Alejandro Chavez
Bozeman,MT
Summary
Brewing professional with proven track record in leading brewing operations and maintaining high production standards. Reliable and adaptable, with skills in recipe development and production planning, ensuring consistent product excellence. Skilled in equipment operation, troubleshooting, quality control, and maintaining efficient workflows in fast-paced settings. I am known for strong attention to detail, reliability, and the ability to work independently or as part of a team. Additional hospitality experience in catering environments brings strong customer service and adaptability when working directly with clients and teams.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Culinary Events
Sauce Catering
Bozeman, MT
01.2022 - Current
- Manage logistics and coordination for private events; from intimate dinners to large-scale functions of over 200+ guests.
- Direct financial planning, vendor coordination, staffing, and logistical operations to maintain consistency across all weddings and private events.
- Oversee comprehensive culinary processes to guarantee exceptional menu development and premium ingredient sourcing with over 25 local Montana businesses.
Brewing Operations Specialist
Mountains Walking Brewery / New Hokkaido Beverage Company
Bozeman, MT
11.2021 - 02.2025
- Led wort production to maintain consistent quality and recipe accuracy on 5-vessel 10 bbl Marks Design brewhouse.
- Executed comprehensive cellar operations to ensure optimal fermentation, flavor enhancement, and sanitation, while maintaining accurate records for continuous process improvement.
- Promoted safety and operational excellence by following established SOPs and ensuring cleanliness and organization throughout the brewery.
- Analyzed and refined production processes to achieve greater efficiency in brewery operations to uphold product integrity and safety regulations.
- Facilitated efficient material handling by adhering to OSHA safety standards during forklift operations.
- Brewed over 30 different beers styles in facility producing in excess of 5,000 barrels per year.
Lead Brewer / Director of Operations
Talisman Brewing Company
Ogden, UT
01.2019 - 10.2021
- Managed all wort production, fermentation analysis, equipment cleaning/sanitation, recipe development and beer packaging.
- Performed systematic maintenance evaluations on equipment, focusing on reliability and compliance with safety regulations.
- Spearheaded community outreach initiatives and charity events to enhance brewery visibility and strengthen local partnerships.
- Collaborated with sales and marketing teams to promote new beer releases and drive brand awareness with a 32% increase in taproom sales.
Fresh Manager
Sam's Club
Logan, UT
05.2016 - 01.2019
- Oversaw team operations by delegating tasks, clarifying goals, delivering performance feedback, and enforcing compliance with operational procedures.
- Managed sales floor activities to uphold company standards, focusing on merchandise organization, proactive shrinkage and damage mitigation.
- Monitored and optimized department inventory levels to support sales growth by examining daily sales data and recognizing member purchasing patterns.
- Conducted thorough audits to ensure inventory accuracy by counting over 300+ items and analyzing discrepancies.
- Developed and implemented training programs to enhance team proficiency in inventory management and customer service quality.
Education
Associate of Science - University Studies in Science And Mathematics
Imperial Valley College
Imperial, CA12.2015
Skills
- Visionary planning
- Risk reduction techniques
- Collaborative teamwork
- Detail-oriented
- Task prioritization
- Informed decision-making
- Goal setting
- Charismatic leader
- Creative problem-solving
- Proficient in Spanish
- Operational efficiency
- Cross-functional communication
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
Chartered Institute of Brewers and Distillers, London, UK
- General Brewing Certificate Training - October 2024
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
American Sign Language
Limited Working
Timeline
Director of Culinary Events
Sauce Catering
01.2022 - Current
Brewing Operations Specialist
Mountains Walking Brewery / New Hokkaido Beverage Company
11.2021 - 02.2025
Lead Brewer / Director of Operations
Talisman Brewing Company
01.2019 - 10.2021
Fresh Manager
Sam's Club
05.2016 - 01.2019
Associate of Science - University Studies in Science And Mathematics
Imperial Valley College