Job Openings

Last Updated: 5/7/2021

• Tasting Room (Part-time)
• Brewer/Cellar (Full-time)

JOB TITLE: Tasting Room Staff
LOCATION: Great North Aleworks, Manchester, NH 
REPORTS TO: Tasting Room Manager 
POSITION TYPE: Part-Time, Hourly base wage (above minimum wage), supplemented by tips and great perks  
SHIFT: Available shifts are on Thursday through Sunday; potential for additional for events

Great North Aleworks is looking for someone to join our Tasting Room team part time. If you’re looking for a summer or weekend gig where you can enjoy yourself, talk with great customers, and be a part of a fun team, please send us a short cover letter with your availability and your resume to: jobs@greatnorthaleworks.com 

Responsibilities include:  

• Proper pouring of beer and preparation of small food items 
• Bar and table service in our tasting room and patio 
• Open/close sidework and overall cleanliness 
• Cash handling and customer tab management 

If you are interested in craft beer or the industry, consider joining a team where you can learn more and share your passion with others. Being a small company, there may be room to grow if desired. 

Qualifications:  

• Must be 21+ 
• Must be able to lift sixth barrel kegs (58 lbs) 

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JOB TITLE: Brewer/Cellar
LOCATION: Great North Aleworks, Manchester, NH 
REPORTS TO: Head Brewer/Cellar Manager 
POSITION TYPE: Full-Time, Hourly, Non-Exempt  
SHIFT: Dynamic to include nights and weekends 

POSITION SUMMARY: Great North Aleworks has an opportunity for you to channel your passion for beer and challenge your brewing skills! We are seeking a self-motivated brewer to take advantage of an opportunity for technical and creative growth. Great North Aleworks is a quality focused production brewery looking for the right individual to produce our award winning, year-round offerings on a semi-automated 20BBL system. Our 2.5 BBL system will provide opportunity for creativity and exploration!   

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:  

• Operation of a 20 barrel, semi-automated brewhouse. 
• Directly responsible for maintaining high quality standards in all areas of brewing and cellaring. 
• Maintain a sanitary and micro-biologically stable work environment through Clean in Place (CIP) procedures and solid general housekeeping practices. 
• Follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). 
• Yeast handling, including harvesting, laboratory cell counts, and pitching. 
• Monitor and record fermentations including routine analysis of in-process beer. 
• Continual lifting, dragging, carrying, and manipulating of hoses, parts, pumps, buckets, and reservoirs requiring standing, walking, crouching, and lifting regularly throughout the duration of shift. 
• Perform routine preventative maintenance on equipment and infrastructure in collaboration with other staff. 
• Aid in the professional development of new brewers. 
• Participate in sensory training and weekly sensory sessions. 
• Manage raw materials including receiving, sorting, rotating, and performing weekly inventory counts. 
• Additional duties may be assigned as necessary. 

MATERIALS/MACHINES/EQUIPMENT USED: 

• Computer and other process automation systems. 
• Brewing raw materials including water, hops, malt, and yeast. 
• Cleaning and sanitizing chemicals. 
• Pumps, hoses, valves, clamps, gaskets, and other brewery equipment. 
• Fork lift/aerial lift. 

IMPORTANT SKILLS AND ABILITIES: 

• Passion for beer. 
• Commitment to safety. 
• Demonstrated interest in continuous learning about beer and brewing. 
• Positive outlook and attitude. 
• Ability to maintain productivity with limited supervision. 
• Adherence to quality standards and attention to detail. 
• Strong mechanical aptitude. 
• Ability to manage multiple processes at one time. 
• Self-motivated with good time management skills. 
• Ability to coordinate with other departments according to schedule. 
• Ability to work in a diverse team environment. 
• Ability to effectively communicate with staff throughout the brewery. 
• Work shifts including nights, weekends, and (rare) holidays. 

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL: 

• Have a minimum of 3 years of experience in a commercial brewery as a brewer/cellarman. 
• Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the brewing process. 
• Have a thorough understanding of good cellar practices. 
• Experience with EKOS a plus.  

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:  

• Ability to frequently sit, stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl and climb. 
• Ability to frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 55 lbs.  
• Full dexterity, and use of senses to identify potential hazards. 
• Must be able to participate in critical assessment of beers.  

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  

• Typical brewery environment: frequently high levels of noise, wet/slippery conditions, cold/hot climate. 
• The employee regularly works with hazardous materials, such as cleaning and sanitizing chemicals. 
• The employee works on wet floors and with wet equipment. 
• The employee regularly works around high voltage, hot water, CO2, compressed air, and steam. 

BENEFITS INCLUDE: 

• Paid time off. 
• Company-paid holidays. 
• 401(k) plan. 
• Health insurance – medical/dental/vision. 
• Discounted beer, food, and merchandise. 

INTERESTED APPLICANTS: 

Please send cover letter and resume to: jobs@greatnorthaleworks.com 

No drop-ins please. 

Great North Aleworks is an Equal Opportunity Employer.