CAREERS

Location(s): Woburn, Seaport

About FOH Support Role: 

This position will be a mixed and rotating role with a focus on assisting customers & beertenders with general questions, merchandise and to-go beer sales, and bar operations to help generate revenue and keep customers engaged & happy.

Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Retail Cashier / Host

• Recognize & greet guests at the door and help field initial questions about the flow and operation of the venue
• Sales of all merchandise, cans, and growlers to go
• Retain knowledge about the history, philosophy & FAQs of LHBCo 
• Operate point-of-sale system & cash register
• Fulfill ecommerce merchandise orders and ensure of their prompt delivery
• Restock merchandise & par inventory levels, maintain cleanliness and organization of retail displays
• Report tips and sales to beertenders at the end of each night

Barback

• Multitask within a fast paced environment while providing a high level of professionalism
• Operate, maintain, & troubleshoot draft equipment
• Change kegs & retrieve inventory as needed
• Collect, wash, and return glassware for service
• Pre-bus tables on the floor, collecting glassware and trash to ensure customer satisfaction
• Stock customer service stations
• Assist bartenders with any needs on the fly
• Setup & proper close down at the end of each night. This includes mopping the floors, cleaning and covering the taps faucets, wiping down the bar, cleaning the bathrooms, taking the trash out, and ensuring the building is secure & locked

FOH Support Qualifications / Preferred Experience:

• Ability to stand for long periods of time (8-10 hours)
• Ability to lift 50-100 lbs. Must be able to stand, walk, lift and bend for long periods of time
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including holidays, evenings and weekends
• Tendency to clean excessively, and remain organized at all times
• Outgoing and high energy; enjoys high volume of public interaction; positive attitude and strong verbal communication skills
• Must have reliable transportation

Compensation:

We offer a competitive compensation package based on experience level. Our benefits package includes: paid holidays and time off, medical, dental, vision, and supplemental insurances, 401k, tuition reimbursement, parental leave, a referral bonus program and much more.

How to apply:

If you are ready to join the Lord Hobo team, email your resume and a cover letter to careers@lordhobo.com.

Lord Hobo Brewing Company is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

To apply for this position, e-mail your resumé and thoughtful cover letter to careers@lordhobo.com

Location(s): Woburn

Lord Hobo has an exciting opportunity within our Human Resources Department. This person will assist the Director of Human Resources with the day-to-day people needs at a rapidly expanding organization. The right candidate will have the chance to grow within the company and will develop exposure to a wide array of HR related areas. 

Responsibilities:

• Talent Acquisition and Retention
  • Screen candidates for hire for minimum qualifications
  • Internally track all incoming applicants in company database
  • In conjunction with HR Director, work to unify and hire for all current and future Lord Hobo locations (e.g. Lord Hobo Seaport, Lord Hobo Cambridge, etc.)
  • Schedule interviews and handle full cycle of interview follow up
  • Execute background checks and pre-employment screenings
  • Help coordinate employee on-boarding and new hire schedules
  • Attend industry and networking events as needed
• Culture Development
  • Serve as administrative arm of Lord Hobo’s Culture Committee
  • Partner with the HR Director to facilitate special projects involving team development and culture
  • Provide creative and insightful ideas to grow the Lord Hobo Culture and work towards ongoing culture goals
  • Assist with continuous development of Lord Hobo’s culture and culture related initiatives
  • Help promote cross functional culture of communication and inclusion across all departments
• Compliance
  • Continuously helps drive HR’s commitment to organizational safety
  • Perform compliance audits on internal HR systems
  • Assist with all required organizational trainings and related tracking
  • Work with the HR Director on the maintenance of our HR policies and company handbook
  • Maintain safety records and assist with necessary OSHA reporting
  • Assist with employee discipline and termination needs including (e.g. COBRA, DUA, written warnings etc.)
• Administrative
  • Serve as main point of contact in the event the HR Director is off-site or out of office
  • Assist with 90-day and annual review processes for all employees
  • Assist with benefits administration, selection and enrollment
  • Perform administrative tasks as required 
  • Project based work as needed
  • Liaise with multiple departments on incoming requests and needs
  • Assist finance department with collection and administration of payroll
  • Enter data as required into payroll systems

Qualifications:

At a minimum, candidates for the Human Resources Administrator must have the following qualifications:

• Human Resources Management or Business related degree
• Three or more years experience in a HR role or related position
• Working knowledge of HR functions and best practices
• Knowledge of employment law and human resources responsibilities
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Passion for people and craft beverages
• Possess high level of personal integrity and a commitment to employee confidentiality 
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail
• Comfortable interacting across all levels of the organization
• Proficiency in Google and Microsoft Office Suites
• Willingness to travel between other Lord Hobo locations as needed

Compensation:

Our total compensation package includes a competitive starting wage, generous paid time off, a health insurance package for full time employees, a generous beer discount to enjoy the fruits of your hard work, and much more.

