Real Ale Brewing Company, an award winning regional brewer in Blanco, Texas, is accepting applications for a Packaging Hall Assistant. Who are we looking for? The ideal candidate will have a can-do attitude, is a multi-tasker, a quick learner, and must enjoy a dynamic and fast-paced work environment. Especially seeking those who take pride in a job well done – by making sure every case of beer is perfectly packaged before it goes out the door!

Job Summary
The Packaging Hall Assistant position is a diverse position which requires knowledge and understanding of multiple stations throughout the Packaging Hall.

Primary Responsibilities
Each station in the Packaging Hall requires the operator to perform a list of duties that includes, but is not limited to:
• Station and machine set up following SOP
• Machine operation following SOP
• Minor machinery maintenance following SOP
• Quality checks following SOP
• Station cleanliness and organization
• Proper documentation of information concerning the day’s production
• Proper handling of chemicals for sanitation cycles/CIP cycles/general use cleaning
• Run station with a focus on safety, cleanliness and sanitation
• Be alert for any quality issues concerning the packages we are producing, pulling the items and resolving the issue
• Remove and save manufacturer defected materials according to SOP
• Inform manager of mechanical issues observed and offer ideas for improvements to the work station
• Strive to minimize waste and down time
• Assist Packaging Hall and Operations teams with other duties as necessary

Essential Functions
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to be flexible with schedule
• Report to work on time
• Proper use and handling of chemicals
• Repeated lifting of 35 - 75 lbs.
• Must wear company supplied steel-toed boots throughout entire shift, as well as safety glasses, ear protection, and gloves as required
• Safely operate forklift, pallet jacks, and other equipment
• Adhere to policies outlined in the employee handbook
• Must maintain current TABC server certification
• Promote a safe work environment by adhering to safety policies and procedures

Benefits
Paid Time Off • Employer paid Health, Dental, Vision, and Life insurance • Employer paid Long-term Disability insurance • Simple IRA with Employer Matching • Voluntary Short-Term Disability insurance • Voluntary Additional Life insurance • and, of course, Beer!

Real Ale Brewing Co. is an established award-winning Texas (only!) brewery seeking an outgoing, enthusiastic beer professional. The ideal candidate will have previous sales experience, outstanding relationship building skills, knowledge of craft beer, and be both business and customer minded. In addition, this job requires the ability to problem solve on the fly, as well as follow through on commitments to our customers, distributor, and fans alike. This position will be based out of Austin, TX.

The Sales Representative’s responsibility is to support the brewery and our distributor by growing sales, establishing and maintaining relationships in the on/off premise market, and being a brand ambassador for Real Ale Brewing Co. It is also the responsibility of the Sales Representative to manage an assigned territory, execute promotions and support the initiatives and objectives of the brewery’s brand strategy.

Please read on to learn more about this position and qualifications.   If you think this is the job for you, we’d love to hear from you - please send cover letter and resume, along with salary requirements to jobs@realalebrewing.com

Primary Responsibilities

• Increase sales within designated market territory
• Secure new tap placements within on-premise market
• Assist distributor with the sales and marketing of all Real Ale products primarily in the ATX and Central Texas market(s), as well as other markets in the state as needed
• Maintain consistent market visitation schedule among all assigned territories; work quarterly target account list and visitation schedule including chain and independent on/off-premise accounts
• Schedule and attend on/off-premise tastings, promotions and special events
• Create and maintain a professional business relationship with distributor’s Sales Manager(s), Sales Rep Team and Operations Staff
• Establish schedule for and perform market audits for all accounts to ensure product freshness
• Collect sales data and set goals and agenda(s) for quarterly distributor meetings
• Must be able to work evenings and weekends in the ATX, Central Texas market(s)
• Responsible for an expense account for promotional and relationship development purposes
• Provide weekly market summary reports to management
• Increase the number of on/off-premise accounts via cold calls
• Manage personal point of sale (POS) inventory within distributor warehouse and facilitate support when necessary
• Preserve and develop the Real Ale brand
• Maintain new accounts and ensure that they will develop into long-term partners
• Develop knowledge of beer styles and competitors in the market place
• Increase distribution, displays, on/off-premise features and promotions, staff trainings, beer dinners and POS placements
• Schedule, organize and attend Community Support Events in order to promote Real Ale
• Perform monthly market ride along(s) with distributor Sales Rep Team, when applicable
• Monitor product inventory levels within distributor warehouse and facilitate support when necessary
• Develop and analyze reports via VIP software to set and monitor weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual market objectives
• Maintain professional image and demeanor at all times

