Malt House Supervisor

Job Overview

This position involves the oversight of cellar operations within a regional craft brewery located in Dublin. The role primarily focuses on managing the process of transferring wort from the brewhouse, yeast handling including pitching and harvesting, as well as supervising fermentation by monitoring gravity and temperature parameters. Additionally, the role requires overseeing the carbonation and conditioning phases prior to packaging.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain strict procedures for cleaning and sanitizing tanks and hoses using a clean-in-place (CIP) system.
• Administer finings for beer clarity and run filtration processes to ensure product quality.
• Maintain detailed and accurate records for each batch in the brewlog to guarantee full quality traceability.
• Ensure physical work requirements are met, including stamina for manual tasks and safely handling carbon dioxide and caustic chemicals.
• Follow disciplined sanitation protocols to uphold brewery hygiene standards.

Required Skills and Abilities

• Experience in cellar management or similar brewing operations.
• Knowledge of fermentation monitoring techniques such as gravity and temperature measurement.
• Familiarity with yeast pitching and harvesting processes.
• Capability to perform the carbonation and conditioning of beer before packaging.
• Comfort and safety awareness when working with carbon dioxide and chemical agents.
• Strong organization skills for accurate batch documentation.
• Physical capability to handle demanding brewery environment tasks.

Additional Information

The role is based onsite in Dublin at the brewery facility, requiring full-time commitment. Candidates must demonstrate a commitment to quality, safety, and sanitation according to industry standards.