Brewer

Great American Restaurantshas an award-winning collection of 14 restaurants, 3 artisan bakeries and a BBQ spot in Northern Virginia and Maryland offering fantastic cuisine and plenty of fun. We have been named a Top Workplace by The Washington Post, consistently ranking in the top employers in the area for more than 10 years. The dedication of our people is what sets our company apart, offering the best hospitality to our guests and each other every day. 

Great American Restaurants is looking for a talented and enthusiastic Brewer to join our award-winning Sweetwater Tavern brewing team. We’re searching for someone who is experienced in all aspects of production from grain to glass. Our brewers must be able to convey their enthusiasm for quality beer to guests and staff, be passionate about maintaining an outstanding-looking and operating brewery and be knowledgeable in beer and brewing with a strong desire to work hard at producing our award-winning beer! The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, self-motivated, flexible and looking to grow both personally and professionally.  

Duties and Requirements include, but are not limited to: 

• Work closely with brewing team to achieve desired beer quality and production targets 

• Operate as part of the management team with a focus on driving beer sales through staff education and guest interaction, as well as controlling beer cost through proper product handling and staff education 

• Organize the brewery and cold storage 

• Keg washing, packaging and delivering of product 

• Able to work in cold cellar conditions, often independently 

• Able to work with the team to achieve quality, sales and cost objectives  

• Able to lift and move over 100 lbs 

• Able to work in temperatures below 40°F for extended periods of time 

Desired Skills and Experience: 

• 1 – 3 years of experience in a production brewery or brewpub with many rotating beer styles 

• 1 – 3 years of experience with brewing beer, managing resources, beer production and managing staff 

• Experience keeping detail records for quality control 

• Mechanical or engineering experience 

• Education or work experience in Brewing & Distilling, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Food Science or Food Technology is preferred 

We believe that if we take care of our people, they’ll take care of our guests. That’s why you’ll have a package of benefits: 

• Opportunity for growth 

• Employee dining discount 

• Great pay in a high-volume setting 

• Health insurance, PTO and 401K based on eligibility