Steel Bender Brewyard, a family-owned brewery in Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, is looking for an Assistant Head Brewer to join our quality focused and growing production team. This is a full-time salaried position available immediately.

Steel Bender is focused on growing as a production brewing facility, and is looking for a quality candidate with 2+ years of experience working in a production brewery to join our team.

Reports to: Head Brewer

Job Description

The Assistant Head Brewer at Steel Bender Brewyard will assist the Head brewer in producing beer of the highest quality on a consistent basis. This includes, but is not limited to, assisting in Cellar, Packaging, Maintenance and QC/Laboratory operations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

● Complete brewing process in a safe and efficient manner

● Monitor gravities, temperatures, and carbonations daily

● Monitor, pitch, evaluate, and document yeast as needed

● Complete all process documentation completely and accurately

● Perform CIPs, transfers, and use of the lenticular filters

● Represent SBB at beer festivals and other beer related events

● Work with Head Brewer and Operations Manager to develop new recipes and ensure our product meets our standards of the highest quality

● Maintain cleanliness of all areas in the brewery by following cleaning schedules and SOPs

● Communicate regularly and efficiently with Steel Bender staff

● Assist in implementation and improvement of SOPs to meet quality specifications

● Assist the Head Brewer with management and training of production floor personnel

● Assist with inventory management and upper level management duties as required by the Head Brewer

● Ability to work weekend shifts as necessary for production needs

Physical Requirements

● Lift 55 lbs. from ground to shoulder high

● Lift 110 lbs. from ground to waist high

● Climb stairs, ramps, and ladders

● Be able to stand on feet for prolonged periods of time

● Work in small and confined spaces

● Work safely with chemicals, adhere to safety procedures

● Work in extreme (wet, hot, cold) environments

Qualifications

● 2+ years of experience in a production brewery is required

● The ability to communicate effectively and work well with all staff

● Basic mechanical ability and troubleshooting skills

● Self motivated, and able to work independently and with a team

● Previous management experience leading a team

Compensation

● This is a full time salaried position. Compensation will be dependent on experience.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off

• Health Insurance; supplemental dental/vision available

• 401(k)

• Shift meal at taproom (when

open)

• Discounts on merch and meals when not at work; free new merchandise

• Boot allowance

• Post-shift beers

• Sports & Wellness Group Discount

• Working in an exciting, fun, and collaborative environment and industry

Please submit your resume to benl@steelbenderbrewyard.com for consideration to join the Steel Bender production team.

Steel Bender Brewyard, a family owned brewery in Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, is looking for a Shift Brewer/Cellar Technician to join our quality focused and growing production team. This is a full time hourly position available immediately. We are a growing production brewing facility, and are looking for a quality candidate with 2+ years of experience working in a production brewery to join our team.

Reports to: Head Brewer

Job description

The shift brewer/cellar technician at Steel Bender Brewyard will assist the Head brewer in producing beer of the highest quality on a consistent basis. This includes, but is not limited to, assisting in cellar, maintenance and QC/Laboratory operations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Complete brewing process in a safe and efficient manner

• Monitor gravities, temperatures, and carbonations daily

• Monitor, pitch, evaluate, and document yeast as needed

• Participate in and assist as necessary with quality control and laboratory procedures to ensure production of high-quality beer.

• Complete all process documentation completely and accurately

• Perform CIPs, transfers, and use of the lenticular filters

• Represent SBB at beer festivals and other beer related events

• Work with Head Brewer to ensure our product meets our standards of the highest quality

• Maintain cleanliness of all areas in the brewery by following cleaning schedules and SOPs

• Utilize Slack, 7Shifts and other designated group communication tools to facilitate efficient communication across the entire production team and wider organization

• Assist in implementation and improvement of SOPs to meet quality specifications

• Undertake finished product handling (forklift and pallet jack operation for warehousing)

• Forklift operation for loading and unloading trucks (freight and distributor pickups)

Physical Requirements

• Lift 55 lbs. from ground to shoulder high

• Lift 110 lbs. from ground to waist high

• Climb stairs, ramps, and ladders

• Be able to stand on feet for prolonged periods of time

• Work in small and confined spaces

• Work safely with chemicals, adhere to safety procedures

• Work in extreme (wet, hot, cold) environments

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in a production brewery is required

• The ability to communicate effectively and work well with all staff

• Basic mechanical ability and troubleshooting skills

• Self motivated, and able to work independently and with a team

• Ability to use Google Workspace applications and brewery management software such as Ekos

• Flexibility in schedule to work early and late shifts and weekends as required

Compensation

$18/hr probationary. Potential $19.50 after probationary period, dependant on experience

Benefits

• Health, Dental, Vision Insurance

• Shift Meal

• Employee discounts

• Brewer Clothing / Boot Allowance

Please submit your resume to benl@steelbenderbrewyard.com for consideration to join the Steel Bender team!

Staffing up one of the busiest brewery taprooms for summer!

Your colleagues are fun, hard-working, enjoy the craft beer community, and excel at making our guests feel right at home.

If you thrive working in a fast-paced brewery/restaurant environment, are fun-loving and professional, and enjoy engaging with customers who are excited to walk in for a brew, a bite, and a great experience, APPLY RIGHT AWAY!

Must be 21+; must be Alcohol Server Certified.

Benefits for full-time crew can include:

Shift Meal

Training

Career Advancement

Sports & Wellness Group Discount

Post-shift beer or 32-oz crowler for employees 21+

Discounts on merchandise

To apply, please stop by the brewery 11 a.m. - 7:30 p.m. and ask to speak with a manager (please bring a resume if you have one).

We are looking for a couple of bright, charismatic, quick-on-their-feet, hospitable candidates to fill the crucial HOST role in our busy taproom/restaurant. The right candidate inherently exudes hospitality and understands the importance of a welcoming, friendly establishment from the first impression to the last.

This person is:

• a team player with the serving and management teams, and also enjoys being an agile problem-solver on their own during busy shifts and long waitlists.

• knows how to be accommodating to every guest even in those rare times when we simply can’t accommodate.

• takes pride in an attractive and well-kept host area.

• and with a friendly smile, enjoys being the “conductor” of a fun and cozy lobby atmosphere while guests are waiting to be seated.

Responsibilities include:

• greeting and making every guest feel at home and sending guests away with a memorable goodbye; answering phones

• maintaining and cleaning the host stand and other lobby areas

• learning our POS and menu to take phone-in orders.

• managing the waitlist and problem-solving larger parties and other challenges that arise in restaurant settings with Tetris-like skill.

Your colleagues are also fun and hard-working, enjoy the craft beer community, and excel at making our guests feel like regulars at their first visit.

If you thrive working in a fast-paced brewery/restaurant environment, are fun-loving and professional, and enjoy engaging with customers who are excited to walk in for a beer, a bite, and a great experience, APPLY RIGHT AWAY!

Benefits for full-time crew can include:

Shift Meal

Training

Career Advancement

Sports & Wellness Group Discount

Post-shift beer or 32-oz crowler for employees 21+

Discounts on merchandise

To apply, please stop by the brewery 11 a.m. - 7:30 p.m. and ask to speak with a manager (please bring a resume if you have one).