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About Us

At Boomtown Brewery we not only craft old world, unfiltered, gravity fed, full flavored beers with integrity; we also showcase our commitment to the arts and the Arts District by serving as a venue and showcase for artists and galleries. Local artists design many of Boomtown’s labels as well as furnishings, fixtures, and structures. We want Boomtown to be a haven for expression, it’s what the Arts District in Los Angeles is all about.

Our taproom is a community space where people gather to enjoy beer, games, express themselves creatively and engage with like-minded people. We host a variety of events from DJs to gallery showings, benefits, block parties, bicycle rides, and more – all in the name of contributing to the creative community that is the Los Angeles Arts District.

Entry Level Cellar Person/Assistant Brewer

Perform the tasks needed to continue the smooth operation of the cellar in Boomtown.

Requirements:

Age 21+ & basic understanding of fermentation and sanitation. Must be able to lift 60 lbs and lift 35 lbs continuously throughout the day. Reliable and team oriented. This is a physically demanding position that involves getting dirty to get things clean.

Hours:

Either 4 days x 10 hrs or 5 days x 8 hrs; 40 hours total per 7 day period.

Summary of position:

This position focuses on the cold side of the brewing operation. Activities cover everything from keg washing, tank cleaning, product packages, PO organizing, team participation, and general cleaning. The candidate will be able to achieve these tasks in an orderly, safe, and effective manner. This is a 3 month, fully paid, internship followed by full time employment. Due to the size of our brewery everyone learns every position on the floor; cellar, brew house, packaging, lab.

Responsibilities:

The cellar person will be involved and responsible for the following tasks at Boomtown

• Keg washing
  • Making sure that all external surfaces are cleaned
  • Operating the keg washing machine; checking chemical levels and efficiency
  • Managing keg inventory & storage
• Packaging
  • Racking beer of tanks into kegs
  • Packing beer of tanks into cans via canning machine
    • Helping all aspects of the canning line
  • Packaging beer from kegs into bottles.
• Tank Maintenance
  • CIP (Clean In Place) fermenters and brite tanks
  • SIP (Sanitize In Place) fermenters and brite tanks
  • Dry hopping
  • Daily measurements of gravities and pH
• General work
  • Assisting the team across the brewery. This includes, but is not limited to, activities on the brew deck, canning line, tanks, taproom, walkin, share space, grain storage, workshop.

Skills Required:

• Team oriented partner. We’re a small shop, so teamwork is a must
• Able to work confidently alone and manage time/work load
• Positive attitude in the face of repetitive tasks & laborious working conditions
• Ability to work in all weather conditions. Boomtown is not an airconditioned production facility. It is hot in the summer and cold in the winter
• Lift repeatedly items that are 35 lbs (i.e. kegs)
• Ability to lift, move, and pour items that are 60 lbs (i.e. bags of grain)
• Detail oriented with a mindset towards sanitation and cleanliness

Benefits and Compensation:

• Joining an established and growing organization with forward career movement
• Liberal and professional working environment
• Flexible schedule
• Educational opportunities
• Overly generous beer allowance
• $15/hour

Part time Beertender/Barback (5-25 hours)

Summary

The taproom Beertender/Barback is responsible for providing excellent service to all of our customers. The ideal candidate is a self-motivated and an independent worker able to handle a high-volume and fast-paced work environment. Must have a strong work ethic, great social skills, the ability to multi-task and the desire to work as a team player. Everyone on the floor is asked to contribute to both cleaning and serving as needed by the shift lead. We are 100% COVID compliant and require all employees to follow LA County health guidelines and regulations.

Skills/Knowledge

• Be at least 21 years of age. Have the ability to work around alcohol.
• Previous experience in the craft beer, bar, or service industry strongly suggested but not required.
• Knowledge of craft beer styles and the craft brewing process.
• Ability to change kegs out on our draft system.
• Have engaging communication skills and get along well with others.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• An attention to detail and working to ensure safety around the brewery for both customers and staff.
• Open availability for a variety of shifts including days, nights, weekends and holidays is a must.

Key Responsibilities and Rules

• Greet customers in a timely manner and provide quality customer service while helping them find their favorite style beer.
• Ability to perform all FOH duties including serving, bussing, hosting, etc. What ever is needed on that day as things change quickly.
• Help shift leads open and/or close the bar (Can include a multitude of things such as sweeping, cleaning glassware, changing kegs, taking trash out, wiping tables, etc)
• Restock cans and kegs.
• Exemplary attention to detail concerning cleaning/sanitizing practices.
• Diligent record keeping skills and inventory control.
• Ability to work alone and with a team.
• Have fun! We all work hard but we want to make sure each employee enjoys coming into work.

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