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree is required
• Intermediate Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills
• Presentation skills including the ability to conduct creative and informative presentations
• Excellent business analytic skills
• Organizational and administrative skills
• Strong interpersonal and negotiating skills
• Time management skills
• Must be a minimum of 21 years of age
• Must hold a valid driver’s license without any alcohol related offenses
• Must be able to drive long distances regularly, in your own vehicle
• Flexible schedule, must be able to work outside of regular business hours, including nights and weekends
• Occasional lifting of up to 45 lbs.
• Must maintain current TABC Server certification
• Must provide space to function as a home office

Benefits
Paid Time Off • Employer paid Health, Dental, Vision, and Life insurance • Employer paid Long-term Disability insurance • Simple IRA with Employer Matching • Voluntary Short-Term Disability insurance • Voluntary Additional Life insurance • and, of course, Beer and a beautiful Hill Country setting!

Real Spirits, part of the Real Ale Brewing Co. family, is seeking a hard-working, organized, self-starter, who is eager to learn while doing.  The ideal candidate will have some distilling or brewing experience, but more importantly, be able to work in a dynamic and fast paced environment, while focusing on the quality production of spirits.  This position is based in Blanco, TX.

Please read on to learn more about this position and qualifications.   If you think this is the job for you, we’d love to hear from you - please send cover letter and resume, along with salary requirements to jobs@realalebrewing.com 

Job Summary

The Assistant Distiller will support all steps of the distillation process, from receiving wash into the still house for primary and secondary distillation and ultimately into barrels for aging where appropriate.   As well, the Assistant Distiller will participate in inventory, packaging, cleaning and maintenance activities.  The Assistant Distiller works under the supervision of the Head Distiller.   This is a full time, non-exempt position, located in Blanco, TX.

Primary Responsibilities

• Transfer bulk wash from brewery to still house utilizing sanitary operations and procedures
• Blending, processing, measuring, transfers bulk spirit and other material components through defined stages to achieve finished quality targets.
• Operate and maintain the mechanical systems of the distillery to include distillation apparatus, filtration, pumps, scales and other support equipment.
• Monitors multiple stages of the distillation process, especially critical time and temperature
• Assist with bottling and labeling of spirits
• Transfer of finished spirits into barrels and management of those barrels through packaging
• Performs CIP operations on tanks, lines, and other equipment while following all appropriate quality, PPE and safety procedures.
• Supports ordering of raw materials and recording daily, weekly, monthly and quarterly production reports.
  (TABC, TTB, in-house)
• Supports inventory processes, receiving materials, and loading/unloading trucks using a forklift.
• Performs QC monitoring during all stages of the process, from raw materials to finished product.
• Assists with administrative tasks such as record keeping, maintaining technical logs, compliance requirements/reporting, and other duties as required.
• Assists with marketing/distillery events as needed
• Support new product development

Essential Functions

• Excellent time management skills
• Communicates effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Able to multitask and prioritize with little direction
• Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Observes safety procedures and uses equipment and materials properly
• Works safely with hazardous chemicals
• Maintains a positive working environment
• Works effectively both independently and as part of a team
• Willing to adjust work schedule based on needs of the brewery
• Ability to stand for long periods of time, in wet working conditions,
• Ability to occasionally lift up to 50lbs
• Adheres to company policies
• Maintains current TABC certification
• Assist with distillery and brewery events, as needed

Benefits
Paid Time Off • Employer paid Health, Dental, Vision, and Life insurance • Employer paid Long-term Disability insurance • Simple IRA with Employer Matching • Voluntary Short-Term Disability insurance • Voluntary Additional Life insurance • and, of course, Beer and a beautiful Hill Country setting!

Real Ale Brewing Co. is an established award-winning Texas (only!) brewery seeking an outgoing, enthusiastic beer professional. The ideal candidate will have previous sales experience, outstanding relationship building skills, knowledge of craft beer, and be both business and customer minded. In addition, this job requires the ability to problem solve on the fly, as well as follow through on commitments to our customers, distributor, and fans alike. This position will be based out of Dallas, TX.

The Sales Representative’s responsibility is to support the brewery and our distributor by growing sales, establishing and maintaining relationships in the on/off premise market, and being a brand ambassador for Real Ale Brewing Co. It is also the responsibility of the Sales Representative to manage an assigned territory, execute promotions and support the initiatives and objectives of the brewery’s brand strategy.

