What are the responsibilities and job description for the Head Brewer position at Spanish Marie?
About Us:
Spanish Marie is an independent brewery located in Miami. We operate a 7 BBL brewhouse and are preparing to scale production significantly. We’re looking for a skilled, organized, and consistent Head Brewer to take full ownership of production while working closely with ownership and a support team.
Job Summary:
This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for managing brewdays, fermentation, inventory, and production scheduling. You’ll maintain quality, consistency, and compliance across all brewing operations. You'll also handle cleaning, packaging, and cellar work.
Responsibilities:
- Run brewdays independently (7 BBL system)
- Manage the production calendar and tank schedule
- Monitor fermentation, cold-crash, and carbonate as needed
- Manage yeast harvesting, pitching schedules, and cell health
- Execute CIP/SIP protocols and safely handle cellar chemicals
- Oversee packaging operations, including canning and keg washing/filling
- Track and order ingredients, chemicals, and gas
- Manage supplier and vendor relationships (hop contracts, malt orders, equipment parts)
- Monitor yields, recipe batch costs, and COGS efficiency
- Manage cold room inventory and coordinate spent grain/waste disposal
- Maintain accurate logs and ensure TTB/DBPR compliance
- Serve as primary contact for safety protocols and regulatory/facility inspections
- Brief taproom team on new releases, tasting notes, and beer specs
- Represent the brewery at select festivals and industry events
- Oversee assistant brewers and cellar support staff
- Uphold QA/QC across all batches
- Collaborate on pilot brews and seasonal releases
- Troubleshoot issues and maintain equipment functionality
Requirements:
- 3 years of professional brewing experience
- Strong understanding of brewing science, sanitation, and compliance
- Experience managing inventory, scheduling, and production targets
- Comfortable delegating tasks and training support staff
- Able to lift 55 lbs and work in hot/wet environments
- Legally permitted to work with alcohol in Florida
Compensation & Perks:
- Competitive hourly pay based on experience
- Employee discount and shift beer
- Opportunities for performance-based incentives
Note:
- This job description outlines the main responsibilities of the role and is not a comprehensive list of all responsibilities. Additional tasks will be assigned based on production or operational needs. Perks are supplemental and not a substitute for compensation.
Pay: From $25.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
Salary : $25