Brewer

The University of Salford is looking for a Brewer!

We have an exciting opportunity available for an experienced hands-on Brewer who will proactively be responsible for leading the direction of brewing within Lark Hill Brewery. The role takes operational responsibility for the brewing process alongside overseeing the bar operations and developing & maintaining a wholesale function.

To be successful you will need to be an experienced brewer, ideally from the perception and planning stage all the way through to the finished product. An understanding of the running of bar operations is desired and experience of developing & maintaining relations with external customers would be advantageous. You must be able to work to tight deadlines, be competent in using Microsoft Office applications such as Word and Excel, and have good verbal, written, and presentation skills. The experience to work on a variety of tasks and see this through to day-to-day business.

The post holder will form part of the management team at The Old Fire Station and be accountable for their area of responsibility ensuring sales and profit targets are achieved, alongside the correct reporting for stock and HMRC purposes.

Required knowledge, skills, and ability

• Have proven experience of Brewing ensuring the consistent quality of products.
• Be imaginative in the brewing process, always looking to improve the product and be market leading where possible.
• An understanding of bar operations.
• A customer focussed positive mind-set. You will always strive to deliver on and exceed students, staff, and visitors’ expectations and understanding of desires from diverse backgrounds
• Strong management and leadership skills to inspire and develop teams
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills in written, telephone and face to face contact, with strong evidence of reporting, writing skills and experience of collating information from various sources

The campus services department sits within Estates and Facilities and comprises of:

• Catering and Hospitality
• Bakery and Brewery
• Conferencing
• Residential Services
• Sports Centre
• Car Parking
• Nursery Provision

Our Estates and Facilities team lead the development of our campus, creating engaging and innovative learning, working and living environments for colleagues, students, and partners. The Directorate has over 300 employees and works with a wide range of external contractors. 

Supporting diversity and inclusion is at the heart of our community and we want our colleagues to reflect the diversity in our campus. As such, we welcome applications from candidates from underrepresented groups. We want our team to be a mix of people and skills, where everyone feels they have a voice and are able to succeed.

What’s in it for you?

Competitive salary - and excellent pension scheme

Generous annual leave – An impressive 32 days leave, plus bank holidays, additional time off at Christmas and the opportunity to buy even more!

Professional development - a comprehensive package of training and development opportunities to help you achieve your full potential.

Our community – there’s a real sense of belonging here at Salford. We value diversity — in backgrounds and in experiences. Our difference makes us stronger, and together we share a passion for improving students’ lives.

The perks! MySalford, our online employee portal, offers a wide range of lifestyle benefits and discounts.

Wellbeing – your wellbeing is our priority. We have a wide range of dedicated services and facilities to support your mental and physical health.

Become unstoppable – apply today!

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