About Kompaan
Levensgenieter, Bondgenoot, Kameraad, Handlanger and Bloedbroeder. The names of our beers reflect what Kompaan was built on: friendship. Two school friends with a shared passion for great beer and the ambition to put The Hague back on the map as a true brewing city.
Today, we’ve grown into the largest independent craft brewery in South Holland, with a modern production brewery, two of our own bars, and a passionate team dedicated to brewing distinctive beers of the highest quality. From our core range to fast-moving seasonal specials, Battle Royale releases and barrel-aged beers, the diversity of our portfolio demands craftsmanship, flexibility and an uncompromising focus on quality.
Quality is at the heart of everything we do. That’s why we’re looking for an experienced Allround Brewer & Quality Specialist—a versatile role for someone who enjoys brewing just as much as analysing, improving and continuously raising quality standards.
The Role
As an Allround Brewer & Quality Specialist, you’ll play a key role in ensuring the quality of every beer that leaves our brewery. You’ll combine hands-on brewing with quality control, laboratory work and process improvement, helping us further professionalise our brewery and maintain the highest possible standards.
You’ll work across the brewhouse, cellar, packaging department and laboratory, collaborating closely with the Head Brewer, Production Manager and the rest of the production team. Together, you’ll ensure our beers meet the same exceptional quality today, tomorrow and for years to come.
You’re someone who enjoys being on the brewery floor, thinks proactively, identifies opportunities for improvement and translates data into practical actions that make our brewery smarter, more efficient and more consistent.
What you’ll be doing
Brewing & Production
You’ll be fully involved in the brewing process and responsible for the careful execution of day-to-day production activities.
- Independently execute the complete brewing process according to recipe.
- Prepare, process and dose raw materials.
- Work across the brewhouse, cellar and packaging departments.
- Prepare beer for packaging.
- Supervise and support temporary production staff.
- Carry out CIP procedures and maintain a clean, safe and hygienic working environment.
- Perform quality checks, including Oâ‚‚, COâ‚‚ and seam measurements.
- Accurately record production and quality data.
Quality Control & Laboratory
You’ll safeguard quality throughout the production process and ensure deviations are identified and addressed in time.
- Perform microbiological, physico-chemical and sensory analyses.
- Monitor fermentation profiles, dissolved oxygen (DO/TPO), turbidity, COâ‚‚ levels and flavour profiles.
- Carry out stability and laboratory testing.
- Manage and maintain the laboratory.
- Prepare, maintain and analyse quality reports and Excel dashboards.
- Identify deviations and initiate corrective actions.
Process Improvement
Beyond day-to-day production, you’ll actively contribute to continuously improving our brewing and quality processes.
- Monitor and improve quality systems throughout the brewery.
- Work according to HACCP, food safety and quality standards.
- Analyse production data and translate findings into improvement initiatives.
- Advise the Production Manager and Head Brewer on quality, efficiency and yield.
- Work closely with the Head Brewer and production team to optimise brewery processes.
- Contribute to the ongoing professional development of our brewery.
Who are we looking for?
You’re an experienced brewer who looks beyond simply brewing great beer. You feel just as comfortable in the laboratory as you do in the brewhouse and enjoy analysing, collaborating and continuously improving.
You take pride in ensuring every beer leaves the brewery in perfect condition. You’re curious, analytical and proactive, always looking for smarter, more efficient ways of working while maintaining the highest quality standards.
Requirements
- HBO (Bachelor’s) level of working and thinking, preferably in Food Technology, Brewing Technology, Chemistry or a related field.
- Minimum of 4 years’ relevant experience as a brewer or in a similar role within the food production industry.
- Experience with quality management systems and quality assurance processes.
- Demonstrable knowledge of laboratory techniques and microbiological analysis.
- Excellent Microsoft Excel skills.
- Experience with HACCP and food safety systems.
- Good command of both Dutch and English.
Our offer:
- A varied full-time role combining brewing, quality control and process improvement.
- A gross monthly salary between €2,800 and €3,200, depending on your knowledge and experience.
- 25 vacation days based on a full-time contract.
- Plenty of operational freedom and the opportunity to initiate and implement improvements.
- A key position within the largest independent craft brewery in South Holland.
- Close collaboration with the Head Brewer, Production Manager and the entire production team.
- Opportunities to further develop and specialise in brewing, quality management and process optimisation.
- Quarterly development meetings focused on coaching and personal growth.
- The chance to work in an ambitious, innovative and award-winning craft brewery.
Perks
- Quarterly team meetings followed by drinks.
- Annual Christmas party and company day.
- Your very own Kompaan shirt.
- Staff discounts at Kompaan Binnenhaven and Kompaan Thuishaven.
- We enjoy a drink together after a busy day—the first one is on us.
- The best colleagues you’ll ever work with.
Join our crew!
Do you feel just as at home in the brewhouse as you do in the laboratory? Do you want to do more than just brew beer and actively contribute to the quality and continuous improvement of one of the Netherlands’ most exciting independent breweries?
We’d love to meet you.
Forget the formal cover letter. Just start with “Hi, I’m…” and send your CV and a short motivation to jasper@kompaanbier.nl, addressed to Jeroen & Jasper.
If you have a few questions first or would you like to get acquainted before applying, we’d be happy to hear from you.