How to apply:

If you are ready to join the Lord Hobo team, email your resume and a cover letter to careers@lordhobo.com.

Lord Hobo Brewing Company is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

To apply for this position, e-mail your resumé and thoughtful cover letter to careers@lordhobo.com

Location(s): Woburn, Seaport

About Line Cook Role:

Lord Hobo Brewing Co. (LHBCo) is hiring full-time Line Cooks in Massachusetts who will be responsible for the preparation and service of pizzas, salads, and other menu items to Lord Hobo standards.

Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Daily preparation of ingredients to the kitchen manager’s standards
• High volume food production while maintaining high quality & consistent products
• Multitask within a fast paced environment while providing a high level of professionalism & customer service
• Safely store and prepare food at appropriate temperatures and sanitary conditions
• Daily station prep and cleanup including: rotating stock items while maintaining accurate food inventories, restocking for subsequent shifts, sanitizing food prep area & kitchen, cleaning dishes, & mopping floors
• Maintain cleanliness and organization at all times

Line Cook Qualifications / Preferred Experience:

• ServSafe preferred
• Strong knowledge of proper food handling procedures
• Previous experience in a high volume kitchen
• Outgoing and high energy; positive attitude and strong verbal communication skills; capable of taking direction well
• Tendency to clean excessively, and remain organized at all times
• Passionate and aware of trends within food and beverage industry
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including holidays, evenings and weekends
• Ability to lift 50-100 lbs
• Must be able to stand, walk, lift and bend for long periods of time (8 hrs)
• Must have reliable transportation

Compensation:

We offer a competitive compensation package based on experience level. Our benefits package includes: paid holidays and time off, medical, dental, vision, and supplemental insurances, 401k, tuition reimbursement, parental leave, a referral bonus program and much more.

How to apply:

If you are ready to join the Lord Hobo team, email your resume and a cover letter to careers@lordhobo.com.

Lord Hobo Brewing Company is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

To apply for this position, e-mail your resumé and thoughtful cover letter to careers@lordhobo.com

Location(s): Woburn

We are hiring a Packaging Operator in our Woburn, MA brewery. The Packaging Operator position is a key role responsible for both the day-to-day packaging of LHBCo beers and the continual upkeep of the packaging equipment. Specific responsibilities include:

• Help own filler operations of Krones canning line
• Can and keg beer according to the daily packaging schedule
• Assist with troubleshooting and resolving packaging issues
• Set up, operate, and maintain our Krones canning machine including line changeovers between 12oz and 16oz cans and brand specific cartons
• Set up, operate, and maintain our IDD Mini King kegging machine for the full variety of draft container offerings
• Contribute to and rely on packaging performance metrics
• Identify and implement improvements to maximize package quality and operations efficiency
• Pick and prepare packaging raw materials including folding case trays and washing kegs
• Pick, document, and load finished beer to be distributed to our customers
• Work towards the daily goal of a pristinely clean brewery
• Assist with preventative maintenance initiatives
• Work with the QC department to identify and implement improvements to maximize quality
• Operate a Econocorp Spartan cartoner

Packaging Operator qualifications

At a minimum, the Packaging Operator must have the following:

• 2+ years of experience operating packaging equipment (prefer: food or beverage packaging)
• Ability to mechanically maintain and adjust packaging equipment to improve its operation
• Experience with packaging equipment changeovers and mechanical adjustments
• Good interpersonal skills and team spirit
• Ability to operate a forklift and pallet jack
• Ability to stand for prolonged periods, stoop, crawl, twist, turn, lift, kneel, climb ladders and stairs
• Ability to regularly lift/carry heavy supplies, like bags of grain and kegs of beer
• Ability to work in a brewery environment which may be loud, slick, humid, and hot
• Ability to comply with safe chemical handling procedures, including personal protection equipment such as gloves and goggles

Compensation and benefits

We offer a competitive compensation package based on experience including a competitive base wage, healthcare, career advancement opportunities, and of course a generous beer benefit so that you can enjoy the luxuries of your hard work.

