JOB OPPORTUNITIES

Drawdown Brewing Company is a small production brewery in Jamaica Plain.  We strive to bring quality craft beer to our neighborhood through a welcoming diverse environment. We are staffing for the opening of our first location and are looking for enthusiastic people who are willing to learn, be part of a team environment and help our company grow. 

To apply for either position below: E-mail drawdownbrewco@gmail.com with your resume and a short paragraph about yourself.

We are currently all staffed up; future opportunities will be posted here.

Taproom Staff

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The Taproom staff role is an integral part of day-to-day operations, as this position has directly interfaces with our customers and creates the taproom atmosphere. Staff will be responsible for providing excellent customer service, learning / knowing details about our beers, facilitating draft sales, opening and closing the taproom, managing sales of merchandise and to-go containers, and maintaining the cleanliness of the taproom. We are looking for individuals with a love of craft beer, have an interest in the industry, and an eagerness to be invested in their work.

Our ideal candidate is someone who can conduct themselves in a professional, friendly manner with good communication skills; someone who is motivated and has a passion for craft beer.  Extensive experience is not a requirement, but an eagerness to learn and become a member of a productive professional team is essential.

TIMELINE:  We are hiring for an current opening.  Some training will be required prior the start of employment.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Create a welcoming environment and provide an outstanding customer experience

• Confirm each customer is of legal age and monitor customer’s alcohol consumption

• Perform all duties related to payment processing and account for final daily sales

• Maintain cleanliness and order of the taproom throughout shift

• Perform opening and closing duties

• Be knowledgeable about the beer styles being served

• Ensure safe work conditions by following safety policies and procedures

• Represent DBC and our values to our guests

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be 21 years of age or older

• High School Diploma or GED required

• Availability to work weekends and nights

• Ability to become TIPs certified, if not already

• Interest in craft beer

• Positive, engaging personality and professional demeanor

• Strong task and time management abilities

• Attention to detail, good communication skills

BONUS QUALITIES:

• English and Spanish speakers

• Craft beer knowledge

• A natural ability to work well under pressure all while keeping a positive demeanor and staying on task

WORKING CONDITIONS:

This is a part-time position working in a bar environment. This position requires the employee to interact with the public in a friendly and welcoming manner and handle all customer interactions with professionalism.  This job requires a flexible weekly schedule including nights and weekends. The taproom is open Thursday – Sunday, hours will expand as we grow.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to stand for prolonged periods

• Ability to navigate a crowded taproom

• Ability to regularly lift/carry products weighing up to 50 pounds

COMPENSATION: $6.75 per hour + Tip Sharing

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

• We welcome diversity of thought, culture, and background. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and recruit, employ, train, and compensate regardless of race, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, veteran status, religion, national origin, and other protected status as required by applicable law.

• We are eager to attract diverse talent to join, stay, do their best work and promote from within.

• We are interested in finding the best candidate for the job. We encourage you to apply, even if you feel you do not meet every one of the qualifications listed.

Cellarman / Assistant Brewer Position

JOB DESCRIPTION:

This role is integral to our back of house operations. Our production staff will perform all day-to-day brewing and cellar operations under the direction and supervision of management. Production staff are responsible for the execution of all activities related to production operations at the brewery and performing all tasks by following standard operating procedures (SOPs) in a safe, cooperative, team-based fashion.

Our ideal candidate is someone who can adapt to any brewing environment and who can implement good production hygiene. Above all, they should have a deep passion for producing consistently high-quality beer and be eager to learn.

TIMELINE: We are hiring ahead of our opening in September. Beer production work will take place prior to opening.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ability to learn, perform, and troubleshoot all functions of the brewery and cellar per SOPs, including but not limited to: raw ingredient handling, wort production, yeast management, dry-hopping, clean-in-place-systems, quality assurance, data logging, record keeping, and general cleaning.

• Ensure cleanliness and sanitation of environment and equipment in accordance with quality standards.

• Adhere to safety protocols in all activities

• Ensure minimal waste during manufacturing

• Ensure that production areas are always organized

• Communicate any known process or beer quality issues to management

• Other duties as assigned

 QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be 21 years of age or older

• High School Diploma or GED required

• Strong attention to detail

• Display a proactive, reliable, team-focused attitude

• Strong interpersonal skills

• Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment

• Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical information pertaining to brewing systems

• Able to execute all tasks safely following SOPs

BONUS QUALITIES:

• Bachelor’s degree in Brewing Science, Food Science, Chemistry, Engineering, or related field, or a brewing-related certification

• Experience with brewing and cellaring systems

• Prior experience brewing / cellaring at a production brewery

WORKING CONDITIONS:

This is a part-time position initially that will have the opportunity to become a full-time position working in a production brewing environment. Production is ultimately a manufacturing environment where cleanliness, sanitation, and safety are important to the success of the brewery.  This job requires a flexible weekly schedule that could include weekends.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to regularly lift/carry products weighing up to 55 pounds

• Ability to work in an indoor environment which may be loud, wet, slippery, hot, humid, or cold

• Ability to stand for prolonged periods, climb a ladder, and work in confined spaces

• Wear protective eye/ear wear, boots and gloves.  Additional safety equipment may be required depending on task

• Safely use production chemicals

COMPENSATION: $15 - $23 per hour; commensurate w/ experience

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

• We welcome diversity of thought, culture, and background. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and recruit, employ, train, and compensate regardless of race, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, veteran status, religion, national origin, and other protected status as required by applicable law.

• We are eager to attract diverse talent to join, stay, do their best work and promote from within.

• We are interested in finding the best candidate for the job. We encourage you to apply, even if you feel you do not meet every one of the qualifications listed.