We are looking for a Packaging Operator to join our Production Team here at Siren Craft Brew. This is a full-time role based at the brewery in Finchampstead.

Our production team has a diverse range of experience and interests, allowing us to create innovative and adventurous beers. We employ a continuous improvement culture and have a work environment where we are proud of what we do and how we do it. We are looking for an individual who is ready to learn new skills, cares about the details, and brings energy & enthusiasm to the job.

The role we are recruiting for will focus on packaging our award-winning beers into keg and cask.

The role will require you to be physically fit due to the nature of the work.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

o Preparing kegs to be ready to be filled and operating the keg washer/filler machine.
o Preparing casks and operating the cask washer machine.
o Racking beer into casks.
o Labelling, scanning, and palletising filled kegs and casks.
o Using checklists and keeping records to ensure the beer meets our high, quality standards.
o Using our brewery software to print labels and record stock levels.
o Communicating with the warehouse team to ensure packaging materials are available on time and filled stock is ready for collection.
o Cleaning of the packaging plant and equipment.
o General housekeeping in the brewery.
o Working to food hygiene standards set by the brewery.
o Following Standard Operating Procedures once trained.
** Full training will be provided**

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

- Positive, energetic, can-do attitude.
- Able to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Able to learn new skills and contribute to a continuous improvement culture of working.
- Can work well in a team.
- Capable of physical work.
- Able to work safely with chemicals and machinery.
- Fork-lift truck certified (desirable but not essential).
- Previous experience in Food or Beverage industry (desirable but not essential).
- Interest in beer not essential but would help with your enjoyment in the role.

ABOUT SIREN CRAFT BREW

Siren Craft Brew is an exciting place to work - we’re a small and committed team, passionate and proud about what we do. Benefits include generous employee discounts and the opportunity to attend some of the best food & drink events in the country.

If this is the role for you, please click "Apply" to send your CV and a cover letter explaining why you want to be part of the team.

Salary: £26,500 full time (Mon - Fri)

Siren Craft Brew was born in 2013 with a simple idea in mind: to introduce exciting, full-flavoured and forward-thinking beers to as many people as possible. As part of that mission, we offer our beer as fresh as possible - direct from the source through our on-site tasting room and web shop.

We are on the lookout for people with a friendly, proactive attitude and a passion for customer experience to join our small, committed team in delivering the highest possible standards of service to our beer-loving community. This area of the business is agile and responsibilities varied.

Main duties will include:
• Serving and assisting customers (on and off sales)
• Educating customers about our beer and philosophy
• Assisting with festivals and other events where and when possible
• Preparing web orders and customer collections

You will need to:
• Effectively communicate with customers and co-workers
• Be flexible (available shifts could vary and the Tap Yard opens on Saturdays)
• Take pride in your work with great attention to detail
• Experience is preferred but more important is the willingness to learn and genuine enthusiasm for hospitality, community, craft beer or a combination.

We are looking to bring people in as soon as possible. We offer a generous discount scheme, staff perks, extensive training and the opportunity to be involved with an exciting, high-potential project from an early stage.

Salary: £10.85 - £12.71 per hour (age dependant)

Please apply with a CV & Covering Letter to our tap room manager through the "apply" button.

Have you got experience with craft beer, events and building great teams? This is the job for you!

You’ll need to be pro-active, passionate and flexible, and in return will have the opportunity to really make the role your own whilst working with a fantastic community of beer lovers.

The Tap Yard is the frontline of what we do, serving brewery-fresh beer and running some of the most exciting events in the beer scene. We envisage this role evolving over time with opportunities for key involvement in future projects and Tap Yard developments.

Hourly paid position but average weekly hours will be around 40 hours.

Responsibilities

• Day-to-day running of the Tap Yard and open/close procedures (Tues-Sunday opening days, Mainly Over Weekends)
• Manage and grow a dedicated team including training and shift-planning
• Oversee cellar maintenance and quality standards
• Manage stock and commercials with regular reporting
• Work with the management team to assess and implement new offerings
• Drive the planning and execution of events (weekly and large ones ran at tap yard)
• Marketing of the Tap Yard through social media channels
• Hands on management of our small pizza kitchen
• Conducting weekly brewery tours on a Saturday
• Management of street food vendors on a weekend
• Driving Sales on a daily basis and influence local marketing projects
• Maintain labour spending budgets on a weekly basis
• Maintenance of equipment and fixtures within the business

Requirements

• Demonstrable passion for beer/food/customer service
• Previous management experience in a similar environment
• Desire to keep learning and inspire the team and customers
• Proactive attitude to drive the Tap Yard forward and explore new opportunities
• Flexible and always willing to go the extra mile
• People person with a strong community focus

Benefits

• 50% off Siren Craft Brew/25% off Siren City Bars
• 50% off Food and Drink at Siren Country Pubs
• Fantastic staff food from our pizza and loaded fries menu
• Complimentary Cans of Beer to taste our new releases
• Options to go to work/attend Beer Festivals across the country

Hourly paid position but average weekly hours will be around 40 hours.

