Assistant Brewer Meadery

Batch Mead is a small, growing craft meadery seeking a reliable, execution-focused Assistant Brewer & Production Associate to support daily production and maintain consistent production velocity. Monday through Friday 9:30-4p This is a hands-on support role focused on brewing assistance, sanitation, packaging, shipping and inventory tasks. The ideal candidate enjoys structured work, follows processes closely, and takes pride in keeping production moving efficiently. This role supports the Head Meadmaker Responsibilities Brewing & Production Support Assist with brewing, fermentation, cellaring, and packaging activities Support fermentations, including starting batches, monitoring gravity and pH, and tracking fermentation progress Assist with filtration and packaging into bottles, cans, and kegs Execute daily production priorities as assigned Sanitation & Facility Care Clean and sanitize tanks, hoses, kegs, tools, and equipment Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary production environment Perform routine facility cleaning (mopping, vacuuming, organizing materials) Break down cardboard and manage waste and recycling Packaging & Inventory Support Bottle filling, capping, labeling, and packaging Assist with order packing and labeling as needed Take inventory of packaging materials and production supplies Help ensure materials are organized and ready for production runs Physical & Work Requirements Ability to lift up to 60 lbs (e.g., honey buckets, kegs) Comfortable performing repetitive physical tasks Ability to stand, bend, lift, and work on your feet for extended periods Qualifications Required Prior experience assisting or running batches in a commercial meadery or brewery Experience producing alcohol in a commercial setting Strong attention to detail and cleanliness Ability to follow procedures and execute tasks consistently Reliable, punctual, and able to work independently when directed Comfortable receiving direction and adjusting priorities as needed Preferred Experience monitoring fermentations (gravity, pH) Packaging experience (bottling, kegging, labeling) Familiarity with sanitation best practices Homebrewing or meadmaking background

Job Type:

Part-time Pay:

$22.00 - $24.00 per hour Expected hours: 30 per week

Benefits:

Employee discount Application Question(s): Are you located within 10 miles of Temecula? If not, please explain your willingness to commute. Do you have any experience in a commercial winery, brewery or meadery? (If no, please know we are not able to consider your application at this time. ) Please explain your experience with brewing:

Work Location:

In person