Black Country Ales

Pub Manager

Permanent

31/12/2024

Recruitment – Licensee / Pub Management

Black Country Ales Brewery and Public House Estate has been established through a genuine love of traditional ales. Pubs are part of our national heritage and vital to local communities, we want to maintain the values of well-run traditional ale pubs, through working with licensees who have the same values and a genuine passion for real ale pubs.

Our Offer

We aim to have great pubs, offering a range of quality traditional ales that are well kept. Music is a background distraction, so a hum of pleasant conversation can take place, freshly made cobs are offered and accompanied by locally sourced pork pies and scotch eggs, a simple offering that enhances the ale available. When the doors open, our licensees greet their customers, in comfortable surroundings, with log and coal fires to add to the warmth when it's cold outside, Crib, Darts, Dominoes, and Pub Quizzes are all encouraged, anything to bring the community together and make our pubs the hub.

Could you be our next licensee?

If you think you are the landlord and landlady we are looking for, please visit us at our next recruitment day or email us at recruitment@blackcountryales.co.uk where we will be pleased to talk to you more about our pubs and possible opportunities, You will need to have an outgoing personality, want to work hard, be engaging with your customers, making your pub the one they want to visit every time. All our licensees are self-employed, using a similar model to other pub companies. We will be pleased to discuss how this works for our licensees either by return email, or when we meet you at a recruitment day or interview.

Current Vacancies:

• The Market Tavern, Tenbury Wells

Assistant Brewer

Permanent

12/09/2024

Job Title: Assistant/Trainee Brewer

Schedule: Flexible role – full-time or part-time, with a minimum of 3 evening shifts per week, including weekend checks.

Salary: Competitive, based on experience.

Location: Old Bull’s Head, Gornal/Kingswinford

Job Description:

We are looking for a motivated Assistant/Trainee Brewer to join our team. In this role, you will play a key part in the brewing process, from the preparation of ingredients to the final quality checks. While prior experience is preferred, we provide comprehensive on-the-job training.

Key Responsibilities:

Assist with the brewing process, including mashing, boiling, and fermentation

Measure and prepare raw materials, such as malt, hops, and yeast

Operate and maintain brewing equipment, ensuring it is clean and functioning properly

Monitor fermentation, take gravity readings, and adjust processes as needed

Conduct quality checks throughout the brewing process to ensure consistency and taste

Record and document brewing data accurately

Perform regular cleaning and sanitation of brewing equipment and work areas

Carry out weekend checks to ensure ongoing fermentation and conditioning

Requirements:

Passion for brewing and an eagerness to learn the craft

Ability to work evening shifts (Mon-Fri) and weekend checks

Previous experience in brewing or a related field is a plus, but not required

Strong attention to detail and ability to follow precise instructions

Physical ability to lift heavy materials and stand for extended periods

Benefits:

Competitive salary based on experience

Full training provided on all aspects of the brewing process

Opportunity for career growth within the company

If this sounds like the right fit for you, please send a copy of your CV to recruitment@blackcountryales.co.uk