Brewer 1

Join Our Team  

Karl Strauss Brewing Company is San Diego’s first craft brewery. As the stable OG of the craft beer scene, we continue to hold that pioneering spirit, and we’re looking for passionate team members to help us shape the future of craft beer. Our team members are at the heart of what we do, and we treat them that way. You’ll be part of a collaborative, supportive environment where your contributions are valued. We’re not just looking to fill positions. We’re looking for teammates. 

Our Purpose & Vision  

We’re passionate about what we do and why we do it:  

• Our Purpose: Making people happy, one Karl Strauss beer at a time  
• Our Vision: To be the most loved craft brewery from San Diego  
• Our Core Values: K.A.R.L. – Kare for each other, our community, and the environment; Authentic relationships built on trust and integrity; Respect, share, and enjoy our craft; Learn, improve, and grow

What We Offer  

We believe taking care of our people is just as important as the work we do. Our benefits include:  

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance  
• 401(k) plan with employer match  
• Rewards & recognition program  
• Accrued vacation time and paid holidays  
• Beer, food, and merchandise discounts  
• Flexible schedules/hours
• Pet insurance discount...and more! 

Under the instruction and direct supervision of the Brewmaster and the Head Brewer, the Brewer 1 performs all aspects of beer production, from beginning to end at the Main Brewery.  This includes brewing, cellar operations, filtration, cleaning and sanitation, maintenance of plant equipment, general upkeep of the home office facilities and other associated duties. Opportunity to brew, under supervision, at one of our Brewery Restaurants for the purposes of training and advancement.

Essential Functions & Duties

• Efficiently operates all brewing equipment at the Main Brewery including the brewhouse, filters, kegging machine, canning line, cleaning equipment, milling equipment, and all other support equipment in the brewery.
• Monitors fermentation; cleaning and sanitizing tanks, and yeast management.
• Responsible for the successful operation of the brewing process at the Home Office Brewery. Cleans and general up keep of the entire brewery at all times.
• The assignment of any of the following duties;
  • Multiple shift brewer:The brewer will arrive at a pre-determined time dependent upon the shift they are assigned based on the production schedule.  We are Brewing 24 hrs a day/7 days a week.  There are multiple shifts associated with the all brewing positions and any brewer can be assigned to any shift.  All brewers will prepare the brewery for the day’s production schedule. The brewer may also mill-in the subsequent brew and then transfer it over to the brew house.  The brewer finishes his/her brew, then cleans the workstation, then completes all associated paperwork and/or data entry.
  • Filter Operator: The filter operator will arrive at a pre-determined time.  The filter operator cleans and sanitizes the tank that he/she will filter into, prepares and operates the filters during the production process, starts the carbonation process once the beer moves to the bright tank, thoroughly cleans the filtration workstation when finished, and completes the associated paperwork and/or data entry.
  • Cellarperson: The cellarperson cleans and sanitizes any fermenters required.  As time permits he/she cleans any other areas of the brewery as assigned.  The cellarperson also performs the yeast-pitching/management for the production schedule. 

Necessary Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At minimum, two years experience working in a brewery as an assistant brewer or brewer.
• Able to work basic computer programs such as MS Outlook, Word and Excel.
• Mechanical aptitude required and experience working with small tools.
• Must have an excellent attitude and conform to all of the company policies.
• Must have a clean driving record.
• Physical Demands: Very heavy work - Employee typically shares workstations with others in similar positions.  Time spent conducting sedentary work is less than 10%.  Requires walking, standing, and/or driving for more than 90% of the workday.  Lifting objects in excess of 100 pounds with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing 50 pounds or more.

*Karl Strauss participates in E-Verify. Click to view: Notice of E-Verify Participation or Right to Work Notice