Please apply with a CV & Covering letter, outlining why you are the best person for the job.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: £13.90-£14.50 per hour

Work Location: In person

We are on the hunt for an experienced GM to take our Friar Street bar to the next level, growing the sales, creating incredible customer experiences and developing the team around them.

Our current general manager Lucy is moving to the police force and has done an incredible job at bringing the business to where it is today!

How to apply

Apply with an up to date CV and cover letter which includes answers to the following:

• What would make you the right person for this position?
• Why do you want to work with Siren Craft Brew?
• What commercial success have you had at previous positions?

If no cover letter is attached, the application will automatically be rejected.

The salary range includes the following:

• Base salary up to £35,000
• Annual Tronc around £5,000 (paid monthly)
• Annual Bonus Scheme up to 10% of base salary (paid quarterly, KPI dependant, valid after 6 month probation)

About us

Siren Craft Brew is an ambitious, fast-growing and independent brewery that has been in production since early 2013. Since brewing commenced, we’ve picked up numerous awards including Best Brewery in England 2014 (Ratebeer) and Champion Beer of Britain in 2018 (CAMRA).

Our hospitality department consists of our brewery tap yard and country pub, The George and Dragon, Swallowfield. We pride ourselves on serving fantastic beers and fresh food at both our venues whilst giving our general managers full autonomy!

About you

You’ll need to be pro-active, passionate and flexible, and in return will have the opportunity to really make the role your own whilst working with a fantastic community of beer lovers.

• Demonstrable passion for beer/food/customer service
• Previous management experience in a similar environment
• Desire to keep learning and inspire the team and customers
• Proactive attitude to drive the business forward and explore new opportunities
• Flexible and always willing to go the extra mile
• People person with a strong community focus

The Job

The Siren Bar is the frontline of what we do, serving brewery-fresh beer and running some of the most exciting events in the beer scene. We envisage this role evolving over time with opportunities for key involvement in future projects.

Responsibilities

• Day-to-day running of the Siren Bar and open/close procedures
• Recruit, manage and grow a dedicated team including training and shift-planning
• Oversee cellar maintenance and quality standards
• Manage stock and commercials with regular reporting
• Work with the management team to assess and implement new offerings
• Drive the planning and execution of events
• Marketing of the Siren Bar through social media channels
• Management of fresh food kitchen and team
• Driving Sales on a daily basis and influence local marketing projects
• Maintain labour and gross margin spending budgets on a weekly basis

Benefits

• 50% off Siren Craft Brew/25% off Siren City Bars
• 50% off Food and Drink at Siren Country Pubs
• FREE staff food on shifts over 6 hours
• FREE coffee and tea on shift
• Annual Bonus Scheme
• Employee Assistance Scheme (Hospitality Action)

Working Hours - 48 Hour Contract (Includes Weekends)

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: £43,500.00-£45,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person

A cover letter for this role is essential. All applications without cover letters will be automatically declined..

We are looking for an individual who shares the same passion for food that we do for beer. This role isn’t an ordinary Kitchen Manager/Head Chef position – we are looking for a creatively minded individual, with proven leadership skills and an ambition to drive the business forward.

Salary shown is base salary (up to £34,000) plus tronc/tips (£3,000-£6,000).

48 Hour Contract, plus KPI Dependent 10% bonus. (£3,400)

Base £34,000 + Tips £3,000-£6,000 + KPI Bonus £3,400

Main responsibilities

• Creating specs and costings to achieve margin
• Creation of food menu
• Working with local suppliers for seasonal specials
• Recruitment and Development of kitchen team
• Labour analysis and control for BOH spending
• Implementation of weekly stock takes
• Experience of recipe building and costing
• Compliance with food safety, labour, and employment laws
• Carry out monthly 1-2-1's with team

About you

• Demonstrate 2+ years at kitchen manager/head chef level (fresh food kitchen preferred)
• Outstanding attention to detail
• Ability to create, drive and improve food standards
• Positive attitude towards every service
• Experience in kitchen team development and coaching
• High standards of food hygiene
• Ability to adapt to the constant challenges of hospitality
• High level of professionalism
• Ability to share our vision for the future of the business

Company Benefits

• 50% discount Siren Craft Brewery/25% off Siren City Bars
• Access to discount at Siren Country Pubs
• 28 days of Annual Leave, additional day per year until 33 days
• Development opportunities as we grow
• 10% Bonus based on KPI (paid quarterly)
• Company Pension Scheme

In order to be considered for this role, please submit a cover letter alongside your CV.

Work remotely

• No

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £40,000.00-£42,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company events
• Discounted or free food
• Employee discount

Work Location: In person