Head Indoor Grower
Full Time • Skagway Brewing Company
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Benefits:
- Bonus based on performance
- Competitive salary
- Employee discounts
Head Indoor Grower
Located in the seasonal Alaskan cruise ship port of Skagway, the Skagway Brewing Company is an expansive three-story building featuring an on-site microbrewery, retail store, restaurant, pub, and beer garden, with seating for up to 375. We take pride in our sustainability efforts, including a year-round indoor aeroponic farm where we grow all of our own leafy greens and culinary herbs. In 2024 we harvested approximately 250 lbs. of greens weekly for our two locations, and our yield is boosted by the carbon dioxide released from the brewing process, which we capture and send via pipes over to the garden. Neat stuff! For more details about our aeroponics system, visit https://www.skagwaybrewing.com/aeroponics.
Located in the seasonal Alaskan cruise ship port of Skagway, the Skagway Brewing Company is an expansive three-story building featuring an on-site microbrewery, retail store, restaurant, pub, and beer garden, with seating for up to 375. We take pride in our sustainability efforts, including a year-round indoor aeroponic farm where we grow all of our own leafy greens and culinary herbs. In 2024 we harvested approximately 250 lbs. of greens weekly for our two locations, and our yield is boosted by the carbon dioxide released from the brewing process, which we capture and send via pipes over to the garden. Neat stuff! For more details about our aeroponics system, visit https://www.skagwaybrewing.com/aeroponics.
Skagway is nature’s playground, with natural beauty and adventures like hiking, fishing, camping, rock climbing, zip lining, and abundant wildlife! You'll make many memorable experiences and everlasting friendships here and may even find your forever home.
Job Summary
The Skagway Brewing Company is seeking an experienced, passionate, and independent Head Indoor Grower to oversee all Indoor aeroponics farm operations. This seasonal position runs from March through September, averaging 40 hours per week. The Head Grower will report to the Operations Manager and will be responsible for cultivating, harvesting, and managing an indoor aeroponic farm, producing the highest quality herbs and greens while maintaining exceptional communication between departments.
The Skagway Brewing Company is seeking an experienced, passionate, and independent Head Indoor Grower to oversee all Indoor aeroponics farm operations. This seasonal position runs from March through September, averaging 40 hours per week. The Head Grower will report to the Operations Manager and will be responsible for cultivating, harvesting, and managing an indoor aeroponic farm, producing the highest quality herbs and greens while maintaining exceptional communication between departments.
Responsibilities
- Cultivate, care for, and harvest culinary herbs and leafy greens using our aeroponic gardening system.
- Manage garden nutrients and maintain the garden system software.
- Perform basic maintenance tasks such as cleaning grow trays and mixing nutrient solutions.
- Collaborate with the maintenance department to ensure equipment, tools, and supplies are properly maintained.
- Utilize and troubleshoot automated farming technologies to ensure smooth operations
- Develop and maintain daily and weekly checklists, schedules, and inventories for garden management.
- Select and order necessary equipment and supplies to support the grow room.
- Maintain detailed records of crop activities, harvests, and observations.
- Collaborate with the Executive Chef to forecast weekly harvest quantities.
- Establish relationships with local grocers to sell excess product when applicable.
- Hire, train, and supervise farm staff; create schedules and ensure adherence to company policies.
- Ensure farming practices align with Skagway Brewing Company's sustainability initiatives.
- Maintain and update Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) as needed to ensure optimal efficiency and compliance with safety standards.
- Provide coaching, performance feedback, and guidance to employees.
- Maintain labor costs to ensure profitable harvests.
- Ensure the farm is aesthetically pleasing, clean, and safe.
- Regularly communicate with all departments for efficient information relay.
Qualifications
- Strong passion for horticulture and aeroponics.
- Knowledge and experience in the science of farming, including plant biology, nutrient management, and sustainable growing practices.
- Excellent communication and leadership skills.
- Independent work ethic and ability to thrive in a dynamic environment.
- Experience in farm management or related roles is preferred.
- Ability to work on your feet for long hours and lift heavy equipment.
- Attention to detail and organizational skills.
Benefits/Perks
- End-of-season performance bonus.
- $25 daily per diem for food and drink.
- 50% off additional food for self and immediate family (after per diem).
- 50% off food at our sister company, Salty Siren.
- 50% off most retail merchandise.
- Subsidized seasonal housing.
Compensation: $24.00 - $27.00 per hour
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
“We work hard. We play hard. And we know how to have a good time!”
That’s the motto for the hard-working crew that makes Skagway Brewing Company what it is. Serving hand-crafted ales and great pub food, the Skagway Brewing Company is a fast-paced, high-volume establishment located in the Alaskan cruise ship port of Skagway.
As mentioned above, we take pride in our sustainability efforts from our indoor aeroponic farm, capturing and reutilizing the carbon dioxide from brewing elsewhere, to processing our spent fryer oil to create our own biodiesel that is then used to heat the building as well as fuel the brewing process. This is temporarily on pause, but we plan to resume in the near future.
As an Alaskan Cruise Ship Port, our business is heavily influenced by seasonal tourism. May-October our tiny boardwalk town is overflowing with tourists. Our off-season crew is comprised of year-round locals, but we rely immensely on our “seasonal individuals” -- those drawn to the allure of Skagway, its history, and an Alaskan adventure in The Last Frontier.
The backbone to our success is not just delicious beer and food – it’s also our people that makes the experience memorable by offering fast, efficient and friendly service with a smile.
We take pride in a team that calls each other family. Respect, enthusiasm, hard work, and FUN are the names of our game.
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Nature’s playground right out your back door (hiking trails + camping galore)
Make lifelong friends and connections
Subsidized seasonal housing (private rooms!)
50% off food & retail merchandise
Completion/performance bonus
End of season employee party