Careers

About the Brewmaster role:

The Brewmaster role will lead and mentor the existing innovation team members and serve as the primary source of new recipe development and existing recipe optimization. The Brewmaster will join a cross-functional product development team that includes Operations, Sales, Marketing, and Finance. The focus of the Brewmaster within the product development team includes; conceptualizing new beer profiles (or updates to existing), designing recipes, estimating bill of material costs, sourcing materials, brewing recipes (or assigning/supervising brews), critically tasting recipes, iterating recipes, scaling recipes, and managing other administrative requirements for launching or updating beers.

In addition to recipe development and optimization, the Brewmaster will join LHBCo’s continuous improvement efforts and will be responsible for identifying process improvement opportunities and implementing best practices across the brewhouse and cellaring operations (some areas of focus include improving brewhouse efficiency, yield, quality, consistency, etc.). 

Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Develop recipes across many styles, but with a strong focus on modern, hop-forward beers
• Lead the recipe development cycle, including: formulating, iterating, scaling, and project managing
• Train and mentor a brew staff on systems, processes, and recipe development
• Represent LHBCo and participate in industry and public events as the face of the brewing team, including attending festivals, events, and conferences throughout the year
• Identify improvement opportunities in recipes, processes, and quality
• Implement best practices in brewing and cellaring processes
• Stay at the cutting edge of beer trends and styles, ingredients, brewing science, brewing processes, etc.
• Identify and lead collaboration brews with other like-minded breweries
• Manage recipes, brewing processes, and staff across multiple locations (additional future locations)

Qualifications required:

The ideal candidate for this role is an established, career Brewmaster, recipe developer, and leader with an exceptional, modern palate and expert ability taking beers from concept to completion. 

At a minimum, the Brewmaster must have the following qualifications:

• 10+ years of relevant brewing and brewery management experience
  • 5+ years of experience as a brewmaster in a brewery of relevant size and style
  • 5+ years of experience as a production brewer and recipe developer
• Demonstrated ability to produce award-winning and commercially successful recipes, at scale
• Expert knowledge of brewing processes, brewing science, and beer quality
• Expert knowledge of ingredients (grain, hops, yeast, water profiles, etc.), their characteristics, and how they perform under various conditions and modern applications
• Experience managing at least 5 direct reports 
• Experience with project management
• Knowledge of general brewery engineering, design, and implementation of equipment and systems
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency with Excel and (ideally) experience with OBeer or other ERP/MRP systems 
• Willingness to travel for events/festivals and collaboration brewing opportunities
• Team player with a strong work ethic and self-starting attitude

Compensation:

We offer competitive compensation packages and, for the ideal candidate, we are prepared to offer further compensation opportunities, such as relocation and performance-based bonuses.

Our benefits package includes: medical, dental, vision, and supplemental insurances as well as paid time off and other exciting perks.

How to apply:

If you are ready to join the Lord Hobo team, email your resume and a cover letter to careers@lordhobo.com.

Lord Hobo Brewing Company is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

To apply for this position, e-mail your resumé and thoughtful cover letter to careers@lordhobo.com.

Account Manager – Connecticut

We are recruiting Account Managers based in the Los Angeles Metro area. The Account Manager position is an integral role at LHBCo, responsible for building and maintaining professional relationships with key distributor personnel and retail accounts (both on & off premise) in order to grow sales and increase brand presence.

Responsibilities:

Ultimately, Account Managers are responsible for growing the volume of LHBCo beers sold in their territory. In order to grow LHBCo volume, some specific activities you will be responsible for include:

