Come Join Our Crew!
Have a look at the positions available at our brewery in Cape Breton (get excited!) then send us a quick note & your resume to: melanie@bigspruce.ca
PRODUCTION ASSISTANT
Full-time · Year-round · Nyanza, Cape Breton
Big Spruce Brewing is looking for a dependable, hands-on person to join our brewing production team full-time, year-round.
This role is for someone who likes physical work, takes pride in doing things properly, and gets genuine satisfaction from seeing tanks full, floors clean, and beer tasting exactly as it should.
The work is active, practical, and detail-oriented. Some days are wet and messy. Some are repetitive. All of them are important. Behind every great beer is a cellar team making sure things run smoothly and consistently.
What You’ll Do
- Clean and sanitize tanks, kegs, lines, and cellar equipment
- Assist with transfers, dry-hopping, carbonation, conditioning, and packaging
- Monitor fermentations and accurately record production data
- Support keg washing, keg filling, canning-line work, and order prep
- Maintain a clean, safe, organized cellar and brewhouse
- Follow brewery SOPs carefully and help catch small issues before they become big ones
What We’re Looking For
- Strong work ethic, reliability, and a good attitude
- Comfortable with physical work and long days on your feet
- Attention to detail and pride in clean, careful work
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Curiosity about beer, fermentation, and how things work
- Previous brewery, food production, manufacturing, or cellar experience is an asset — but not required for the right person
What The Job Is Really Like
- Active, hands-on work
- Sometimes wet and messy
- A lot of cleaning and lifting
- A key part of brewing great beer
What We Offer
- Competitive pay based on experience
- On-the-job training and skill development
- A respectful, tight-knit work environment
Taproom & Sprucetique Beertender
Seasonal / Full-time & Part-time Opportunities · Nyanza, Cape Breton
Working in the Big Spruce Taproom and Sprucetique is fast-paced, social, and hands-on — a mix of hospitality, beer knowledge, retail, and keeping the whole guest experience running smoothly.
We welcome everyone through our doors, from longtime craft beer fans to people trying their very first flight. We’re looking for people who are warm, capable, calm under pressure, and genuinely enjoy making guests feel looked after.
This role involves being on your feet most of the day, working both indoors and outdoors, and jumping between pouring beer, helping customers shop, answering questions, cleaning, restocking, and keeping the space feeling welcoming and organized.
What You’ll Do
- Serve beer properly and confidently in a busy taproom environment
- Guide guests through beer styles, flights, and product choices
- Learn and stay current on our year-round beers and seasonal releases
- Use the POS system accurately for beer, merchandise, and retail sales
- Help maintain a clean, organized, well-stocked taproom, Sprucetique, and customer areas
- Assist with opening and closing procedures
- Work collaboratively with the team to keep service smooth, efficient, and welcoming
What We’re Looking For
- Friendly, professional customer service skills
- Strong communication, organization, and multitasking abilities
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and staying on your feet for long periods
- Calm problem-solving skills and good judgement with guests
- A team-first attitude and willingness to jump in wherever needed
- Interest in craft beer, hospitality, food, music, and community culture
- Previous hospitality, retail, café, restaurant, or brewery experience is an asset — but personality, reliability, and attitude matter most
What The Job Is Really Like
- Busy weekends and high-energy shifts
- Lots of interaction with guests
- Constant movement and multitasking
- Cleaning and restocking are part of the job
- A chance to be part of one of the most unique hospitality experiences in Cape Breton
What We Offer
- Competitive pay + tip opportunities
- Staff beer perks
- A respectful, supportive work environment
- Training in beer knowledge and service
- A genuinely beautiful place to come to work every day
Cleaner
Part-time · Morning Shift · 1–3 Days/Week · Nyanza, Cape Breton
Big Spruce Brewing is looking for someone reliable, observant, and genuinely detail-oriented — the kind of person who notices fingerprints on glass, dust on a shelf, or the small details that quietly shape how a space feels.
This role helps keep the brewery fresh, polished, and welcoming for both customers and staff. It’s more than simply tidying up; it’s about maintaining a space that consistently feels cared for.
We’re looking for someone who takes pride in doing things properly, works independently, and understands that cleanliness plays a huge role in the overall guest experience.
What The Role Involves
- Cleaning and restocking customer and staff washrooms
- Deep cleaning floors throughout the brewery and public spaces
- Washing windows, glass, mirrors, and doors
- Dusting shelves, ledges, fixtures, and hard-to-reach areas
- Keeping customer and staff areas neat, organized, and ready for the day
- Monitoring cleaning supplies and communicating when items need replenishing
What We’re Looking For
- Dependable, responsible, and self-directed
- Strong attention to detail and high standards of cleanliness
- Able to work thoroughly without close supervision
- Someone who notices what needs doing and takes initiative
- Pride in maintaining a beautiful, welcoming space
- Previous cleaning or maintenance experience is an asset, but not required
What The Job Is Really Like
- Early morning shifts before service begins
- Physical work involving standing, bending, lifting, and reaching
- Working through active brewery and hospitality spaces
- Independent, focused work with visible results
- A key role in helping the brewery feel polished, comfortable, and welcoming every day
Schedule
- Morning shifts
- Approximately 8:00am–12:00pm
- 1–3 days per week
What We Offer
- Competitive hourly pay
- A respectful and supportive work environment
- Flexible part-time scheduling
- Staff beer perks
- A genuinely beautiful place to work
