Apprentice Brewer

Brewery

Confirmed live in the last 24 hours

Locations

Oakland, CA, USA

Experience Level

Intern

Requirements

Passionate about coffee, your work, your team
A perceptive multi-tasker, working with a sense of urgency and purpose to accomplish tasks efficiently and well
A collaborator at your core, you are a team player and flexible to changes as production demands shift
A curious troubleshooter, always looking to find a better solution
Empathetic and hospitable, always eager to listen, understand, learn and field questions for your team and partners
A deep love and respect for delicious coffee, food and exceptional guest experiences
Working knowledge of basic hardware and tools
Experience working in fast paced environment (ideally in production)
Basic math and writing skills
The ability to read and speak English proficiently
This role is a physical one and the physical demands outlined below are representative of those that must be met for a team member to be successful in the role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job which we've mapped out below
You have:
The ability to stand, walk, sit for long periods of time (at least 8 hours per day and 5 days per week)
The use of hands to handle or feel and the ability to reach with hands and arm
The ability to stoop, kneel, or crouch
The ability to squat, bend, twist and reach for items below waist level or above shoulders
The ability to lift, push/pull, carry and/or move up to 50 pounds
The ability to listen and speak
The ability to climb ladders, stairs, ramps and uneven floor and/or surfaces as needed

Responsibilities

Learn the craft of coffee brewing through observation, instruction and committed study
Assist our production brewers in all brewing aspects: set-up, filtration and packaging. This includes weighing, grinding and mashing coffee in batches; pulling brew samples and quality control; supporting our canning runs and more
Manage extensive and scrupulous notes detailing accurate batch history and coffee metrics using Google Sheets or other available online record keeping tools
Maintain our plumbing and brewing equipment, ensuring it's in top form for all brewing needs, using and handling cleaning chemicals with the use of Personal Protection Equipment
Operate heavy machinery including electric power jacks and keg washers
Participate in QC tastings and cuppings to develop and strengthen your palate
Work production shifts regularly so that you engage in each step of the process and understand brewing procedures holistically
Keep all work areas clean, organized, functional for you and your team
Follow and support all Food Safety and Good Manufacturing Practices rules and regulations

Brewing coffee is vital to what we do here at Blue Bottle Coffee, whether it be kegs to be put on tap in our cafes, distinctly delicious cans of Three Africas or our delicious, Nola cartons. Our Apprentice Brewer will learn our brewing process from roasted bean to final product, working with our Brewery Leader, QC and Production teams to not just maintain but elevate our quality standards.

This is a full-time, hourly position. You’ll be a critical member of the production department, a team united by the basic love of producing great coffee.

You will:

Learn the craft of coffee brewing through observation, instruction and committed study
Assist our production brewers in all brewing aspects: set-up, filtration and packaging. This includes weighing, grinding and mashing coffee in batches; pulling brew samples and quality control; supporting our canning runs and more
Manage extensive and scrupulous notes detailing accurate batch history and coffee metrics using Google Sheets or other available online record keeping tools
Maintain our plumbing and brewing equipment, ensuring it’s in top form for all brewing needs, using and handling cleaning chemicals with the use of Personal Protection Equipment
Operate heavy machinery including electric power jacks and keg washers
Participate in QC tastings and cuppings to develop and strengthen your palate
Work production shifts regularly so that you engage in each step of the process and understand brewing procedures holistically
Keep all work areas clean, organized, functional for you and your team
Follow and support all Food Safety and Good Manufacturing Practices rules and regulations.

You are:

Passionate about coffee, your work, your team
A perceptive multi-tasker, working with a sense of urgency and purpose to accomplish tasks efficiently and well
A collaborator at your core, you are a team player and flexible to changes as production demands shift
A curious troubleshooter, always looking to find a better solution
Empathetic and hospitable, always eager to listen, understand, learn and field questions for your team and partners

You have:

A deep love and respect for delicious coffee, food and exceptional guest experiences
Working knowledge of basic hardware and tools
Experience working in fast paced environment (ideally in production)
Basic math and writing skills
The ability to read and speak English proficiently

Physical requirements:

This role is a physical one and the physical demands outlined below are representative of those that must be met for a team member to be successful in the role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job which we’ve mapped out below.

You have:

The ability to stand, walk, sit for long periods of time (at least 8 hours per day and 5 days per week)
The use of hands to handle or feel and the ability to reach with hands and arm
The ability to stoop, kneel, or crouch
The ability to squat, bend, twist and reach for items below waist level or above shoulders
The ability to lift, push/pull, carry and/or move up to 50 pounds
The ability to listen and speak
The ability to climb ladders, stairs, ramps and uneven floor and/or surfaces as needed

A few benefits we offer:

The Hourly Rate is $21.00/hr
Health, dental, and vision coverage starting on your first day
401(k) plan
Paid time off
Free drinks at any of our cafes and a complimentary bag of beans to take home each week
Discounts on any Blue Bottle food items and merchandise

Blue Bottle is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value an open mind, dedication to work, and a collaborative spirit. We hire based on these qualities, a job’s requirements, our business’s needs, and an applicant’s qualifications. We do not tolerate discrimination or harassment of any kind—in the hiring process or in the workplace.

We comply with the ADA and consider reasonable accommodation measures that may be necessary for eligible applicants/employees to perform essential functions. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please contact us at [email protected].

We may refuse to hire relatives of present employees if doing so could result in actual or potential problems in supervision, security, safety, or morale, or if doing so could create conflicts of interest.

We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

We participate in E-Verify. We will provide the federal government with employees’ Form I-9 information to confirm authorization to work in the U.S. We will only use E-Verify once an employee has accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9.

Blue Bottle requires that all of its team members are fully vaccinated (i.e., at least 14 days after the final dose of a Covid-19 vaccine) by the start of their first day of work, unless they qualify for an accommodation/exemption for medical, disability, or religious reasons.

501-1,000 employees

Website

Coffee roaster and retailer platform.

Company Overview

At Blue Bottle, their mission is to connect the world to delicious coffee.

Benefits

Health, dental, and vision for eligible employees on day one
401(k)
Free drinks at any of our cafes and a complimentary bag of beans to take home each week
Discounts on any Blue Bottle food items and merchandise
Paid Time Off

Company Core Values

Welcome everyone - People come first. Without hospitality, we cannot exist. We create spaces where people belong. Everyone has a place at the table: Guests, team members, and suppliers.
Raise the bar - From seed to cup, we set the standard in everything we do—and drive constantly to do it better. We are self-starters who think creatively to solve complex problems, recognize our mistakes, and learn from failures.
Build for Tomorrow - We think long-term. We’re savvy with our resources, saving where we can to invest in what matters: A sustainable future for our people, the company, and our planet.
Simplify - Just as our cafes eliminate barriers between guests and delicious coffee, we remove obstacles in our work. We stay nimble, communicate clearly, and show a bias towards action.
Grow Together - Like coffee needs water, we need one another to bloom. Collaboration takes work, so we practice it like a craft. We listen carefully, share feedback openly and honestly, remain transparent, and inspire each other with kindness and humor.