Cold Town Beer, Edinburgh
At Cold Town Beer, we’re passionate about brewing high-quality, flavourful beers that celebrate Edinburgh’s rich brewing heritage. Named after Calton Hill’s historic “Cold Town” origins, we craft a diverse range of lagers, ales, and innovative brews, all made with the finest ingredients. Our team is driven by creativity, quality, and a love for great beer. Whether you’re an experienced brewer, a hospitality enthusiast, or a beer-loving innovator, we offer exciting career opportunities in a fun, dynamic environment.
Join us and be part of a team that’s shaping the future of Scottish craft beer!
Brewery Operative Duties
Brewing Support – Assist in the brewing process, including the preparation, mixing, and fermentation of ingredients to produce beer according to recipe specifications.
Monitoring & Quality Control – Ensure the quality of the beer by monitoring fermentation, carbonation, and packaging processes, conducting regular tastings and adjustments as needed.
Equipment Maintenance – Operate and maintain brewing equipment, ensuring all machinery is in good working condition and performing regular cleaning and maintenance tasks.
Inventory & Stock Management – Manage stock levels of ingredients (e.g., malt, hops, yeast), monitor usage, and assist with ordering supplies to ensure continuous production.
Health & Safety Compliance – Follow all health, safety, and hygiene protocols in the brewing process, ensuring a safe working environment and the proper handling of equipment and chemicals.
Required Skills
Brewing Knowledge – Basic understanding of brewing processes, ingredients, and equipment, with the ability to follow recipes and contribute to the production process.
Attention to Detail – Strong ability to monitor processes and ensure consistency in product quality, from fermentation to packaging.
Problem-Solving & Troubleshooting – Ability to identify and resolve issues with equipment or brewing processes, ensuring minimal downtime and consistent production.
Teamwork & Communication – Ability to work well within a team, communicate effectively with other operatives and management, and ensure smooth collaboration in a busy environment.
Physical Stamina & Dexterity – The role requires physical strength to lift heavy ingredients, manage brewing equipment, and stand for long periods, with good manual dexterity for tasks such as handling valves, taps, and equipment.
Benefits
On top of pay - also included is our wider benefits such as:
· Staff discount ranging from 25% to 50% on F&B at all Signature Group Venues
· Employee Assistant Programme
· Extra annual leave days gathered through service
Plus so much more!
We look after our team and provide access to our 24/7 Employee Assistance Program. Signature Group believes in promoting a healthy work / life balance.
Applying for Signature
If this sounds like something you want to be a part of, apply today by sending in your CV.
Signature Group have 21 venues in Scotland, including Cold Town House, Paramount, Badger & Co, The Spiritualist, McLarens on the Corner, Copper Blossom, The Smokin’ Fox and more.
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