How to apply:

If you are ready to join the Lord Hobo team, email your resume and a cover letter to careers@lordhobo.com.

Lord Hobo Brewing Company is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

To apply for this position, e-mail your resumé and thoughtful cover letter to careers@lordhobo.com

Location(s): Woburn

Responsibilities would include but are not limited to:

• Raw ingredient handling, all aspects of a brew day, transferring wort/beer, yeast handling, packaging, monitoring fermentations, etc.
• Operate brewhouse with maximum attention to detail and accuracy (milling, mashing, lautering, proper gravities, etc.)
• Yeast management (harvesting, pitching and counts/viabilities)
• Tank management (gravity checks, trub dumps and dry-hopping)
• CIP and Sanitization on all vessels (fermenters, heat exchanger, mash tun, kettle, and bright beer tanks)
• Mash tun cleaning including removal of spent grain
• Troubleshooting, technical maintenance and by-the-letter adherence to SOP’s
• Maintain an inventory of raw materials & brewery supplies
• Ability to understand and pinch hit in cellar and packaging when needed
• Organize production logs, inventory reports, packaging logs, etc.
• Work and communicate well across all levels of a brewery operation (management, cellar, packaging, FOH, customers, suppliers, etc.)
• Assist with the development of our QA/QC program
• Maintain brewery equipment as well as general facility

Production Brewer qualifications:

At a minimum, the Production Brewer must have the following:

• 1-2 years of experience in a production brewery or brewpub
• Strong work ethic and self-starting attitude
• Good interpersonal skills and team spirit
• Excellent organization and communication skills
• The desire to work in a fast-paced, growing company
• Ability to operate a forklift and pallet jack
• Ability to stand for prolonged periods
• Ability to stoop, crawl, twist, turn, lift, kneel, climb ladders and stairs
• Ability to manipulate valves and clamps
• Ability to read and follow written English instructions
• Ability to regularly lift/carry heavy supplies, like bags of grain and kegs of beer
• Ability to work in a brewery environment which may be loud, slick, humid, and hot and cold
• Ability to comply with safe chemical handling procedures, including personal protection equipment such as gloves and goggles

Compensation:

We offer a competitive compensation package based on experience including healthcare, opportunities for advancement and on the job training, and of course a generous beer benefit so that you can enjoy the luxuries of your hard work.

How to apply:

If you are ready to join the Lord Hobo team, email your resume and a cover letter to careers@lordhobo.com.

Lord Hobo Brewing Company is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

To apply for this position, e-mail your resumé and thoughtful cover letter to careers@lordhobo.com

Location(s): Woburn

As we continue our rapid growth, we are looking to add some key roles to ensure that our beer continues to be world-class. Our company is seeking a full-time quality control technician to join our emerging QC/QA department. Any prospective candidates should note that he/she will be tasked with helping Lord Hobo continue to invest in and grow our already robust Quality Department.

Responsibilities of the Quality Control Technician position include but are not limited to:

• Sample, evaluate and document microbiological status of beer both in process and in package in accordance with our quality control plan
• Assist in yeast management by performing cell counts and viability assays, determining pitch rates, and yeast propagation
• Conduct forced fermentations
• Assist in the analyzing of carbon dioxide and oxygen levels in fermenters, bright tanks, and packaged products
• Perform and test aseptic samples of all wort, deaerated water, in-process beer, finished beer, and packaged products, which include PCR, membrane filtration, and spread plates
• Run and analyze beer chemistry on all wort, finished fermented beer, bright beer, and packaged products
• Assist the brewing team in process change decisions and attend monthly Brand Review meetings
• Maintain a sterile laboratory
• Work in a careful, safe manner in accordance with company SOP’s
• Meet with packaging lead on a daily basis to ensure proper testing of packaged product on both the keg line and can line are held in accordance with our Quality SOP’s
• Perform microbial audits on both the keg line and can line, which include fill height analysis, filler head sanitation, keg DO levels, etc.
• Work with the Brewmaster and Lead Brewer in monitoring all incoming raw materials and provide Quality Control testing as seen fit
• Schedule audits of tank cleaning procedures with Cellar Lead to ensure proper cleaning and sanitation of all fermenter and bright tanks

