Job Opportunities

This position will be responsible to ensure and promote that the highest level of product quality is consistently achieved within the NHBC production facilities.  Further, a successful applicant will demonstrate experience in determining the overall quality strategy and implementation of roadmaps achieve the overall quality goals for the company.  This role has the responsibility of making sure that we operate within compliance of all local, federal and industry regulations including the FDA and TTB.

As a leader in the organization, we will look to you to proactively prepare clear explanatory documents for review with the appropriate individuals.  Further, the analysis and preparation of data and charts is critical.  Ensuring that test and procedures are properly understood and performed are a daily necessity.  We are looking for the candidate who posses the ability to review the current procedures and improve upon them or identify new standards or technology which can be implemented to improve quality, cost or timing.  The candidate will have the responsibility to oversee the taste panel and assist in educating team members in flavor evaluation skills.  This role will have the responsibility as the lead champion for quality as well as to assure NHBC operates within the guidelines and methods and that product quality is not compromised.

Our ideal applicant should posses a minimum of 5 years of experience (including management / supervisory level) in the brewing, beverage or food manufacturing industry.  A sciences degree ideally in microbiology, organic chemistry, biology, food science or brewing is required.  A comprehensive understanding of the basic principles common in brewing is mandatory (home brewing experience is a plus).  The working knowledge of process controls for manufacturing and statistical process control, including Six Sigma are expected.  Additionally, strong organizational and communication (written and verbal) skills are essential.

The successful applicant will demonstrate a willingness to be an integral team member, have the ability to work in a fast paced environment, stand or sit for extended periods of time and work in excessive temperatures for extended periods of time in a wet and loud production environment with chemicals of varying composition.  This position requires lifting and coordination sufficient to inspect individual bottles and move cases of product.

Oversee and coordinate the planning, organizing, training and leadership necessary to achieve stated objectives in sales, costs, employee retention, guest service and satisfaction, food/ beer/ spirits quality, cleanliness and sanitation.  We are looking for one part-time and one full-time manager.

• Understand completely all policies, procedures, standards, specifications, guidelines and training programs.
• Ensure that all guests feel welcome and are given responsive, friendly and courteous service at all times.
• Ensure that all food products are consistently prepared and served according to the restaurant’s recipes, portioning, cooking and serving standards.
• Ensure that all beer, spirits and wine are prepared and served according to the restaurant’s recipes, portioning, mixing and serving standards.
• Achieve company objectives in sales, service, quality, appearance of facility and sanitation and cleanliness through training of employees and creating a positive, productive working environment.
• Control cash and other receipts by adhering to cash handling and reconciliation procedures in accordance with restaurant policies and procedures.
• Make employment and termination decisions consistent with Assistant General Manager guidelines for approval or review.
• Fill in where needed to ensure guest service standards and efficient operations.
• Continually strive to develop your staff in all areas of managerial and professional development.
• Prepare all required paperwork, including forms, reports and schedules in an organized and timely manner.
• Ensure that all equipment is kept clean and kept in excellent working condition through personal inspection and by following the restaurant’s preventative maintenance programs.
• Ensure that all products are received in correct unit count and condition and deliveries are performed in accordance with the restaurant’s receiving policies and procedures.
• Oversee and ensure that restaurant policies on employee performance appraisals are followed and completed on a timely basis.
• Schedule labor as required by anticipated business activity while ensuring that all positions are staffed when and as needed and labor cost objectives are met.
• Be knowledgeable of restaurant policies regarding personnel and administer prompt, fair and consistent corrective action for any and all violations of company policies, rules and procedures.
• Fully understand and comply with all federal, state, county and municipal regulations that pertain to health, safety and labor requirements of the restaurant, employees and guests.
• Attend weekly manager meetings and actively participate.
• Provide advice and suggestions to Assistant General Manager/ General Manager as needed.

• Be 21 years of age.
• Be able to communicate and understand the predominant language(s) of the restaurant’s trading area.
• Have knowledge of service and food and beverage, generally involving at least three years of front-of-the-house operations and/or assistant management positions.
• Possess excellent basic math skills and have the ability to operate a cash register or POS system.
• Be able to work in a standing position for long periods of time (up to 9 hours).
• Be able to reach, bend, stoop and frequently lift up to 50 pounds.
• Maintain Cicerone certification and Serve Safe/ TIPS Certified Trainer accreditation.
• Part-time position is 20 to 25 hours per week.
• Full-time position is 40 hours per week.
• Must be able to work weekends.

**Please note that, due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are unable to respond to each applicant.  We will contact you if your qualifications are applicable to the position for which you are applying.  No phone calls, please.

This is a full-time position located at our production campus in Holland, MI and reporting to our Brewmaster.   Passion for our brands and our company is part of the job; brewing great beer is the other part of the job.

• Raw material assessment
  • Maintain grain and hops in brewing worthy condition
  • Organization and cleaning of raw material storage areas
  • Grain silo filling and unloading
• Must have an operational understanding of our mill and accompanying augur systems
• Must have an operational understanding of our brewhouse operation:
  • Hot liquor tanks
  • Mash
  • Lauter
  • Boil
  • Whirlpool
  • Heat exchanger
• Must have an operational understanding of our filtration systems:
  • DE
  • Plate and Frame
  • Cartridge
• Must have an operational understanding of brewing and packaging theory.
• Must be able to work cellar and packaging line as needed.
• General maintenance, cleaning and organization of:
  • Hoses
  • Equipment (pumps, brewhouse, filter, etc.)
  • Physical space (including walls, ceiling and floor)
  • Knowledge of chemical use and storage

• Must have good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Must have a clean driving record.
• Must be able to lift 50# from the floor to over their head repeatedly.
• Must be able to work in environments of extreme heat or cold.
• Must have basic computer skills (Excel, Word, etc…).
• Must have basic mechanical ability.
• Must have the ability to work within confined spaces when required.
• Must be able to work any shift including weekends when called upon.

**Please note that, due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are unable to respond to each applicant.  We will contact you if your qualifications are applicable to the position for which you are applying.  No phone calls, please.