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Sierra Nevada Brewing Co.

SR FLAVOR SCIENTIST

Chico, CA · On-site

$105K - $162K/yr

Get to Know This Role The Sr Flavor Scientist is an individual contributor who leads beverage development and commercialization projects from concept through scale up and market readiness. The role ...

Check n' Play

Specialty Coffee Barista

Brea, CA · On-site

$16.90 - $18/hr

Cold foam and creative beverage development * Leadership or shift lead responsibilities * Hospitality-forward guest service environments What We Value At Check N' Play, we value: * Reliability and ...

New

Check n' Play

Specialty Coffee Barista

Brea, CA · On-site

$16.90 - $18/hr

Cold foam and creative beverage development * Leadership or shift lead responsibilities * Hospitality-forward guest service environments What We Value At Check N' Play, we value: * Reliability and ...

New

Nota Bene Flavors

Flavor Assistant (Intern)

Benicia, CA · On-site

$20 - $22/hr

Company Description With over a decade of expertise in flavor creation, duplication, and food and beverage development, Nota Bene Flavors is built on a unique combination of large-scale industry ...

Casa Madera

Beverage Manager

West Hollywood, CA

Leadership & Team Development: * Train, coach, and develop bartenders and barbacks to ensure consistent execution of beverage standards. * Lead onboarding and ongoing training for new and existing ...

San Manuel Casino

Supervisor, Beverage

Highland, CA

Area of responsibility is the beverage areas and assigned bars. Supervisory functions include a ... Makes hiring decisions and designs individual development plans with succession planning in mind ...

Marriott International

Beverage Manager

Chula Vista, CA · On-site

$72K - $93K/yr

JOB SUMMARY Responsible for beverage operations and staff on a daily basis. Areas of responsibility ... development and implementation of corrective action plans. At Marriott International, we are ...

National Beverage

Beverage Scientist

Hayward, CA · On-site

$110K/yr

Owns and supports product development stages from concept to commercial introduction, as well as ... beverage industry • Good mathematical and scientific calculation skills, and be able to document ...

Yaamava' Resort & Casino at San Manuel

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Supervisor, Beverage

Highland, CA · On-site

Area of responsibility is the beverage areas and assigned bars. Supervisory functions include a ... Makes hiring decisions and designs individual development plans with succession planning in mind ...

Marriott

Beverage Manager

Chula Vista, CA · On-site

JOB SUMMARY Responsible for beverage operations and staff on a daily basis. Areas of responsibility ... Participates in the development and implementation of corrective action plans. At Marriott ...

Marriott

Beverage Manager

Chula Vista, CA · On-site

JOB SUMMARY Responsible for beverage operations and staff on a daily basis. Areas of responsibility ... Participates in the development and implementation of corrective action plans. At Marriott ...

Marriott

Beverage Manager

Santa Barbara, CA · On-site

JOB SUMMARY Position responsible for all the food and beverage operations, which includes all ... Identifies the developmental needs of others and coaches, mentors, or otherwise helps others to ...

Marriott International

Beverage Manager

Santa Barbara, CA · On-site

$97K - $125K/yr

JOB SUMMARY Position responsible for all the food and beverage operations, which includes all ... developmental needs of others and coaches, mentors, or otherwise helps others to improve their ...

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How much do beverage development jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 27, 2026, the average yearly pay for beverage development in California is $70,590.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $54,800.00 and $92,300.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Beverage Development job?

A Beverage Development job involves creating and formulating new beverages, improving existing recipes, and ensuring products meet quality, safety, and regulatory standards. Professionals in this field work with ingredients, flavors, and production processes to develop drinks that align with consumer preferences and market trends. They often collaborate with marketing, manufacturing, and regulatory teams to bring a product from concept to commercialization.

What does a typical day look like for someone working in Beverage Development?

A typical day in Beverage Development often includes researching trends, formulating new beverage recipes, conducting taste tests, and documenting results. You’ll collaborate closely with marketing, quality assurance, and production teams to refine products and ensure they align with consumer expectations and regulatory requirements. You may also participate in pilot production runs or troubleshoot issues that arise during scaling from lab to manufacturing. The work environment is a mix of laboratory, office, and sometimes production floor settings.

