Head Brewer in Growing Brewery

Head Brewer - Cody, WY

Position Title: Head Brewer
Supervisor: Operations Manager/Owner
FLSA Status: Exempt
Wage Grade: Salary
Supervisory: None

Position Description: Cody Craft Brewing, Cody Wyoming’s premier brewery and taproom, is looking for a Head Brewer to join and continue its success and growth in the Wyoming beer scene. We operate a US made, 7bbl two vessel direct fire brewhouse with four 7bbl FV and four 7bbl brite tanks. We self-distribute packaged beer to a variety of customer accounts throughout Park County with the plan to expand distribution in summer 2026. We can four flagship beers on a Wild Goose Gosling canning line and utilize an ABS Keg Viking for keg cleaning. We produced 500bbl for 2025 and plan to increase that by at least 25% by 2026. If you’re a brewer who wants to be a part of a growing brewery this is a great opportunity.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

Brewing:

• Accurately and precisely follow recipes and SOP


• Create new recipes based on market demands


• Data documentation


• Wort Production


• Yeast management


• CIP/SIP/CUP

• Cellaring
  
  
  • Filtration/fining
  
  
  • Fermentation monitoring
  
  
  • Dry-hopping
  
  
  • Re-circulation
  
  
  • Fermentation troubleshooting
  
  
  • Carbonation
  
  
  
  


• Canning of our 4 (four) flagship brews on a Wild Goose Gosling canning line.


• Tax recording and reporting


• Ensure quality and consistency is met with every batch


• Utilize Beer30 software, Microsoft Word and Excel software

Safety and Sanitation:

• OSHA Safety compliance and continual training


• Observation and practice all Brewery Safety Procedures & practices


• Perform routine preventative maintenance on equipment and infrastructure in collaboration with other brewers and maintenance staff


• Keep brewery and equipment organized in accordance to company standards

Reporting and Communication:

• Maintain healthy communication and work closely with all departments of Cody Craft Brewing to understand the history, style, and our culture.


• Work with to maintain quality and consistency of product


• Maintain brewing, cellaring and other related documentation in an organized, complete and accurate manner; Complete all required paperwork in a timely manner


• Discuss any and all brewery issues with operations manager.


• As needed, provide Subject Matter Expertise and communicate details and specifics about the product for special events such as tasting parties, beer pairing dinners, and other events as identified.


• Manage all brewery operations through Beer30 CMS

Conduct:

• Follows Cody Craft Brewing Company Values and Employee Code of Conduct


• Works courteously and professionally with all vendors and co-workers


• Aid in the professional development of staff & new brewers (as needed)

Desired Skills and Experience:

• Must be 21 years of age or older at the time of application


• High School Diploma or GED required


• Brewing Certificate/Degree or bachelor’s degree in science related field


• 2+ years in a 7BBL sized facility or larger


• Possess a knowledge of brewing and beer styles, as well as a desire to learn more; Genuine enthusiasm for craft beer.


• Quality Control in a food/beverage production setting


• Organized with excellent time management skills


• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including written and verbal skills


• Attention to detail


• Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm


• Ability to identify problems and review information to develop and evaluate options and make timely and sound decisions


• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude, mathematical and reasoning skills


• Must have an understanding of safety standards


• Must be a team player and have the ability to work with staff to further the company goals


• Strong work ethic and self-starting attitude


• Ability to think outside the box and propose new ideas


• Willingness to regularly work during evenings and weekends

Job Requirements:

• Passion for craft beer


• Strong troubleshooting skills


• Excellent communication both verbal and written


• Time management


• Ability to lift 55 pounds and safely move 165 pounds


• Able to stand for prolonged periods of time


• Ability to tolerate a high-level work pace that is typical for a production Brewery & Taproom


• Able to work 8+ hours on your feet


• Occasionally attend special events such beerfests, marketing events, and related activities.

Please send resumes to jobs@codycraftbrewing.com