Young Master Brewery has been serving good beer to the people of Hong Kong since opening its doors late in 2013 as one of the pioneers of a beer scene that's since exploded. With a range that includes many classic styles as well as wild ferment beers and an extensive barrel program, it’s a brewery at the frontier of Hong Kong’s craft beer industry.
Now Young Master is after an experienced brewer to lead operations at its in brewpub in the Chinese resort town of Sanya.
JOB DESCRIPTION: LEAD BREWER - RESORT BREWPUB IN CHINA
Young Master Brewery is a leading craft brewery in Asia. We operate two breweries in Hong Kong and are working on exciting new projects in the region. A new opportunity has come up for a young brewer who is interested in stepping up to a leadership role. You will be running a brewpub operation at an upscale beach resort with supervision from the HQ team in Hong Kong. You will also spend some time in Hong Kong prior to onboarding and work on our larger production facility before transferring over to the position at the resort. We are looking for someone who is diligent, genuinely cares about good beer, takes great pride in their work and excited at the prospect of working with a team sharply focused on excellence. Experience working in Asia is helpful, but not necessary. English is mandatory and Mandarin skills are also helpful but not absolutely necessary.
Specific Job Responsibilities:
- Excited about relocating to a beautiful beach resort town in Mainland China (Sanya) and committed to a longer-term move
- Consistently produce high quality beers for brewpub operations and take direct responsibility of the complete process from grain-to-glass
- Communicate closely with the HQ team in Hong Kong, report daily operations logs and participate in regular planning updates
- Communicate closely with the resort management team to ensure the beer program runs smoothly
- Work with local resort team and train them on miscellaneous brewing procedures and SOPs including CIP, yeast management, keg packaging, dispensing etc.
- Set brewing schedules and supervise brewing team to produce the highest quality beers
- Oversee and maintain the inventory of raw materials and finished beers
- Oversee lab analytics and ensure that proper records are maintained for all operations
- Ensure that all sanitary and safety procedures are carried out according to the brewery’s standards
- Oversee equipment maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs
Requirements
- Strong team player with maturity and leadership skills to take responsibility of the entire brewing process
- Self-starter and desire to take initiatives that align with the overall identity of the brewpub
- At least 3 years of professional brewery experience. Brewpub and/or hospitality experience a plus
- Formal brewing training at recognized brewing institutions a plus
- Physically fit and able to lift objects greater than 25 kg.
Please send resume and cover letter to Info@YoungMasterAles.com
Closing date for applications is January 31, 2018.
