Brandon Pettit
San Antonio,United States
Summary
Proficient Brewer familiar with all aspects of the brewing process, including grain handling, production and delivery. Well-versed in manufacturing procedures and standard policies. Prepared to bring five years of related experience to a challenging position with room for advancement.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Brewer
Altstadt Brewery
04.2022 - Current
- Manage 34 Fermenters, including two open vessels.
- Updated and managed recipes to increase efficiency of brewhouse, decreasing full brew days from 16 hours down to 12 hours while maintaining quality
- Performs duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
- Uses critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Improves operations through consistent hard work and dedication.
- Participate in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork.
- Quick to learn new skills and apply them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Won Gold medal at Great American Beer Festival 2022 with Altstadt Lager. My team and I had direct influence from grain to can.
- Developed a Vienna style lager and won Gold medal at US Open competition.
- Adhered to good manufacturing practices and standard operating procedures.
Safety Officer
Altstadt Brewery
04.2022 - Current
- Identified lack of safety protocol throughout brewery and developed safety program to ensure
compliance with OSHA - Created and implemented Standard Operating Procedures and safety training manuals for all
employees reducing safety incidents from 2 per year to zero in 2022. - Inspected facilities for adherence to fire, hazard and safety guidelines.
- Recognized, documented and advised on removal of hazards.
- Conducted safety training and education to employees to increase awareness of safety hazards and empower employees to work safely.
- Designed programs, policies, and procedures that were implemented to reduce or eliminate workplace injuries and hazards.
- Identified and eliminated potential safety code deficits and addressed adequacy of fire exits, stairways, aisle spaces and sprinkler systems through annual inspections.
Brewer
Altstadt
02.2019 - 04.2022
- Brewed primarily German beers in facility producing in excess of 15,000 barrels per year.
- Streamlined day's tasks to ensure smooth shift for all employees.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Adhered to good manufacturing practices and standard operating procedures.
Brewer
Alamo Brewing Company
01.2018 - 02.2019
- Brewed various beers in facility producing in excess of 10,000 barrels per year.
- Trained and established new position, Assistant Brewer, to assist with daily tasks and brewing
- Clean brewing vessels and fermenters every week to maintain clean and efficient equipment.
- Adhered to good manufacturing practices and standard operating procedures.
Store Manager
Starbucks
02.2017 - 01.2018
- Managed inventory control, cash control and store opening and closing procedures.
- Managed store employees successfully in fast-paced environment through proactive communication and positive feedback.
- Maximized sales and minimized shrinkage through excellent customer service and adherence to standard practices.
- Met and exceeded sales goal of decreasing waste from 12% to 4% with goal of 6% over the course of three months in store.
- Decreased labor from 134% down to 112% over the course of four months in store.
Assistant Store Manager
Starbucks
07.2016 - 02.2017
- Opened a store, organized setup for most efficient flow, watched trends and adjusted necessary parameters to keep business running smoothly and efficiently
- Supervised and evaluated staff, enabling them to improve skills, achieve daily objectives and attain advancement.
- Interviewed, hired and trained staff associates and equipped to comply with company policies and procedures.
Barista, Shift Supervisor
Starbucks
03.2013 - 01.2018
- Achieved Coffee Master Certification
- Taught Coffee Master course to district certifying over 25 coffee masters over course of six months
- Memorized recipes for specialty coffee beverages and seasonal offerings.
- Maintained and operated espresso machines, blenders, commercial coffee brewers, coffee pots and other equipment.
Education
Concise Brewing Course - Brewing Sciences
Siebel Institute of Technology
Online08.2022
Skills
- QA Management
- Sensory Analysis
- Recipe Development
- Production Processes
- Testing Procedures
- Equipment Maintenance
- Quality Control
- Beer Styles Knowledge
Timeline
Lead Brewer
Altstadt Brewery
04.2022 - Current
Safety Officer
Altstadt Brewery
04.2022 - Current
Brewer
Altstadt
02.2019 - 04.2022
Brewer
Alamo Brewing Company
01.2018 - 02.2019
Store Manager
Starbucks
02.2017 - 01.2018
Assistant Store Manager
Starbucks
07.2016 - 02.2017
Barista, Shift Supervisor
Starbucks
03.2013 - 01.2018
Concise Brewing Course - Brewing Sciences
Siebel Institute of Technology
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