Cellar Person

at  Muskoka Brewery

Muskoka Brewery is a caring and open-minded Ontario Craft Brewery who is passionate about our brand, grassroots culture, and values. We are more than great beer! Inspired by the nature in our backyard, we feel strongly connected to each other, our customers and to our communities. We are about the road less traveled and adventurers at heart who love to venture off the beaten path. We are Muskoka Brewery, and we are here to make our mark, one glass at a time!
We are currently seeking a passionate craft beer-loving Cellar Person to join our team. The position of Cellar Person reports to the Head of Brewing and Innovations and is responsible for monitoring and carrying out cellar operations. Our Brewing team works together under minimal supervision to execute daily operations, lead with innovation and creativity on projects, and facilitate best-in-class quality standards.

Responsibilities:

• Perform various tasks associated with making great and consistent craft beers and spirits
• Maintaining a clean and tidy work area including general cleaning responsibilities
• Performs thorough sanitation duties including the cleaning and maintenance of equipment and utensils to ensure quality standards are met
• Operate cellar equipment in a safe and effect manner
• Assisting Brew team by collecting yeast samples/brinks
• Preparing dry hops and biofines
• Actively participate and be accountable for milling grain
• Lactobacillus collection and pitching
• Provide input on equipment optimization throughout growth initiatives
• Prepares, organizes and tracks all materials used during the brewing process
• Monitors the processes and adjusts as required to meet Muskoka Brewery’s high-quality standards.
• Maintains accurate and timely reporting throughout processes

Qualifications:

• Ideal candidate will have experience in a manufacturing operations
• A passion to learning the brewing craft with 3+ years of operator experience
• Must be able to work in a team environment
• Able to lift 50lbs
• Available and able to work shift rotations and overtime when required
• Must be eager to learn and collaborate in a way that is uniquely Muskoka
• A strong passion for our great beer and the craft beer industry
• Enrolled or a graduate of Brewery Operations Management (an asset)

SKILLS

Preferred

• Active Listening
• Attention to Detail
• Team Work

• Perform various tasks associated with making great and consistent craft beers and spirits
• Maintaining a clean and tidy work area including general cleaning responsibilities
• Performs thorough sanitation duties including the cleaning and maintenance of equipment and utensils to ensure quality standards are met
• Operate cellar equipment in a safe and effect manner
• Assisting Brew team by collecting yeast samples/brinks
• Preparing dry hops and biofines
• Actively participate and be accountable for milling grain
• Lactobacillus collection and pitching
• Provide input on equipment optimization throughout growth initiatives
• Prepares, organizes and tracks all materials used during the brewing process
• Monitors the processes and adjusts as required to meet Muskoka Brewery’s high-quality standards.
• Maintains accurate and timely reporting throughout processe