• Drive sales volume and distribution in the assigned territory by identifying new opportunities, active selling, and motivating distributor sales teams to prioritize the brand in their portfolio.
• Develop and maintain relationships with management, retail sales staff, and bartenders in key accounts.
• Execute sell-through and merchandising initiatives for retail accounts to increase consumer trial and engagement.
• Work in collaboration with the Regional Sales Manager to achieve team targets, introduce new marketing initiatives and implement promotions
• Achieve sales goals by brand
• Use VIP data to identify opportunities or gain other business insights
• Maintain consistent visitation schedule within the market, hitting target account list including chain and independent on and off premise accounts.
• Monitor beer inventory to maintain proper levels based on sales trends, promotions, new product introductions and our core & seasonal offerings as well as maintain our standard for quality products.
• Monitors product freshness based on date codes at both distributor warehouses and key retail accounts.
• Represents Lord Hobo at various festivals, tastings, tap events and conferences.
• Conduct formal trainings and ride-withs with distributor sales representatives in assigned market.
• Setup and conduct staff trainings for key accounts.
• Hosts occasional on premise demonstrations/presentations.
• Performs administrative tasks as required including expense reports, work calendars, sales goals, etc.

Activity breakdown:

• 80% of time spent actively selling to deliver distribution goals, rate of sale goals, volume goals, period priorities and distributor work-withs.
• 20% administrative

Qualifications:

At a minimum, Account Managers must have the following qualifications:

• Be based in or near Los Angeles, CA
• Have 2+ years of sales experience in a beer/wine and spirits/distributor environment
• Have a valid driver’s license and reliable source of transportation

• Have excellent organization and communication skills
• Have physical ability to lift and move cases of beer frequently
• Have ability to maintain professionalism during and after the consumption of alcohol
• Comfortable with public speaking and possess excellent presentation skills
• Bachelor’s Degree a plus
• Proficiency in Google and Microsoft Office Suites

Compensation:

Our total compensation package includes a competitive base salary, a quarterly performance bonus, an expense account to support sales activity, vacation time, a health insurance package, and of course a generous beer discount.

How to apply:

If you are ready to join the LHBCo team, email your resume and a cover letter to careers@lordhobo.com.

Lord Hobo Brewing Company is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

To apply for this position, e-mail your resumé and thoughtful cover letter to careers@lordhobo.com.

Responsibilities would include but are not limited to:

• Raw ingredient handling, all aspects of a brew day, transferring wort/beer, yeast handling, packaging, monitoring fermentations, etc.
• Operate brewhouse with maximum attention to detail and accuracy (milling, mashing, lautering, proper gravities, etc.)
• Yeast management (harvesting, pitching and counts/viabilities)
• Tank management (gravity checks, trub dumps and dry-hopping)
• CIP and Sanitization on all vessels (fermenters, heat exchanger, mash tun, kettle, and bright beer tanks)
• Mash tun cleaning including removal of spent grain
• Troubleshooting, technical maintenance and by-the-letter adherence to SOP’s
• Maintain an inventory of raw materials & brewery supplies
• Ability to understand and pinch hit in cellar and packaging when needed
• Organize production logs, inventory reports, packaging logs, etc.
• Work and communicate well across all levels of a brewery operation (management, cellar, packaging, FOH, customers, suppliers, etc.)
• Assist with the development of our QA/QC program
• Maintain brewery equipment as well as general facility

Production Brewer qualifications:

At a minimum, the Production Brewer must have the following:

• 1-2 years of experience in a production brewery or brewpub
• Strong work ethic and self-starting attitude
• Good interpersonal skills and team spirit
• Excellent organization and communication skills
• The desire to work in a fast-paced, growing company
• Ability to operate a forklift and pallet jack
• Ability to stand for prolonged periods
• Ability to stoop, crawl, twist, turn, lift, kneel, climb ladders and stairs
• Ability to manipulate valves and clamps
• Ability to read and follow written English instructions
• Ability to regularly lift/carry heavy supplies, like bags of grain and kegs of beer
• Ability to work in a brewery environment which may be loud, slick, humid, and hot and cold
• Ability to comply with safe chemical handling procedures, including personal protection equipment such as gloves and goggles

Compensation:

We offer a competitive compensation package based on experience including healthcare, opportunities for advancement and on the job training, and of course a generous beer benefit so that you can enjoy the luxuries of your hard work.

To apply for this position, e-mail your resumé and thoughtful cover letter to careers@lordhobo.com.