Head Brewer
CV-LibraryWimbledon, Greater LondonpermanentPosted: 8 July 2026
Apply NowAn exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Head Brewer to join an established and growing independent brewery.
We're looking for a passionate brewing professional with strong leadership experience to take ownership of the brewing operation, driving quality, efficiency and continuous improvement across production.
This is a hands-on leadership role, responsible for overseeing the entire brewing process, managing the production team and ensuring the highest standards of quality, safety and operational performance.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead all brewing and production operations
* Manage production planning and scheduling to meet business demands
* Oversee recipe management and support the development of new products
* Drive quality assurance and quality control across all brewing processes
* Manage departmental budgets and identify opportunities for continuous improvement
* Ensure compliance with health & safety, food safety and regulatory requirements
* Lead, develop and mentor the production team through coaching, training and performance management
* Oversee maintenance and troubleshooting of brewing and packaging equipment
* Maintain accurate production records and inventory management
About You
You'll be an experienced brewer with a genuine passion for producing exceptional beer and developing high-performing teams.
You'll ideally have:
* A recognised brewing qualification
* At least five years' experience within a commercial brewery
* Previous leadership or management experience
* Strong technical brewing knowledge across all production processes
* Experience with quality management systems and brewery operations
* A good understanding of maintenance, fault finding and process improvement
* Excellent planning, organisational and communication skills
* Commercial awareness with experience managing budgets and production costs
We're looking for a passionate brewing professional with strong leadership experience to take ownership of the brewing operation, driving quality, efficiency and continuous improvement across production.
This is a hands-on leadership role, responsible for overseeing the entire brewing process, managing the production team and ensuring the highest standards of quality, safety and operational performance.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead all brewing and production operations
* Manage production planning and scheduling to meet business demands
* Oversee recipe management and support the development of new products
* Drive quality assurance and quality control across all brewing processes
* Manage departmental budgets and identify opportunities for continuous improvement
* Ensure compliance with health & safety, food safety and regulatory requirements
* Lead, develop and mentor the production team through coaching, training and performance management
* Oversee maintenance and troubleshooting of brewing and packaging equipment
* Maintain accurate production records and inventory management
About You
You'll be an experienced brewer with a genuine passion for producing exceptional beer and developing high-performing teams.
You'll ideally have:
* A recognised brewing qualification
* At least five years' experience within a commercial brewery
* Previous leadership or management experience
* Strong technical brewing knowledge across all production processes
* Experience with quality management systems and brewery operations
* A good understanding of maintenance, fault finding and process improvement
* Excellent planning, organisational and communication skills
* Commercial awareness with experience managing budgets and production costs