat exchanger

Cellar:

  • CIP and SIP fermenters 

  • Yeast management including harvesting, counting and pitching 

  • Monitoring of fermentation with gravity checks and cell counts 

  • Tank purging and transfers

  • Grain Handling and Organization

  • Dry hopping and adjunct additions 

  • Carbonating beer for packaging 

  • Checking DO and Co2 volumes using an Anton Paar C-Box

  • Keg washing and filling

  • Barrel filling, monitoring and extraction for packaging

  • General brewery cleaning

Packaging:

  • Operate DK MicroBottler bottling line

  • Ensure beer is carbonated to specification 

  • Check and record TPO using an Anton Paar C-Box 

  • Clean and fill kegs

  • Assist with weekly mobile canning

Quality Assurance:

  • Yeast viability and pitching rates 

  • Gravity readings

  • DO measurements 

  • Tasting panels and off flavor education 

  • Inventory ingredients

Other:

  • Above all maintain a safe and inclusive work space

  • High levels of cleanliness and sanitation

  • Understand D.O, how it impacts your beer and how to reduce DO within the production process

  • Regularly and safely work around Chemicals, high voltage, flame and hot water

  • Maintain compliance with all brewery safety protocols

  • Navigate unpredictable tasks that arise on a day-to-day basis. We expect all our brewery employees to be willing to take on additional tasks and responsibilities as needed

Benefits & Compensation:

  • Starting Salary ranging from 52-60k/Year

  • Retirement Benefits with Employer matching Contributions

  • PTO – 2 Weeks annual Paid Time Off

  • HRA – Employer funded Health Reimbursement Account

  • Beer Perks

Equal Opportunity

Jackrabbit Brewing Company is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We encourage everyone to apply regardless of your race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or anything else that has nothing to do with being able to do the job. We are committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that includes team members with diverse backgrounds and experiences.