Positions Vacant

Cellar Person

40hrs/week
Verdant Brewery - Penryn, Cornwall
£25000 - £30000 per annum

We are looking for a new Cellar Person to join the Verdant Team! On a daily shift pattern basis, this person will look after our beers during their residency in tank, undertaking all tasks including yeast & fermentation management, dry hopping & cold side processes and transfers to brite tank. Secondary responsibilities would also include supporting the brew and packaging team when required.   This role requires someone who is practically minded, has great technical knowledge, prides themself on attention to detail and displays excellent interpersonal skills.

Verdant has been making a name for itself by producing hoppy, hazy beers in Cornwall since 2014. Our ethos revolves around brewing the flavour-packed beers we love to drink, and ensuring that beer lovers have access to delicious, quality-driven releases week after week. We are also proud to welcome and embrace all the diversity that this industry has to offer, and we’d love to have a like-minded person joining us in the Cellar role. 

The ideal candidate will be adaptable, enthusiastic, hard-working and passionate about their work. Our people are empowered to meet challenges head-on. We want someone who brings positive energy to the team, thinks on their feet and strives for the best results. Everyone’s opinions are valued, we celebrate diversity and treat each other honestly and respectfully. We welcome ideas and innovation as we look forward to the future of the company.

Key Responsibilities:

• Tank, pipework and centrifuge cleaning via dedicated CIP set
• Alfa Laval Brew 250 centrifuge operation
• Yeast management (harvest, viability, pitching etc)
• Fermentation management across styles
• Dry hopping 
• Gravity & pH checks
• Use of BREWW software for inventory and data input
• Hop selection
• Sensory analysis
• Accurate spreadsheet data entry
• General maintenance and equipment upkeep
• High level of housekeeping and cleanliness
• Willingness to lend a hand in other departments when necessary
• Occasional attendance at beer festivals/collaborations/events on behalf of Verdant

Desirable Experience:

• Previous commercial brewery experience and a love of fermentations, hops and yeast
• Experience working as part of a production team
• Excellent communication skills across teams and with management
• Mechanically minded with a practical approach to problem solving
• Good IT skills
• Remains calm under pressure
• Enjoys shift work 
• Strong work ethic and a definite team player
• Willingness to ‘muck in’ with tasks outside key responsibilities
• Valid forklift license would be an advantage, but not essential

What we offer

• A supportive and motivated team environment.
• Comprehensive support from the Cellar team
• Opportunities for professional development and growth.
• 28 days annual leave
• Company events
• Work pension scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Health & wellbeing provision
• Private medical insurance
• Company discounts and complementary pizza & drinks in our taproom on Fridays

Head Chef (The Seafood Bar)

Full Time
Falmouth, Cornwall
£36000 - £42000

The Role

It is with great sadness that our Head Chef Andy is leaving the Seafood Bar for pastures new. Andy has been with us from day 1 and after 5 years at the helm has decided to seek out a new opportunity up country. It’s no secret that Andy has managed to create something very special in our little venue. These are big shoes to fill. But, fill them we must.

The Seafood Bar is our little bar based on Quay Hill in Falmouth, it’s small but prides itself on delivering some of the finest Seafood Falmouth has to offer. Small plates of premium locally sourced seafood put together into interesting dishes that complement the beer and wine on offer.

The role allows for creative freedom, adding your own flair and imagination to the food coming from the kitchen. You will work closely with your team to create dishes that reflect the flavour and craft also represented in our beers.

You will need to be able to manage a small kitchen and small team. Working closely with the bar manager as well as all of the staff, this is a team effort. Hospitality is the order of the day at the Seafood Bar.

Duties

• Plan and execute menus
• Hire, supervise and train kitchen staff
• Train staff on new cooking techniques, recipes and safety procedures
• Monitor stock levels and order accordingly
• Maintain the cleanliness of the kitchen and kitchen equipment
• Oversee food preparation to ensure high quality standards are maintained
• Ensure compliance with food safety legislation and maintain 5* rating
• Collaborate with kitchen staff and restaurant management on new dishes and specials
• Manage food costs, liaising with suppliers and using seasonal local produce
• Maintain relations with suppliers
• Writing kitchen staff schedules

Skills

• Extensive experience in the hospitality industry, preferably in a seafood restaurant
• Strong knowledge of food and culinary expertise
• Proven ability to lead and manage a team in a fast paced environment
• Excellent communication skills
• Strong organisation skills
• Ability to prep and cook a high volume of food

To apply please send a CV and covering letter to - seafoodbar@verdantbrewing.co

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Finance Assistant

Full Time
Verdant HQ - Penryn, Cornwall (home working is an option)
£26000 - £28000
Reporting To: Group Finance Manager

The Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen within our Accounts and Finance Team due to a recent restructuring. As a Finance Assistant, you will play a pivotal role in supporting our group's financial operations. This position offers a unique chance to make a significant contribution to the smooth functioning of the finance department, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in financial processes and reporting.

At Verdant we pride ourselves on being an equal opportunities employer. Verdant is committed to the community we serve, not just here in Cornwall but nationally and internationally and the Beer community as a whole. We welcome and embrace all the diversity that this industry has to offer and anyone is welcome here at Verdant. We strive to ensure a workplace that is centred on inclusion and diversity.

Desirable Skills & Experience

• Strong accounting skills with experience in a similar role/ role with transferable skills
• Understanding of how to use common industry software
• AAT or qualified by experience
• Strong numerical and analytical skills
• Excellent communication skills
• High accuracy and acute attention to detail
• An ability to multitask
• A proactive approach
• Excellent organisational skills, demonstrating flexibility to respond to a variety of queries

Principal responsibilities:

• Processing multi venue/company sales and purchase invoices
• Maintaining finance in-boxes and effectively dealing with supplier queries and internal departmental queries.
• Processing of invoices on the purchases approval system (Dext)
• Managing maintenance of the purchase and sales ledgers, including credit control
• Checking and updating purchase ledger balances/supplier statement reconciliations
• Scanning, filing and logging account documents
• Updating computerised accounting systems
• Supporting the Group Finance Manager with day-to-day finance tasks
• Undertaking financial administration duties as required.

What we offer

• A supportive and motivated team environment.
• Comprehensive support from the Finance Manager and the wider finance team.
• Opportunities for professional development and growth.
• 28 days annual leave
• Company events
• Work pension scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Health & wellbeing provision
• Private medical insurance
• Company discounts and complementary pizza & drinks in our taproom on Fridays

How to Apply

Please send your CV and a cover letter outlining your suitability for the role to Dawn Pisowocki – accounts@verdantbrewing.co by April 25th 2024. Ensure your application highlights your experience, skills, and motivation for joining our team.

This role is ideal for someone who is looking to develop their career in finance, offering a supportive environment where your contribution will be valued and encouraged. Join us to become an integral part of our dynamic and forward-thinking team.