Alejandro Chavez
Sauce Catering
Bozeman,MT
2
Languages
1
Certification
10
years of professional experience
Detail-oriented Brewing Professional skilled in leading operations and maintaining production standards. Expertise in recipe development and production planning enhances product quality. Proficient in equipment operation, troubleshooting, and quality control, ensuring efficient workflows in fast-paced settings. Hospitality experience in catering enhances customer service and adaptability in team environments.
Work History
Wholesale Representative
7 Months- Maintain, clean, and service draft beer systems to ensure optimal equipment performance and consistent beer quality.
- Deliver beer to wholesale accounts accurately and efficiently while cultivating strong, professional customer relationships.
- Manage account needs and provide hands-on customer support to enhance satisfaction and strengthen long-term business partnerships.
- Represent MAP Brewing Company at community events and promotional activities to increase brand awareness and foster positive community relationships.
Director of Culinary Events
4 Years 10 Months- Oversee comprehensive culinary processes, including menu development and premium ingredient sourcing with over 25 local Montana businesses.
- Coordinate logistics and execution for private events, ranging from intimate dinners to large functions exceeding 200 guests.
- Direct financial planning and budget management to keep weddings and private events aligned with operational goals.
- Cultivate vendor relationships and streamlined staffing and communication to ensure seamless event execution.
- Foster client relationships throughout planning and service delivery to enhance guest experience.
Brewing Operations Specialist
3 Years 3 Months- Brewed over 30 different beer styles in a production facility, maintaining recipe accuracy and consistent wort quality.
- Operated in a facility producing in excess of 5,500 barrels per year, supporting steady output and product integrity.
- Led wort production on a 5-vessel, 10 bbl Marks Design brewhouse to maintain consistent batch quality.
- Executed cellar operations focused on fermentation control, flavor development, and sanitation discipline.
- Analyzed production workflows and refined processes to improve efficiency while protecting product integrity and safety compliance.
- Handled material movement with forklift operations in line with OSHA standards and brewery safety expectations.
Lead Brewer / Director of Operations
2 Years 9 Months- Collaborated with sales and marketing to promote new releases, driving a 32% increase in taproom sales.
- Managed wort production and beer packaging to keep batches moving through the brewing schedule.
- Developed recipes and monitored fermentation analysis to maintain consistent beer quality.
- Performed systematic maintenance evaluations on equipment to improve reliability and support safety compliance.
- Coordinated community outreach and charity events to strengthen local partnerships and brewery visibility.
Fresh Manager
2 Years 8 Months- Counted and reconciled over 300 items during inventory audits to verify accuracy and resolve discrepancies.
- Oversaw team operations by delegating work, clarifying goals, and delivering feedback to keep procedures on track.
- Maintained a clean, organized sales floor while reducing shrinkage and damage through consistent merchandising standards.
- Monitored daily sales patterns and member purchasing trends to adjust inventory levels and support department sales growth.
- Developed training programs that improved team proficiency in inventory management and customer service quality.
Education
Associate of Science - University Studies in Science And Mathematics
Skills
Task prioritization
Goal setting
Operational effectiveness
Cross-functional communication
Event logistics
Vendor coordination
Budget management
Client management
Recipe formulation
Supplier management
Quality assurance
Process optimization
Sanitation standards
SOP adherence
Forklift operation
Workplace safety
Accomplishments
- 1st Place - Experimental Terpene Beer - CBC Abstrax Skunkworks Lounge - 2023, 2024, 2025
- Gold Medal - Experimental IPA, Best of Craft Beer Awards - Sky Flowers - 2023
- Silver Medal - Experimental IPA, World Beer Cup - Sky Flowers -2023
- Bronze Medal - International Pale Ale, World Beer Cup - Damsel Fly -2022
- Silver Medal - Session Style IPA, NABA International Beer and Cider Awards - Comin In Hop -2019
- Bronze Medal - Scottish Style Light Or Heavy, NABA International Beer and Cider Awards - Uplifted
Certification
General Brewing Certificate Training - October 2024
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
American Sign Language
Limited Working
Timeline
Wholesale Representative
MAP Brewing Company
04.2026 - CurrentRead More
Director of Culinary Events
Sauce Catering
01.2022 - CurrentRead More
Brewing Operations Specialist
Mountains Walking Brewery / New Hokkaido Beverage Company
11.2021 - 02.2025Read More
Lead Brewer / Director of Operations
Talisman Brewing Company
01.2019 - 10.2021Read More
Fresh Manager
Sam's Club
05.2016 - 01.2019Read More
Imperial Valley College
Associate of Science from University Studies in Science And Mathematics
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