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Education
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Languages
Certification
Affiliations
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Jens Lövius

LONDON,City of London

Summary

My name is Jens Lövius, from Lund, Sweden. I have spent my last 10 years working at the Kernel Brewery in Bermondsey, London.


I consider myself being hardworking, good at teamwork and a positive colleague.


At the Kernel I worked in every section of the brewery, from orders, warehousing, working the old taproom, brewing, bottling, filling kegs/cask, cellar work, yeast management, cell counts, CIP etc.

Although the last 4 years or so, I worked primarily in production, brewing/cellar/bottling. I have a forklift license, and would use a forklift on a daily basis.


Organised and dependable brewer with 10 years of experience. Successful at managing multiple priorities with positive attitude. Willing to take on greater responsibilities to meet team goals.


Overview

28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Brewer

The Kernel Brewery
London, City of London
08.2013 - 09.2023
  • Ensured beer consistency with rigorous quality control checks.
  • Maintained brewing equipment, ensuring optimal performance.
  • Kept accurate records of ingredients used, promoting traceability and accountability.
  • Monitored fermentation process carefully, achieving desired results consistently.
  • Trained new staff on brewing techniques to maintain high-quality output.
  • Maintained clean, organised workspaces to facilitate efficient workflow.
  • Cleaned vats and processing equipment between batches to maintain optimum safety levels.
  • Collected samples for quality analysis.
  • Documented batch production information with details on ingredients and amounts, cycle times and temperatures observed.
  • Applied HACCP principles to minimise risks in production process.

Business owner

Bar La Contenta
Madrid, Spain
05.2010 - 07.2023
  • Ensured financial stability with careful budget management and forecasting.
  • Delivered high standards of service by training all staff members thoroughly.
  • Managed daily operations, ensuring smooth running of the business.
  • Oversaw inventory management, preventing stock shortages or overages.
  • Optimised daily operations to achieve maximum efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
  • Streamlined bar operations, leading to improved efficiency.
  • Oversaw line cleaning and cellar management.
  • Ordered beverage and equipment stock by analysing sales and customer trends.
  • Organised special events and functions and corporate lunches.
  • Interviewed, hired and trained staff on best bar practices, maintaining highly efficient service teams.

Bar manager

Delover SL
Madrid, Spain
08.2003 - 03.2010
  • Streamlined bar operations by implementing efficient inventory management strategies.
  • Negotiated supplier contracts for better pricing and improved product quality.
  • Trained new staff on customer service protocols to enhance guest experience.
  • Developed cocktail menus, resulting in increased beverage sales.
  • Managed cash handling procedures, reducing discrepancies in the daily tally.
  • Ensured compliance with local licensing laws for smooth operation of the bar.
  • Coordinated events at the venue, leading to increased bookings.

Distribution coordinator

Bad Taste Records
Madrid, Spain
01.2004 - 01.2006

Press related tasks, promoting releases, arranging interviews, marketing, tour manager.

Record store owner

Love Your Records
Lund, Sweden
01.1997 - 06.2003

Independent record store, specialised in rare records.

Promotions assistant

Bad Taste Records
Lund, Sweden
01.1996 - 01.1997

Distribution, promotion, press related tasks, scouting.

Education

General Certificate - Brewing and Distilling

IBD - The Institute of Brewing & Distilling
London
11/2015 - 11/2015

Certificate of Higher Education - Teaching, Special Education

University Of Lund
Lund, Sweden
01/1995 - 07/2000

Certificate of Higher Education - Human Ecology

University Of Lund
Lund, Sweden
01/1994 - 06/1994

Skills

  • Brewing techniques
  • Mashing control
  • Fermentation understanding
  • Recipe development
  • Equipment maintenance
  • Yeast handling
  • Pasteurisation process
  • Quality control
  • Packaging machinery
  • HACCP principles
  • Temperature control systems

Languages

Swedish
Native
English
Fluent
Spanish
Fluent

Certification

General certificate in brewing and distilling IBD

Forklift license

Affiliations

  • Music, record collection, running, art etc

References

Evin O'Riordan, Founder/owner The Kernel Brewery, evin@thekernelbrewery.com

Timeline

Brewer

The Kernel Brewery
08.2013 - 09.2023

Business owner

Bar La Contenta
05.2010 - 07.2023

Distribution coordinator

Bad Taste Records
01.2004 - 01.2006

Bar manager

Delover SL
08.2003 - 03.2010

Record store owner

Love Your Records
01.1997 - 06.2003

Promotions assistant

Bad Taste Records
01.1996 - 01.1997

General Certificate - Brewing and Distilling

IBD - The Institute of Brewing & Distilling
11/2015 - 11/2015

Certificate of Higher Education - Teaching, Special Education

University Of Lund
01/1995 - 07/2000

Certificate of Higher Education - Human Ecology

University Of Lund
01/1994 - 06/1994
Jens Lövius