Knowledgeable brewing professional highly experienced in crafting both classic and contemporary beer styles. Proficient in production management, quality assurance, and safety requirements. Decisive leader with strengths in problem solving and multitasking. Strives to anticipate the needs of all adjacent teams and the company as a whole, planning solutions to potential complications before they arise.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Head Brewer
Frisby Brewing & Cellars
San Clemente, CA
12.2023 - 05.2024
Oversaw and participated in final stages of buildout, ensuring that all equipment, primarily the steam system, was able to function in a safe and efficient manner
Built out the brewing and cellar programs, including small parts purchases, COGs on all current and planned products, safety procedures, and opening of vendor channels
Successfully implemented the use of brand new equipment, delivering high quality beers with a high ROI from a labor and ingredient standpoint
Lead Brewer
TAPS Brewery & Barrel Room
Tustin, CA
06.2021 - 07.2023
Wrote and collaborated on the majority of beer, seltzer, and cider recipes used used for both distribution and in-house purposes
Managed taplists of five in-house branded locations, keeping all beer consistent with company values and clientele trends
Organized self distribution for a total of 15 on and off brand locations, successfully maintaining full draught lines
Lead QA/QC operations through all sections of the brewing process, ensuring the absence of off flavors and implementing batch-to-batch improvements
Managed distribution logistics for the processing of 500-800 bbl of product per month, securing $200,000 - $400,000 of external revenue with each shipment installment
Implemented and lead the in-house maintenance program, saving the company an estimated $20,000 - $50,000 a year
Collaborated on the development of our record keeping program, resulting in a comprehensive back of house ROI monthly package
Oversaw and scheduled 10 employees, as well as all subsequent training and safety upkeep