NC Beer Job Board

The Head Brewer will lead all brewing operations and work closely with ownership and the Commercial Operations Manager to guide production quality, operational consistency, and brewery culture.

This role is ideal for a technically strong brewer who values process discipline, team leadership, and thoughtful portfolio development. The Head Brewer will have meaningful input on recipe strategy, production systems, quality standards, staffing and long-term brewery direction.

Responsibilities
• Maintain consistency and integrity of the core lineup across increasing production volumes
• Develop and execute rotating, seasonal, and limited-release recipes
• Oversee fermentation management, water chemistry, yeast health, and CIP/sanitation protocols
• Lead sensory evaluation and continuous quality improvement efforts
• Manage packaging operations including kegging, canning/bottling, and draft quality control
• Coordinate production scheduling and inventory planning with the Commercial Operations Manager
• Hire, train, and manage brewing and cellar staff
• Maintain accurate batch records, quality logs, and TTB compliance documentation
• Perform and oversee routine equipment maintenance and troubleshooting
• Manage ingredient inventory, vendor relationships, and purchasing coordination
• Ensure compliance with all TTB, NC ABC, and workplace safety requirements
• Contribute to operational systems, SOP development, and brewery process improvement initiatives

Requirements:
• 21+ years of age
• 5+ years professional brewing experience, including leadership responsibility in a production environment
• Proven ability to maintain recipe consistency at scale
• Strong technical knowledge of fermentation, water chemistry, yeast management, sanitation, and process control
• Hands-on experience operating and troubleshooting 15–30 BBL brewing systems
• Experience with packaging line operations and draft quality management
• Proficiency with brewery management software (currently Breww and Brewer’s Friend)
• Strong organizational and recordkeeping skills including batch records, tax and TTB filings, and quality documentation
• Experience working in a distribution-focused brewery environment
• Ability to regularly lift 55+ lbs, stand for extended shifts, and work in hot, cold, and wet conditions

Preferred:
• Familiarity with the North Carolina beer market and ABC regulations
• Experience balancing flagship production with rotating/seasonal portfolio management
• Barrel-aging, specialty adjunct, or mixed-fermentation experience
• Demonstrated leadership in building brewery culture and training staff

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Performance bonuses
• Paid time off + brewery holidays
• Employee beer allowance
• Professional development and industry event opportunities
• Direct collaboration with ownership and meaningful influence on brewery direction
• Long-term leadership and ownership-track opportunities may exist for the right candidate
• Opportunity to help shape the next chapter of a respected and growing North Carolina brewery

Please email hans@tobaccowoodbrewing.com with the subject line: Head Brewer Application:

Please Include:
• Resume
• Brief cover letter addressing how you approach consistency and quality management during brewery growth
• Examples of beers or programs you’ve developed (if available)

Tobacco Wood Brewing Company is an equal opportunity employer.