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Overview Join to apply for the Head Brewer - Woods Beer & Wine Co role at Brewbound 1 week ago Be among the first 25 applicants Home » Jobs » Woods Beer & Wine Co - Head Brewer Head Brewer Woods Beer & Wine Co About Woods Beer & Wine Co. Woods Beer & Wine Co. is a San Francisco brewery and winery with a family of neighborhood taprooms around the Bay Area. Since opening our first brewpub at Dolores Park in 2012, we’ve grown into a network of unique, community-focused spaces serving creative small-batch beers and natural wine. Our Treasure Island brewery and winery is the heart of our hub-and-spoke model, supplying draft and packaged product to our taprooms across the Bay. Current locations include Dolores Park, Polk Street, Outer Sunset, Lower Haight, and Cole Valley — with a new brewpub and distillery under construction in San Anselmo. The Head Brewer position is based at our Treasure Island facility, leading all production operations and overseeing a small but growing team. The Role We’re looking for a creative, organized, and experienced Head Brewer who can lead production and help shape the next chapter of Woods. This is a full-time, salaried position with day-to-day responsibilities focused on brewing, quality control, team leadership, and production planning at our Treasure Island hub. Responsibilities Plan, schedule, and execute brewing and packaging across a 15 BBL brewhouse with 30 BBL fermenters and an extensive barrel program. Develop and refine recipes, incorporating feedback from tap rooms. Source and manage raw materials, including forward contracting hops, and maintain accurate inventory records. Build and oversee a QC/QA program (cell counts, viability, DO/CO2, packaged beer testing). Write and maintain SOPs for brewhouse, cellar, packaging, cleaning, and safety. Lead preventative maintenance and troubleshooting for brewery utilities and equipment (boiler, chiller, fermenters, packaging line, etc.). Manage workplace safety program, training, and compliance logs. Partner with Finance on accurate COGS, inventory, and compliance filings (CDTFA, TTB, ABC). Publish weekly pipeline reports and production updates for management and staff. Hire, train, schedule, and mentor brewhouse and cellar staff. What You Bring 5+ years of professional brewing experience in a production brewery or brewpub. Proven recipe development track record. Prior leadership/management experience. Strong mechanical and electrical aptitude with confidence troubleshooting equipment. Excellent organization and communication skills, both written and verbal. Proficiency with Excel/Sheets; familiarity with Ekos or similar brewery ERP software. Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation. Physical Requirements Safely move full kegs (~165 lb) with proper equipment/team lifts. Regularly lift and carry 55 lb malt bags and other heavy items. Comfort with extended standing, bending, and climbing in a brewery setting. Compensation & Benefits Base salary: $75,000 – $150,000 annually, depending on experience Healthcare coverage PTO and paid holidays Opportunity to shape the direction of a growing Bay Area brewery and winery Apply for this Job Seniority level Director Employment type Full-time Job function Management and Manufacturing Industries Online Media Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Brewbound by 2x Get notified about new Head Brewer jobs in San Francisco, CA . We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI. #J-18808-Ljbffr Brewbound

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