Work at Civil Society

Civil Society Brewing Co. is looking for an experienced, Brewer with quality and integrity to join the team.  The ideal candidate should have at least two years of professional brewing experience – a formal brewing education is a plus.  Responsibilities include all facets of the brewing process including wort production, cellaring operations, and some packaging duties.  The successful applicant will have a rigorous approach to quality standards and an unconditional commitment to making exceptional beer.

This is a very hands-on position. Flexibility with schedule is needed. The candidate must be able to multi-task efficiently, problem solve, and work well with others and independently. Thorough knowledge of process, quality, and ingredients along with strong planning and organizational abilities are a must. Communication skills, both written and oral, attention to detail, and an emphasis on quality are necessary for this job. We offer a competitive salary and benefits.  This is a full time position.

Requirements:

• Minimum two years of professional brewing experience
• Formal brewing education preferred but not required
• Focus on quality and safety
• Proven ability to ensure efficiency in brewing and fermentation operations
• Ability to work independently and with others
• Must be able to multi-task and problem solve
• Ability to strictly adhere to established recipes, processes, and SOPs
• Excellent organizational skills
• Strong verbal and written communication abilities
• Safe chemical handling knowledge
• Mechanical aptitude – knowledge of machinery and systems
• Strong work ethic and dedication to the improvement of quality and processes
• Ability to safely and repeatedly lift 50 lbs.
• Forklift aptitude
• Must be able to accommodate a flexible schedule
• Work in hot/cold and wet environments that requiring twisting, bending, and pulling in tight areas
• Stand for the duration of an 8-hour shift
• Use a ladder

Key Responsibilities:

• Malt handling and wort production
• Dry hopping
• Packaging operations – keg filling and additional support
• Responsible for documentation of brewing activities
• Maintain safe and clean working environment and comply with all applicable procedures
• Yeast management including harvesting, pitching and record keeping
• CIP of fermenters, brite tanks, separation equipment, and general cleaning
• Foster a safety culture by using proper PPE and best practices
• Must efficiently multitask during an 8-hour shift.

Job Benefits:

• Total Compensation to be determined by experience
• Salaried
• Health Benefits
• Company outings, discounts, etc.

Civil Society Brewing Co. is looking for a part-time Cellerperson to provide support to our brewing team with potential for full-time (for the appropriate candidate). We are looking for someone who has prior experience working in a brewery. Operation of canning machines is a major plus. Must be highly organized and very flexible. 

Job Duties:

• Assist in the brewing process including, yeast management, transferring product between tanks and packaging products in kegs, cans and bottles.
• Detailed record keeping including operation checklist, maintenance logs, and package records
• Cleaning of  1/6 BBL and 1/2 BBL kegs
• Help maintain a clean and organized brewery environment
• A number of other varied operational and brewery related tasks as necessary.
• Must be willing to lift heavy objects, work long days, and shift schedule.

Job Benefits:

• Total Compensation to be determined by experience
• Company outings, discounts, etc.

We are looking for a responsible Assistant Manager to help organize and run our tap rooms. Your job will be highly important in ensuring the bar staff meets its goals of efficiency and customer satisfaction.

The ideal candidate will have hospitality manager skills with a sharp business mindset. You should also be skilled at organizing and problem solving.

Requirements for Job Scope:

• Opening and Closing of the Taproom.
• Inventory on all taproom items such as kegs, cans, merchandise, beverages for re-sale, glassware, cleaning items, etc. 
• Weekly reporting on keg and can inventory and updating in Ekos
• Setting up the cooler, managing release schedules as it pertains to the taproom, updating tap list, printed tap lists and online tap list
• POS education and maintenance; adding and removing buttons for new beer and merchandise releases
• General maintenance of bar and ensuring the taproom is clean and organized, cleaning beer lines weekly
• Assist in scheduling of all bartending shifts
• Coordinate daily customer service operations
• Supervise and motivate staff to perform their best
• Must have a willingness and ability to step in wherever needed - this could include bartending, cleaning, training, etc.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule, primarily evenings and weekends
• Must be a strong leader and team player
• Must by proactively looking for ways to increase people’s positive experience with the brewery, the beer, and the brand
• Must be physically able to move kegs

Job Benefits: 

• Total compensation to be determined by experience and job performance
• Company outings, discounts, etc.

Candidates are responsible for:

• Guiding customers through tasting product and describing each beer in detail.
• Answering questions about the brewery, the beers, our philosophy and much more.
• Operating point-of-sale system and cash register.
• Efficiently filling crowlers.
• Moving 150lb kegs and cases of beer potentially long distances.
• Operating and troubleshooting draft equipment.
• Maintaining tasting room cleanliness and organization at all times.
• Setup and breakdown of tasting areas each shift.
• Restocking merchandise & par inventory levels, stocking crowlers, and maintenance of retail displays.

Desired qualifications / abilities:

• A passion for the industry and basic knowledge of beer.
• Timeliness, courteous, friendly, team player and trustworthy.
• Ability to accurately describe beer flavors and characteristics to others.
• Tendency to clean excessively, and remain organized at all times.
• Retail and/or bartending experience preferred, tasting room experience is a plus.