Head Brewer

Head Brewer - Cody, WY
Position Title: Head Brewer
Supervisor: Operations Manager/Owner
FLSA Status: Exempt
Wage Grade: Salary
Supervisory: None
Position Description:
Cody Craft Brewing, Cody Wyoming’s premier brewery and taproom, is looking for a Head Brewer to join and continue its success and growth in the Wyoming beer scene. We operate a US made, 7bbl two vessel direct fire brewhouse with four 7bbl FV and four 7bbl brite tanks. We self-distribute packaged beer to a variety of customer accounts throughout Park County with the plan to expand distribution in summer 2026. We can four flagship beers on a Wild Goose Gosling canning line and utilize an ABS keg Viking for keg cleaning. We will produce 500bbl for 2025 and plan to increase that by at least 25% by 2026. If you’re a brewer who wants to be apart of a growing brewery this is a great opportunity.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
(Brewing)
 Accurately and precisely follow recipes and SOP
 Create new recipes based on market demands
 Data documentation
 Wort Production
 Yeast management
 CIP/SIP/CUP
 Cellaring
o Filtration/fining
o Fermentation monitoring
o Dry-hopping
o Re-circulation
o Fermentation troubleshooting
o Carbonation
 Canning of our 4 (four) flagship brews on a Wild Goose Gosling canning line.
 Tax recording and reporting
 Ensure quality and consistency is met with every batch
 Utilize Beer30 software, Microsoft word and Excell software

(Safety and Sanitation)
 OSHA Safety compliance and continual training
 Observation and practice all Brewery Safety Procedures
 practices
 Perform routine preventative maintenance on equipment and infrastructure in col-
laboration with other brewers and maintenance staff Keep brewery and equipment organized in accordance to company standards

(Reporting and Communication)
 Maintain healthy communication and work closely with all departments of Cody
Craft Brewing to understand the history, style, and our culture.
o Work with to maintain quality and consistency of product
 Maintain brewing, cellaring and other related documentation in an organized,
complete and accurate manner; Complete all required paperwork in a timely
manner
 Discuss any and all brewery issues with operations manager.
 As needed, provide Subject Matter Expertise and communicate details and
specifics about the product for special events such as tasting parties, beer pair-
ing dinners, and other events as identified.
 Manage all brewery operations through Beer30 CMS

(Conduct)
 Follows Cody Craft Brewing Company Values and Employee Code of Conduct
 Works courteously and professionally with all vendors and co-workers
 Aid in the professional development of staff & new brewers (as needed)

Desired Skills and Experience
 Must be 21 years of age or older at the time of application
 High School Diploma or GED required
 Brewing Certificate/Degree or bachelor’s degree in science related field
 2+ years in a 7BBL sized facility or larger
 Possess a knowledge of brewing and beer styles, as well as a desire to learn
more; Genuine enthusiasm for craft beer.
 Quality Control in a food/beverage production setting
 Organized with excellent time management skills
 Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including written and verbal
skills
 Attention to detail
 Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priori-
ties with enthusiasm
 Ability to identify problems and review information to develop and evaluate op-
tions and make timely and sound decisions
 Demonstrated mechanical aptitude, mathematical and reasoning skills
 Must have an understanding of safety standards
 Must be a team player and have the ability to work with staff to further the com-
pany goals
 Strong work ethic and self-starting attitude
 Ability to think outside the box and propose new ideas
 Willingness to regularly work during evenings and weekends

Job Requirements

 Passion for craft beer
 Strong troubleshooting skills
 Excellent communication both verbal and written
 Time management
 Ability to lift 55 pounds and safely move 165 pounds
 Able to stand for prolonged periods of time
 Ability to tolerate a high-level work pace that is typical for a production Brewery & Taproom
 Able to work 8+ hours on your feet
 Occasionally attend special events such as the Yellowstone Beer Festival, Beer
Pairing & Tasting Events, and other market-building activities.
Please send resumes to jobs@codycraftbrewing.com