Quality Control Technician qualifications:

At a minimum, the Quality Control Technician must have the following:

• 1-2 years of experience in a production brewery/ beer pub quality control role, or 3-5 years cellar/brewhouse experience
• Proficiency in the production and use of differential media to identify aerobic and anaerobic beer spoilers and wild yeast
• Bachelor’s degree in Biochemistry, Chemistry, or similarly related field preferred, B.S. Microbiology or Biology in will be considered
• Proficient in MS Office and Google Suite
• Strong work ethic and self-starting attitude
• Good interpersonal skills and team spirit
• Excellent organization and communication skills
• The desire to work in a fast-paced, growing company 
• Ability to work autonomously 
• Ability to stand for prolonged periods
• Ability to regularly lift/carry heavy supplies, like bags of grain and kegs of beer
• Ability to work in a brewery environment which may be loud, slick, humid, and hot
• Ability to comply with safe chemical handling procedures, including personal protection equipment such as gloves and goggles
• Stamina to endure lengthy periods of questionable music from the canning line

Compensation:

We offer a competitive compensation package based on experience including healthcare, opportunities for advancement and on the job training, and of course a generous beer benefit so that you can enjoy the luxuries of your hard work.

How to apply:

If you are ready to join the Lord Hobo team, email your resume and a cover letter to careers@lordhobo.com.

Lord Hobo Brewing Company is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

To apply for this position, e-mail your resumé and thoughtful cover letter to careers@lordhobo.com

Location(s): Woburn

About the Supply Chain Analyst role:

The ideal candidate for the Supply Chain Analyst role has strong business acumen, analytical prowess, and has experience in a supply chain management role, including; production scheduling, procurement, and MRP-related systems and processes. The Supply Chain Analyst will report to the Operations Manager and contribute to virtually all aspects of supply chain management, demand management, production scheduling, and production administration and analytics. 

Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Utilize OrchestratedBeer (“OBeer”), LHBCo’s ERP/MRP software, and other systems and processes to generate production schedules, raw material and packaging purchase orders (POs), assess inventory levels and other related activities
• Interface with vendors and contribute to the optimization of procurement and planning processes
• Update and maintain accurate data within LHBCo’s systems
• Contribute to SIOP (Sales, Inventory, & Operations Planning) processes and collaborate with the commercial team to assess demand and frequently changing production requirements
• Assist with the development, execution, and tracking of continuous improvement initiatives
• Work collaboratively across Operations (Production, Maintenance, Warehouse, QA) and work with management on special projects
• Have the ability to make quick, on the fly decisions as it pertains to cellar and packaging demands
• Provide key contributions to Lord Hobo's procurement process including the evaluation and assessment of existing suppliers and due diligence reviews of potential future suppliers.
• Identify risks to the supply chain and develop mitigation strategies and tactics as countermeasures
• Maintain and develop long-term relationships with key suppliers
• Communicate regularly via email, call, & text with current suppliers for status updates to existing orders.
• Quickly identify, diagnose, and resolve any and all issues related to purchase order fulfillment.
• Conduct regular physical inventory counts and maintain an accurate inventory in all relevant systems and software

Qualifications required:

The ideal candidate for this role is someone that can thrive in a fast-paced environment while interfacing with multiple functions across the organization. Strong business and supply chain understanding, attention to detail, analytical capabilities, and exceptional Excel skills are critical to success in this role. 

Minimum qualifications for this role include:

• 4 year college degree 
• 3+ years of relevant supply chain experience preferred
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems (OBeer experience preferred)
• Experience working in a manufacturing business (brewery experience is preferred)
• Strong analytical and organizational skills
• Demonstrated knowledge of manufacturing operations and processes
• Exceptional MS Office skills (especially Excel) and strong aptitude with Google Suite (especially Google Sheets)
• Desire to work in a fast-paced, growing company, and wear multiple hats 
• Ability to prioritize work and maintain productivity with minimal oversight
• Ability to work in a brewery environment which may be loud, slick, humid, and hot/cold

Compensation:

We offer competitive compensation packages based on experience and skill level. Our benefits package includes: medical, dental, vision, and supplemental insurances as well as a 401k, paid time off, and other exciting perks.

How to apply:

If you are ready to join the Lord Hobo team, email your resume and a cover letter to careers@lordhobo.com.