Edward Stubbs
Worthing
Summary
Enthusiastic Brewer with a comprehensive understanding of the brewing process and quality control measures. Implemented innovative recipes and improved operational workflows, driving product excellence and team performance. Aiming to contribute energy and insight to a forward-thinking brewery.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Brewer
Three Acre Brewery
, Sussex
10.2024 - Current
- Brewed large-scale batches of beer, ensuring quality and consistency for award-winning beers.
- Participated in the complete brewing process, overseeing every step from ingredient selection to fermentation and packaging.
- Oversaw the cleaning and maintenance of brewing equipment, adhering to strict hygiene standards.
- Monitored beer production cycles and ingredient usage with a good understanding of Breww software.
- Developed and implemented new recipes, contributing to a diverse product lineup.
- Conducted quality control tests such as Ph and gravity readings to ensure product consistency and excellence.
- Collaborated with the team to improve brewing processes and efficiency.
- Conducted regular tastings to maintain high standards of flavor and quality.
Packaging brewer
Mondo Brewing co.
London
01.2024 - 10.2024
- Packaging product efficiently to specification.
- Quality Control carried out on the finished product including; carbon dioxide grams per litre, total packaged oxygen, can seam integrity inspection, weights and measures.
- Successfully operating the packaging machinery and solving problems to enhance their performance and reliability.
- Setup packaging machinery and product lines for production and CIP and running CIPs on all machines.
- Moving pallets and stock items with a forklift and pallet truck
- Performing scheduled maintenance.
- Maintaining all S.O.P., Equipment Maintenance Forms and updating SALSA documentation where necessary.
- Reporting Weekly, Monthly and Quarterly on performance and maintenance issues
- Working with Operations and Production Plannings team to manage stock levels.
- Working with Operations and Production Plannings team to develop a Packaging Plan and amending the plan to adapt to changing production needs.
Assistant Brewer / Operations
East London Brewing co.
London
09.2023 - 01.2024
- Assisted in the daily operations of the brewery, including cleaning and sanitising equipment and kegs.
- Maintained cleanliness of brewhouse during production hours by sweeping floors, wiping down surfaces, etc.
- Participated in quality control procedures such as testing gravity samples and performing sensory analysis of finished beers.
- Kept accurate records of beer production for quality control purposes; reported any irregularities or safety concerns.
- Assisted with packaging beer after fermentation (canning/bottling).
Vineyard supervisor / tractor driver
Gusbourne
Appledore
06.2022 - 09.2023
- Firm understanding of vineyard practices, including pruning, canopy management, pest and disease management, and harvest of grapes.
- Proficient in operating tractors with multiple implements including mowers, sprayers, hedgers, and harvesters.
- Responsible for day to day operations across 60 hectare's of vineyard's in compliance with the vineyard manager.
- A versatile key member of the production team capable of shifting gears between tractor-driving and operation of associated implements, scouting, and supervising crews.
- Supervise and direct crews for all hand-labor activities, ensuring an acceptable level of training, comprehension, and execution of tasks.
- Perform regular start-up safety and operational checks, maintaining associated records.
- Diagnose problems, perform minor repairs, test and make adjustments to equipment and implements.
Garden centre assistant
Saxon plants
Sussex
06.2020 - 06.2022
- Sowing seeds, planting bulbs or taking cuttings and watering, pruning, weeding and treating for pests and disease.
- Putting plants into pots and trays, ready to sell.
- Setting out displays of plants, pots and garden tools.
- Helping to carry and load heavy items to customers' cars.
- Pricing stock and filling the shelves.
- Phoning to order new stock.
- Advising customers on plant choice and care.
Flooring Specialist
Dobson's flooring
05.2017 - 06.2020
- Responsible for laying floor coverings in establishments such as buildings, restaurants, garages, offices, and factories.
- Used various materials, including screed and epoxy resins.
- Inspected and cleaned the surface in preparation for the material.
- Measured area to determine the amount of materials needed.
- Conferred with the architect or business owner to determine the ideal material and layout.
- Corrected defects such as a sub-floor that is unlevel.
- Sweeped, scraped sand, or chipped dirt and irregularities from base surfaces, and filled cracks with putty, plaster, or cement grout to form the smooth foundation.
Vineyard / Winery worker
Rathfinny estate
10.2013 - 04.2017
- Assisted on Bottling lines, Packing and Warehousing.
- Build lines to transfer wine into different tanks.
- Operate all Harvest equipment, presses, hoppers, conveyor systems, pumps and hoists.
- Cleaned and sanitized tanks and processed equipment for harvest preparation.
- Assisted and directed temporary cellar workers during harvest.
- Inspected labels and bottles for defects Loaded pallets of glass onto conveyor belts Maintained orderly work area constantly.
- Sanitize Equipment & Tanks-Wine Racking & Press Outs, Pump Overs, Clean Inside Presses.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Music Production and Creative recording
University of Brighton
06-2022
National diploma (level 3) - Music production
Northbrook College
06-2010
Diploma - Music Business
Brighton institute of modern music
06-2008
W.S.E.T 2 (Merit) - Wines and Spirits
Plumpton College
04-2015
Skills
- Problem Solving
- Forklift driving
- Machine maintenance
- Cleaning
- Fermentation
- Multitasking
- Operations
- Time Management
Languages
English
Timeline
Brewer
Three Acre Brewery
10.2024 - Current
Packaging brewer
Mondo Brewing co.
01.2024 - 10.2024
Assistant Brewer / Operations
East London Brewing co.
09.2023 - 01.2024
Vineyard supervisor / tractor driver
Gusbourne
06.2022 - 09.2023
Garden centre assistant
Saxon plants
06.2020 - 06.2022
Flooring Specialist
Dobson's flooring
05.2017 - 06.2020
Vineyard / Winery worker
Rathfinny estate
10.2013 - 04.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Music Production and Creative recording
University of Brighton
National diploma (level 3) - Music production
Northbrook College
Diploma - Music Business
Brighton institute of modern music
W.S.E.T 2 (Merit) - Wines and Spirits
Plumpton College