Head Brewer

We’re looking for our next Head Brewer to join Cody Craft Brewing! Tucked just 45 minutes east of Yellowstone National Park, Cody sits on the edge of the Bighorn Basin with the Absarokas rising in the distance. It’s the kind of place where your commute includes open sky and mountain views, and your off-days don’t require much planning, just pick a direction and go. Cody has a strong sense of community and a steady flow of visitors, especially during the summer. It’s a place where you can build a career in brewing and still have the time and space to enjoy why you got into it in the first place. If you’re someone who values both great beer and the kind of lifestyle that’s hard to come by, this is worth a serious look!

Position Title: Head Brewer
Supervisor: Operations Manager/Owner
FLSA Status: Exempt
Wage: Salary & Profit Sharing
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 craft beer scene. We operate a US made, 7bbl two vessel direct fire brewhouse with four 7bbl FV and four 7bbl brite tanks (with a 15bbl FV & 15bbl brite being added this summer). 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 a part 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, to include the following: Filtration/fining, Fermentation monitoring, Dry-hopping, Re-circulation, Fermentation troubleshooting, 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
• Perform routine preventative maintenance on equipment and infrastructure in collaboration 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.
• 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 pairing 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 priorities with enthusiasm
• Ability to identify problems and review information to develop and evaluate options 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 company goals
• Strong work ethic and self-starting attitude
• Ability to think outside the box and propose new ideas

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 jobscodycraftbrewing.com