Learn new skills in fermentation, work in a fast growing segment, help manage a quickly growing business, and be a part of something unique and special. North American Sake Brewery, Virginia’s first and only sake brewery, is looking for a Assistant Brewer to help create delicious and beautiful sake and expand our production to meet growing demand.

The Assistant Brewer will work closely with the Head Brewer (Toji) to oversee production and keep all aspects of the brewery running smoothly. Hands-on training in the art and science of sake brewing will be provided, but the Assistant Brewer must have technical brewing experience and be comfortable with foundational brewing tasks and responsibilities. He or she will be given a high level of responsibility, autonomy, and ability to grow with the continued success of our award-winning sake. A passion for fermentation, forecasting and planning skills, ability to overcome challenges, an engineering mind, great communication skills, and a can-do attitude will be keys to success for this role.

This is an incredible opportunity for someone of high professional integrity who wants to be part of a rapidly growing organization and gain valuable experience in a collaborative environment.

Job Roles

The Assistant Brewer will work side by side with the Head Brewer to create a variety of high quality sakes to meet production and distribution demands.

Sake Production Includes:

• Sake making, which includes steaming rice, making koji, monitoring fermentation, pressing, transferring, cleaning, and bottling
• Aspects of Sake making require odd hours, nighttime, and overnight shifts so flexibility in mindset in scheduling is a must
• Forecasting production and scheduling multiple batches to meet demand with the sales and tasting room teams
• Managing ingredients and inventory
• Developing/improving recipes and creating new products with head brewer
• Overseeing part-time workers to help when needed
• Quality control and product testing

Facility Management:

• Keeping all equipment maintained and in good working order
• Assisting in the improvement or upgrade of systems
• Developing and improving SOPs
• Cleaning of brewery and equipment
• Organizing storage
• Ordering inventory, tracking, and managing shipments
• Managing vendor relationships

To be considered for the position, an applicant should be:

• A hard worker who is willing to jump in in order to get a job done
• A self-starter with good problem-solving and organizational skills
• Detail-oriented, with the ability to work independently or as a team
• Able to set and communicate clear, mission-aligned goals and monitor progress
• Able to manage a flexible daily schedule with the ability to shift hours to meet production needs
• Familiar with standard cleaning and sanitation procedures
• Able to perform additional duties and responsibilities as requested, directed, or assigned by management
• Entrepreneurially-minded with a passion for the product and a results-oriented personality

Requirements:

• Must reside in or around Charlottesville, Va, be willing to relocate, or able to travel to Charlottesville daily
• 1-5 years of experience working in a brewery or adjacent field with a record of success
• 21 years of age or older
• Proficient in Google Workplace Suite (Gmail, Cal, Drive, Docs, Sheets, etc.)
• Valid, unrestricted state driver's license and good DMV record
• Maintain sobriety and professionalism
• Ability to work special events/functions.
• Required to lift and move 50 pound bags of rice or cases of product
• A sense of humor preferred and interest in Japan is a plus

NAS is an equal opportunity employer, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds and celebrating diversity and inclusion.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• On-the-job training

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• Overnight shift
• Overtime
• Weekends as needed

Experience:

• Brewing: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Charlottesville, VA 22902 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Charlottesville, VA 22902: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person