What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Brewer position at The Old Market Pub and Brewery?
Lead Brewer
Old Market Pub & Brewery — Portland, Oregon
Full-time | $22–$26 per hour, depending on experience | Start ASAP
Old Market Pub & Brewery is seeking an experienced Lead Brewer to manage the day-to-day operation of our 15-barrel brewery.
This is a hands-on production role for someone comfortable working independently and taking ownership of brewing, cellar work, sanitation, quality, and brewery organization. The Lead Brewer will report to the Brewery Operations Manager, who will continue to oversee recipe development, production scheduling, ingredient ordering, and the overall brewing program.
Responsibilities
- Execute scheduled brews from milling through knockout
- Manage fermentation, yeast handling and pitching, dry hopping, conditioning, and transfers
- Perform tank, brewhouse, keg, and equipment cleaning and sanitation
- Monitor gravity, temperature, pH, carbonation, and overall beer quality
- Maintain accurate brewing, cellar, cleaning, and inventory records
- Package beer into kegs and assist with canning runs as needed
- Monitor ingredient and supply levels and communicate purchasing needs
- Perform basic equipment troubleshooting and routine brewery upkeep
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe production space
- Communicate clearly with brewery management and pub staff
Qualifications
- Professional brewing experience in a production brewery required
- Strong brewing, cellar, fermentation, and sanitation knowledge
- Able to organize production and work independently with limited supervision
- Dependable, detail-oriented, and committed to consistent beer quality
- Comfortable troubleshooting common brewery and cellar issues
- Able, with or without reasonable accommodation, to safely lift 55 pounds and maneuver full kegs using appropriate equipment
- Able to work on your feet in wet, hot, cold, and physically demanding brewery conditions
- Formal brewing education is valued but not required with equivalent hands-on experience
Schedule
This is a full-time hourly position. Monday–Friday availability is required during the initial training and handoff period through the end of October. The regular schedule will offer more flexibility after training, based on production needs.
Compensation and Benefits
- $22–$26 per hour, depending on experience
- Health benefits
- 401(k) with profit sharing
- Sick pay
- Flexible scheduling after the initial training period
Eligibility and plan details will be discussed during the hiring process.
How to Apply
Send a résumé and a brief note describing your commercial brewing experience to OMPbrew@outlook.com. Please include “Lead Brewer” in the subject line.
Pay: $22.00 - $26.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40.0 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Paid sick time
- Profit sharing
Work Location: In person
Salary : $22 - $26