Assistant Brewer at Meadery - PT/FT

Batch Mead is a small, growing craft meadery seeking a reliable, execution-focused Assistant Brewer & Production Associate to support daily production and maintain consistent production velocity.

This is a hands-on support role focused on brewing assistance, sanitation, packaging, shipping and inventory tasks. The ideal candidate enjoys structured work, follows processes closely, and takes pride in keeping production moving efficiently.

This role supports the Head Meadmaker

ResponsibilitiesBrewing & Production Support

• Assist with brewing, fermentation, cellaring, and packaging activities
• Support fermentations, including starting batches, monitoring gravity and pH, and tracking fermentation progress
• Assist with filtration and packaging into bottles, cans, and kegs
• Execute daily production priorities as assigned

Sanitation & Facility Care

• Clean and sanitize tanks, hoses, kegs, tools, and equipment
• Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary production environment
• Perform routine facility cleaning (mopping, vacuuming, organizing materials)
• Break down cardboard and manage waste and recycling

Packaging & Inventory Support

• Bottle filling, capping, labeling, and packaging
• Assist with order packing and labeling as needed
• Take inventory of packaging materials and production supplies
• Help ensure materials are organized and ready for production runs

Physical & Work Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 60 lbs (e.g., honey buckets, kegs)
• Comfortable performing repetitive physical tasks
• Ability to stand, bend, lift, and work on your feet for extended periods

Qualifications

Required

• Prior experience assisting or running batches in a commercial meadery or brewery
• Experience producing alcohol in a commercial setting
• Strong attention to detail and cleanliness
• Ability to follow procedures and execute tasks consistently
• Reliable, punctual, and able to work independently when directed
• Comfortable receiving direction and adjusting priorities as needed

Preferred

• Experience monitoring fermentations (gravity, pH)
• Packaging experience (bottling, kegging, labeling)
• Familiarity with sanitation best practices
• Homebrewing or meadmaking background

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $22.00 - $24.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount

Application Question(s):

• Are you located within 10 miles of Temecula? If not, please explain your willingness to commute.
• Do you have any experience in a commercial winery, brewery or meadery? (If no, please know we are not able to consider your application at this time. ) Please explain your experience with brewing:

Work Location: In person

Salary : $22 - $24