Please read on to learn more about this position and qualifications.   If you think this is the job for you, we’d love to hear from you - please send cover letter and resume, along with salary requirements to jobs@realalebrewing.com

Primary Responsibilities

• Increase sales within designated market territory
• Secure new tap placements within on-premise market
• Assist distributor with the sales and marketing of all Real Ale products primarily in the Dallas and NorthTexas market(s), as well as other markets in the state as needed
• Maintain consistent market visitation schedule among all assigned territories; work quarterly target account list and visitation schedule including chain and independent on/off-premise accounts
• Schedule and attend on/off-premise tastings, promotions and special events
• Create and maintain a professional business relationship with distributor’s Sales Manager(s), Sales Rep Team and Operations Staff
• Establish schedule for and perform market audits for all accounts to ensure product freshness
• Collect sales data and set goals and agenda(s) for quarterly distributor meetings
• Must be able to work evenings and weekends in the Dallas/ North Texas market(s)
• Responsible for an expense account for promotional and relationship development purposes
• Provide weekly market summary reports to management
• Increase the number of on/off-premise accounts via cold calls
• Manage personal point of sale (POS) inventory within distributor warehouse and facilitate support when necessary
• Preserve and develop the Real Ale brand
• Maintain new accounts and ensure that they will develop into long-term partners
• Develop knowledge of beer styles and competitors in the market place
• Increase distribution, displays, on/off-premise features and promotions, staff trainings, beer dinners and POS placements
• Schedule, organize and attend Community Support Events in order to promote Real Ale
• Perform monthly market ride along(s) with distributor Sales Rep Team, when applicable
• Monitor product inventory levels within distributor warehouse and facilitate support when necessary
• Develop and analyze reports via VIP software to set and monitor weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual market objectives
• Maintain professional image and demeanor at all times

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree is preferred
• Intermediate Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills
• Presentation skills including the ability to conduct creative and informative presentations
• Excellent business analytic skills
• Organizational and administrative skills
• Strong interpersonal and negotiating skills
• Time management skills
• Must be a minimum of 21 years of age
• Must hold a valid driver’s license without any alcohol related offenses
• Must be able to drive long distances regularly, in your own vehicle
• Flexible schedule, must be able to work outside of regular business hours, including nights and weekends
• Occasional lifting of up to 45 lbs.
• Must maintain current TABC Server certification
• Must provide space to function as a home office

Benefits
Paid Time Off • Employer paid Health, Dental, Vision, and Life insurance • Employer paid Long-term Disability insurance • Simple IRA with Employer Matching • Voluntary Short-Term Disability insurance • Voluntary Additional Life insurance • and, of course, Beer and a beautiful Hill Country setting!

When we have events here at the brewery, we're always looking for volunteers (unpaid) to come help us serve beer to thirsty customers!

If you're interested in volunteering for one of our events, please fill out this online form. All questions about volunteering can be directed to info@realalebrewing.com

Volunteer Interest Form

Job Summary
Assist in the production of quality wort and beer.

Primary Roles & Responsibilities

• Use proper cleaning and sanitation procedures on heat exchangers and piping to fermenters to ensure product quality
• Monitor tank temperatures to ensure proper fermentation and scheduling according to brand guidelines
• Perform yeast drops from fermenters
• Assist with dryhopping
• Maintain proper awareness and adherence of SOP’s
• Help keep cellar vessels/area clean and organized
• Assist with cask conditioning program, specifically cask cleaning and sanitization, and specialty beer production as needed
• Train for and participate in sensory program
• Securing the facility at the end of production week, including tank audit and completion of closing checklist
• Assist Head Cellarman and Head Brewer with projects and other tasks as needed
• Willingness to learn and take on new responsibilities as needed

Essential Functions

• Excellent time management skills
• Able to multitask and prioritize with little direction
• Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Observes safety procedures and uses equipment and materials properly
• Works safely with hazardous chemicals
• Maintains a positive working environment
• Works effectively both independently and as part of a team
• Willing to adjust work schedule based on needs of the brewery
• Ability to stand for long periods of time, in wet working conditions,
• Ability to occasionally lift up to 50lbs
• Adheres to company policies
• Maintains current TABC certification
• Assist with distillery and brewery events, as needed

Benefits
Paid Time Off • Employer paid Health, Dental, Vision, and Life insurance • Employer paid Long-term Disability insurance • Simple IRA with Employer Matching • Voluntary Short-Term Disability insurance • Voluntary Additional Life insurance • and, of course, Beer and a beautiful Hill Country setting!