I am a passionate and dedicated Head Brewer, drawing on 15 years of success and experience in the beer industry across Production and Operations Management, customer experience, team leadership and branding. A highly skilled Brewer proficient across all aspects of Brewery operation. An inspiring leader, having grown and managed high-performing multi-disciplinary teams ranging from 2 to 40 people. A reliable team player with a love for food, beer, travel, people and experiences, fostering a positive, fun and inclusive work culture. A meticulous operator working to uphold the highest of quality standards, dedicated to excellence and continuous improvement.
Bier 1040
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Brand AmbassadorBier 1040Albert Park, Vic, Au
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Head - Brewing & Operations2 Brothers Brewery Jan 2018 - PresentMelbourne, Australia- Overseeing and management of day-to-day Brewing Operations- Quality Control & Assurance - Creative: Recipes & Branding- Maintenance and Stock Control
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Head Brewer2 Brothers Brewery Feb 2015 - PresentMelbourne, Australia- Overseeing of Brewhouse Operations: Managing of all day to day production requirements, processes, production planning to meet daily delivery targets, monitoring and controlling inventory levels, ensuring high standards of housekeeping- Quality Control: Overall management and responsibility for Quality Management; QA and QC. Ongoing quality conformance and plant hygiene including HACCP / Food safety certification- Maintenance: Ensuring the preventative, reactive and back up… Show more - Overseeing of Brewhouse Operations: Managing of all day to day production requirements, processes, production planning to meet daily delivery targets, monitoring and controlling inventory levels, ensuring high standards of housekeeping- Quality Control: Overall management and responsibility for Quality Management; QA and QC. Ongoing quality conformance and plant hygiene including HACCP / Food safety certification- Maintenance: Ensuring the preventative, reactive and back up maintenance systems are in place- Staff Management: Management, supervision and training of a brewing team of two apprentice brewers and additional Brewhouse and packaging staff; Managing the teams daily and weekly activities- Recipe Development: Overseeing, improving and performing all elements of recipe development, wort production, fermentation, cellaring and packaging of 8 core range beers, 2 ciders and a varying range of seasonal releases- Drawing on an international network of brewing best practice; including travel to the U.S. and Germany (R&D collaborations with Diamond Knot Brewery, Seattle; Elk Creek Brewery, Pennsylvania)Other:- Coordinating and undertaking a sensory training using Aroxa Beer Standard Kits- Regular attendance of industry conferences and networking events - Pursuing a Formal International Brewing qualifications - IBD Show less
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Brewer2 Brothers Brewery Mar 2013 - Jan 2015Melbourne, AustraliaManaging:- Operation of a semi-automatic 5-vessel system- Using of measures to identify improvements, review SOP’s, working to set KPO’s and achieving agreed KPI’s research/trial/commission new equipment as required, drive an improvement culture- Continuous enhancement of existing products and active involvement with product range composition and seasonal releases - Wort production, beer clarification, Keg Filling, Bottle packaging- Fermentation Control and management-… Show more Managing:- Operation of a semi-automatic 5-vessel system- Using of measures to identify improvements, review SOP’s, working to set KPO’s and achieving agreed KPI’s research/trial/commission new equipment as required, drive an improvement culture- Continuous enhancement of existing products and active involvement with product range composition and seasonal releases - Wort production, beer clarification, Keg Filling, Bottle packaging- Fermentation Control and management- Brewery operations, CIP systems, general Brewhouse cleaning and maintenance- Customer Relations, Beer Distribution, PR events, supporting 2 brothers market growth to be one of Melbourne’s leading Craft Breweries Show less
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Assistant Brewer2 Brothers Brewery Jun 2010 - Feb 2013Melbourne, AustraliaAssisting with beer production and brewery operations including:- Keg cleaning and filling- Packaging- Assisting with wort production- Assisting with beer clarification- Cellar Management- Cleaning- Stock Control and Materials Handling- Quality Assurance- Continuous Improvement Initiatives
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Assistant Brewer, Celler Manager And Packaging3 Ravens Brewery Jan 2009 - May 2010Melbourne, Australia- Assisting with the operation of all brewhouse systems, quality management, product development, brew house management and supply chain logistics; training on the job during formal brewing education (Graduate Diploma in Brewing, Ballarat University) - Packaging operations, dispense to bottle-pack and keg- Cellar Management, including warm fermentation cellaring- Brand Ambassador, with duties across sales and marketing, conducting of brewery tours, customer relations, sales and… Show more - Assisting with the operation of all brewhouse systems, quality management, product development, brew house management and supply chain logistics; training on the job during formal brewing education (Graduate Diploma in Brewing, Ballarat University) - Packaging operations, dispense to bottle-pack and keg- Cellar Management, including warm fermentation cellaring- Brand Ambassador, with duties across sales and marketing, conducting of brewery tours, customer relations, sales and deliveries Show less
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Department Sales ManagerMichaels Camera Video Digital Sep 2003 - Dec 2008Melbourne- Responsible for $4.5M annual budget, with year on year departmental growth of 18%- Leadership, development and performance management of 15 high performing sales professionals on a day to day basis and 85 supporting staff across the store on weekends - Development and implementation of store growth plan, including subsequent roll out of a successful store wide sales incentive structure- Oversight of product strategy, keeping abreast with industry wide and consumer specific… Show more - Responsible for $4.5M annual budget, with year on year departmental growth of 18%- Leadership, development and performance management of 15 high performing sales professionals on a day to day basis and 85 supporting staff across the store on weekends - Development and implementation of store growth plan, including subsequent roll out of a successful store wide sales incentive structure- Oversight of product strategy, keeping abreast with industry wide and consumer specific trends- Dedicated to fostering a positive, inclusive and productive work culture at Michael's, reflected in high staff retention rates Show less -
Sales ConsultantMichaels Camera Video Digital Sep 2001 - Aug 2003- Reaching 100% formally evaluated customer satisfaction rates ("mystery shopper")- Regularly over exceeding targets with a personal best of 300%- Dedicated to best-practice, self-development and the display of leadership
Ben Lee Skills
Ben Lee Education Details
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Institute Of Brewing & Distilling (Ibd) LondonBrewing & Distilling -
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Double Major - Digital Communication And Media/Multimedia; Archaeology
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Ben Lee works for Bier 1040
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Ben Lee's current role is Brand Ambassador.
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Ben Lee attended Institute Of Brewing & Distilling (Ibd) London, University Of Ballarat, Monash University.
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Ben Lee has skills like Beer, Brewing, Haccp, Sensory Evaluation, Food Industry, Craft Beer, Fermentation, Packaging, Brewery, Food Microbiology, Product Development, Hospitality.
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