Part-time cellarperson

Ardent Craft Ales is hiring a part-time Cellarperson/Packaging Assistant to support our production team at our 15 bbl brewhouse.

We’re looking for a hardworking, detail-oriented individual who’s eager to contribute to our daily cellar and packaging operations. This is a great opportunity for someone with brewery experience to grow their skills in a respected, fast-paced craft brewery environment.

To apply, send a resume & cover letter to jobs@ardentcraftales.com

Position Responsibilities & Duties 

• Lift up to 50 lbs and push up to 150 lbs, with the endurance to stand for most of your shift.

• Perform daily CIP processes for fermentation vessels and brite tanks.

• Wash and prepare kegs for filling.

• Assist with all packaging operations, including canning and kegging.

• Support yeast handling processes, including harvesting, pitching, and management.

• Work directly with brewers to assist with ingredient prep and handling on brew days.

• Prepare and complete beer transfers to brite tanks.

• Conduct dissolved oxygen and dissolved CO₂ sampling.

• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment in the brewhouse.

• Follow all relevant company standard operating procedures and maintain regular communication with the Head Brewer to keep them informed of activities and any issues that may come up.

Experience & Skills 

• Minimum 1+ year of experience in a commercial brewery.

• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to cleanliness, safety, and quality.

• Solid interpersonal communication skills.

• Familiarity with cellar operations, packaging equipment, and basic lab sampling preferred.

• Reliable, team-oriented, and eager to continue learning.

• Willingness to work flexible part-time hours, including some early morning, evenings and weekends if needed.

• Industry references encouraged.

Physical Position Requirements

An employee in this position works primarily in a manufacturing environment, working in, on, and around vessels and pipes under pressure containing air, CO₂, water, beer, chemicals, steam, and hazardous chemicals. The nature of the position requires one to frequently reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, as well as to ascend and descend a staircase repeatedly throughout the shift. As the work areas are mechanical in nature and may be elevated, the employee may be required to complete fall protection training and/or special training for entering confined spaces.

Salary & Benefits

• Up to $20/hr based on experience

• Employee food & beer discounts

• Paid time off

About Us

Ardent Craft Ales is a brewery, taproom, and beer garden in the Scott's Addition neighborhood of Richmond, Virginia. We began as a co-op in a Richmond garage, a space where we sought to create innovative beers and introduce others to historic brewing methods and beer styles. As a production brewery, our mission remains the same: to produce and celebrate exceptional and ambitious beers with the ever-growing craft beer community.

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To apply, send a resume & cover letter to jobs@ardentcraftales.com