Location: Exale Brewery, Walthamstow, London (Unit 2C Uplands Business Park, E17)
About Exale
Exale is a vibrant, community-focused brewery & taproom based in Walthamstow, East London. We brew fresh, hop-forward beers on site and operate four venues across East London, each with its own unique character and connection to local communities.
We're known for our fun, inclusive, music-and-beer culture -- hosting DJs, live events, and food pop-ups -- as part of the wider Blackhorse Beer Mile scene. Our goal is to craft exceptional beer while building places people love to drink it.
As we scale up, we're looking for a passionate, technically skilled Head Brewer to lead our brewing operations, help expand our portfolio, and maintain the quality and consistency that define Exale.
Role & Responsibilities
As Head Brewer, you will lead on all brewing, packaging, sales and logistics activities and drive innovation within the brewery. Key duties include:
? Plan, schedule, and oversee all brewery activities (brewing, packaging, keg washing, daily quality checks)
? Leading by example in maintaining high levels of cleanliness / housekeeping on site
? Ordering all raw materials required for production (malt, hops, yeast, chemicals adjuncts etc.) and maintaining appropriate inventory levels.
? Develop and refine recipes; lead R&D and pilot/one off special brews
? Be responsible, and the first point of contact for all compliance related issues pertaining to the brewery on site (Health & Safety, Environmental Health, HACCP, due diligence)
? Liaising the managers of our four bars and with our third party logistics providers to ensure all orders are picked, packed and arrive on time and in good condition.
? Raising invoices, ensuring all sales information is up-to-date stock levels are accurate
? Take the lead on all preventative maintenance in the brewery, ensuring key machinery is serviced as required and unexpected breakdown are kept to a minimum.
? Lead and supervise the brewing/production team; mentor, train, and develop junior brewers
? Own the P&L for the production side of the business, keeping batch and materials costs in line with expectations
? Collaborate with operations, packaging, logistics, and sales teams to align production with demand
? Be an ambassador for Exale at brewing events, tastings, brewery tours, and public engagements
Essential Qualifications & Skills
? Proven experience (3-5+ years) in a commercial brewery, ideally in a senior brewer or head brewer role
? Strong technical knowledge and an interest for staying up-to-date with developments in the industry
? Experience in recipe development, sensory training, beer styles and the commercial acumen required to translate this into beers that are well received with our customer base
? The ability to think laterally to solve problems and a hands-on mechanical aptitude.
? Leadership experience with capacity to manage a small team
? Excellent organisational, planning, and forecasting skills
? Strong communication skills and the ability to communicate clearly and effectively a range of stakeholders with varying degrees of technical knowledge
? Passion for craft beer, creativity, and willingness to push boundaries
Desired / Nice-to-have
? Formal qualification in brewing science or a related field (CID diploma, MSc Brewing etc.)
? Experience with sour, mixed fermentation and barrel ageing
? Familiarity with packaging operations and ability to troubleshoot equipment as required
? Experience in London/local craft beer market
? A track record of developing and brewing amazing beers (any awards that demonstrate this are a bonus!)
What We Offer
? Competitive salary (dependent on experience)
? Performance-based incentives / bonuses
? Staff benefits across Exale venues (discounts, free meals on shift) EXALE BREW PUB CO.
? A creative, supportive team culture with opportunity for growth
? The chance to play a key role in a scaling an ambitious independently owned brewery
? Exposure as a public face of Exale (events, tours, media)
How to Apply
Please send your CV, a cover letter (explaining why you'd be great for this role), and examples of beers you've worked on (recipes, photos, sensory notes) to:
andy@exalebrewing.com
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: 40,000.00-48,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Employee discount
Free parking
Ability to commute/relocate:
London: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
Brewing: 1 year (required)
Work authorisation:
United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
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