Head Brewer

Roadmap Brewing is looking for a qualified and talented Head Brewer to join our production team!

All interested applicants please send a resume and cover letter to info@roadmapbrewing.com

We are an award-winning taproom brewery located in the heart of downtown San Antonio. We produce approx. 700 BBLs a year on our 7 BBL brewhouse (+ 1 BBL Small Batch System). We sell virtually all of our beer through the taproom, including ~25% of our volume through four packs to-go.

In any given year, Roadmap produces 60+ beers - while maintaining 7 core brands. We take pride in showcasing the variety that beer has to offer; with 15 beers on tap at any given time, we maintain a combination of classic and experimental styles that appeals to a vast array of drinkers.  

We are a small passionate team that “takes the beer very seriously, but not ourselves.” We aim to be a community space and are looking for someone who is equally as passionate about beer, the community and its continued improvement.

Job Description

Roadmap Brewing is a small team and all production employees are expected to contribute to every step of the brewing process. This includes brewing/brewhouse operations, cellar operations, packaging, fermentation monitoring, scheduling and recipe writing, maintenance.  

Effective communication with other brewers, FOH management and ownership to coordinate a production schedule that works best for taproom releases and needs. Being predominantly taproom focused means the head brewer must work with FOH to determine the styles and beers that are needed to fill a diverse tap list, and schedule production accordingly.

Additionally, the ideal candidate will be interested in all styles of beer, learning and proactively researching new techniques in brewhouse/cellar operations, and continuing their education within the industry to continually improve.

Job Responsibilities and Requirements

  • Brewhouse Operation and wort production (7 BBL Alpha Brewhouse & 1 BBL Ruby St.)

  • Cellar CIP Operations – CIP all tanks, hoses, packaging equipment.

  • Oversee and maintain operation of canning line. (Wild Goose Gosling)

    • Previous experience with canning lines preferred but not required.

  • Handle and manage team for day-to-day operations and communicate effectively with FOH management and ownership.

  • Monitoring fermentation from start to finish, monitoring yeast health, cell counting for viability/vitality.

  • Sensory analysis and insight of all beer in process.

  • Adhere to all SOP’s and contribute to continuous improvement of processes.

  • Maintain a clean brewhouse and cellar, and initiate systems to improve the space.

  • Communicate professionally with all coworkers and management.

  • Familiarity with draft systems and keg components, dispensing, and cleaning processes.

  • Raw Material/Inventory management and ordering.

  • Have true passion for making the highest quality beer possible.

Job Benefits

  • Competitive pay based on experience

  • Paid Time Off (2 weeks per year)

  • Paid Holidays (Memorial Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year’s Day)

  • Health Insurance

  • Typical day is 8 hours that ranges between 7:30am – 8pm (Monday to Friday)

  • Inclusion in company trips to events like GABF, TCBG Events and CBC.

  • Opportunity to create your own beer recipes on a production scale.