Head Brewer

Dyson Farming is a family-owned business, with a vision to benefit future generations through a commitment to commercially viable and environmentally sustainable food production at scale. We strive to be industry leaders in efficient, carbon-neutral, high-technology agriculture, employing highly skilled, pioneering people and supported by research and development in an ever-closer partnership with our sister company, Dyson. We see the future of agriculture as an exciting opportunity to improve the nation’s food security, health, and economic growth.

Responsibilities

• Develop and refine recipes for new and existing beers.
• Oversee daily brewing operations, mashing, fermentation, and conditioning.
• Monitor quality control throughout the process to ensure consistency and excellence.
• Manage inventory of raw materials and oversee purchasing.
• Maintain brewing equipment and ensure compliance with safety and sanitation.
• Lead tours of the brewery.
• Train and mentor brewing staff.
• Collaborate with our internal product development team.
• Analyse brewing data and adjust processes to improve efficiency and output.
• Stay current with industry innovations and technology.
• Create product production plans to align with company strategy.
• Oversee and manage packaging of products.

Person Specification

• Minimum 5 years of experience in a brewing environment.
• Degree in brewing science, food science or a related field preferred.
• Strong understanding of brewing techniques, equipment and quality control.
• Excellent communication, time management and organisational skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrate a proactive and flexible approach to work.
• Computer literate with good skills in MS Office and systems.
• Making sound and good decisions.
• Professional and personable manner.
• Attention to detail.
• Demonstrate a proactive attitude and commitment to health and safety.
• Willing to take responsibility and ownership for tasks.
• Ability to work under own initiative but also as part of the wider Dyson Farming team.

Benefits

• 24 days holiday plus bank holidays.
• Life assurance.
• Pension scheme.
• Charitable Giving via payroll (Give as You Earn).
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Free annual flu jab.
• Free eye test.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Access to product discounts.
• Organised social events.
• Free parking.