ØX Tap Room is looking for a brewmaster/distiller

About position: We are seeking a brewer/distiller for a full-time position with us. The position entails a lot of freedom and responsibility, with key attributes for success in the role being motivation, curiosity, independence, and technical proficiency. The position will be part of the production team in the brewery and distillery department, and most of the work will be based on the overall needs of production, which also involves some work in the brewery. The position will also be central to the development of new products and improvements, with the opportunity to influence the further growth of the distillery. Experience in distillery or laboratory work is advantageous, but what we value most is a strong willingness to take on responsibility and grow in an independent role.

Responsibilities:

• Production responsibility (Delivering sufficient volume of core products to bar/restaurant/group)

• Driving innovation and further development of the brewery

• HSE-work

• Training and supervision of employees in the brewery

• Representing the distillery/brewery at festivals, industry gatherings, etc.

Contribute to spirits production (production of wash, distillation, RTD, post-production, and bottling/tapping)

• Contribute to beer production (Brewing)

Production responsibilities:

• Main responsibility for the daily operation of production in the distillery department

• Quality work (Operating the laboratory and other quality control)

• Product development

• Process optimization

• Maintenance and updating of equipment, systems, and routines

• Technical resource for bar/restaurant regarding beer/quality

• Compliance with health, safety, and environment regulations

Qualifications:

• Previous experience in commercial brewery operations

• Higher education in engineering (process, chemistry, food technology, microbiology) is an advantage

• Experience in spirits production is an advantage

• English and/or Norwegian written and verbal communication skills

Personal qualities:

• Positive attitude

• Self-driven

• Curious

• High level of achievement

• Stable

• Technically proficient

• Thrives on new challenges

• High work ethic

• Good collaboration skills

Working Hours:

Daytime Monday to Friday. Some evening and weekend work, as well as travel related to events and festivals, should be expected.

We Offer:

• A safe and secure workplace

• Good salary and working conditions

• Opportunities to put your own mark on production, develop new products, and product categories

• Being part of a larger management team through the Frati Group

• Support and training through the Frati Group

Start Date: By agreement

We will be interviewing suitable candidates on an ongoing basis.

Om arbeidsgiveren:

About the Employer: Frati AS, a part of the Frati Group, includes the Frati restaurant and the ØX Tap Room pub/bar. The brewery and distillery are a visible and integral part of the concept and operation for ØX, which since its inception in 2016 has evolved into one of Norway's leading brewpubs.

Production takes place openly at the premises on our 6HL brewhouse and produces approximately 1000HL per year, mainly beer. In addition, some wash, RTD with spirits from our own production, and cider are produced. The majority of the volume, primarily core products, are served in-house in the restaurants from 5/10HL horizontal serving tanks, with the remainder in 20L kegs. The distillery operates a 300L pot still and currently offers a wide portfolio of different products with a barrel program under development.