Head Brewer

Package

Salary & Hours

• Up to £60,000 depending on experience
• 40 hours per week
• Based at our Liverpool City Centre Brewery, Bar & Kitchen
• Full-time employees receive 28 days of annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays), increasing to 33 days after 5 years of service. Annual leave is pro-rated for part-time or alternative working arrangements.
• Contributable Company pension scheme

Job Introduction

T J Morris Brewing Ltd is a growing brewery producing high quality cask and premium craft beers. Our brewery is based in the Baltic Triangle in Liverpool and includes an on-site Bar and Kitchen. We are part of the wider T J Morris Ltd (Home Bargains) Group.

We own the well-known Liverpool brand Higsons, which dates back to 1780, alongside the modern Love Lane craft beer range. With strong backing and a direct route to market through more than 500 Home Bargains stores, we are entering an exciting stage of growth and development.

We are looking for an experienced Head Brewer to lead our brewing operation and help drive the next chapter for both brands. This is a rare opportunity to take ownership of a well-equipped brewery and play a key role in shaping the beers, the team, and the direction of the brewery.

Job Overview

• Lead all brewing and packaging operations at the Liverpool brewery
• Manage the full brewing process from ingredient sourcing through to packaging
• Maintain high standards of quality and consistency across all beers
• Plan and manage production schedules to ensure smooth and efficient operations
• Lead and support the brewery team, creating a positive and productive working environment
• Develop new recipes and seasonal releases for both the Love Lane and Higsons ranges
• Use the 50HL production brew kit alongside the 5HL trial brew kit for new product development and collaboration brews
• Support the growth of both brands across on trade and off trade markets
• Manage HACCP systems, maintain SALSA accreditation, and oversee site health and safety
• Ensure all brewing and packaging activities meet regulatory and hygiene standards
• Monitor brewery performance and identify ways to improve efficiency and reduce beer and energy losses
• Ensure brewing equipment and facilities are maintained to a high operational standard

Minimum Criteria To Apply

• Formal brewing qualification
• At least 5 year’s experience running or managing a brewing operation
• Strong technical knowledge of brewing processes, recipe development, and quality assurance
• Experience managing brewery production, equipment maintenance, and scheduling
• Strong knowledge of hygiene standards, HACCP systems, and regulatory compliance
• Experience maintaining or working with SALSA accreditation and brewery health and safety systems
• Good understanding of the UK beer market including both on trade and off trade
• Creative approach to product development and seasonal brewing
• Ability to identify opportunities to improve efficiency and reduce waste
• Strong organisational, communication, and problem-solving skills
• A practical and flexible approach with the ability to lead a team
• Valid UK driving licence and FLT licence