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To thrive in Beverage Development, you need a solid background in food science, chemistry, or a related field, along with hands-on experience in product formulation and sensory analysis. Familiarity with laboratory equipment, product lifecycle management (PLM) software, and relevant safety or quality certifications (such as HACCP) is often required. Creativity, attention to detail, and strong teamwork skills help professionals excel in developing innovative beverages and collaborating across departments. These abilities are critical for ensuring products are safe, marketable, and meet both taste and regulatory standards.

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Infographic showing various Beverage Development job openings in California as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 80% Full Time, and 20% Part Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $70,590 per year, or $33.9 per hour.
SR FLAVOR SCIENTIST

SR FLAVOR SCIENTIST

Sierra Nevada Brewing Co.

Chico, CA • On-site

$105K - $162K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 22 days ago

Sierra Nevada Brewing rating

8.3

Company rating: 8.3 out of 10

Based on 5 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

56th of 432 rated food and drinks producers

Job description

Get to Know Us
Ken Grossman started Sierra Nevada in 1980 with a hand-built brewhouse and the odds stacked against him. That passion forever changed the course of American craft brewing and launched a beer revolution that's in full force today. Turns out, good beer can do a lot of good, and Sierra Nevada became a cornerstone for both its innovation and its care for the Earth and its people. We're committed to advancing a culture of inclusion and believe diversity in all its forms makes us stronger. We keep pushing boundaries, whether that's in the brewhouse, with sustainability, or in the great outdoors.
Get to Know This Role
The Sr Flavor Scientist is an individual contributor who leads beverage development and commercialization projects from concept through scale up and market readiness. The role applies strong technical judgment, regulatory expertise, and cross functional collaboration to deliver compliant, scalable products, with particular ownership of Beyond Beer and nontraditional beverage platforms. This position partners closely with R&D analytical scientists, Sensory Scientists, Innovation, QA, Regulatory, Operations, Insights and Innovation, and Supply Chain to translate product concepts into commercially viable solutions.
What's In It For You
We're committed to our employees and work hard to prove it. For starters, we're offering $105,299 to $162,687 base compensation for this role. Individual offers are based on skills, experience, and qualifications. This role may be eligible for our bonus program - inquire with our Talent Acquisition Partner for additional details.
But base pay is just the beginning. We support your future by offering a generous 10% company match on 401(k) contributions, providing learning and development opportunities, and fostering your safety at work with ongoing trainings, state-of-the-art equipment, and preventative care. We offer medical, dental, and vision insurance, an onsite medical clinic, as well as mental health and well-being benefits including paid sick leave. We foster a culture of work-life balance and always encourage employees to use and enjoy their paid time off.
What You Will Do
  • Lead beverage development and commercialization projects, including formulation refinement, process definition, scale up support, and launch readiness.
  • Serve as technical owner for Beyond Beer and nontraditional beverage initiatives, working closely with the Insights and Innovation teams to translate concepts into scalable products.
  • Source and qualify raw materials and flavors in partnership with Supply Chain, ensuring availability, cost alignment, and technical suitability for commercialization.
  • Own and maintain the flavor and ingredient database, ensuring accurate documentation, specifications, regulatory status, and readiness for development and scale-up.
  • Support nutrition labeling, ingredient statements, and regulatory documentation in collaboration with QA, R&D, Compliance, and Innovation partners.
  • Collaborate with R&D analytical staff to define testing needs, interpret results, and apply data to formulation and process decisions.
  • Ensure ingredient and formulation readiness for commercialization by defining clear specifications, use parameters, and process requirements prior to pilot and production trials.
  • Apply working knowledge of TTB and FDA regulations to ensure formulations, processes, and documentation meet regulatory requirements.
  • Communicate technical risks, tradeoffs, and recommendations clearly to cross functional stakeholders while supporting GMP compliance and development readiness.

Please Apply if You Have
  • Bachelor's Degree or Master's degree in a scientific discipline (Food Science, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Brewing/Fermentation Science, Microbiology, Biology, or related field) required

  • 7 years of product development experience commercializing beverage products, including scale up, launch preparation, and post launch technical support required

  • Strong practical knowledge of TTB and FDA beverage regulations, including familiarity with nutrition labeling requirements and regulatory documentation.
  • Experience defining product and process specifications to support manufacturing consistency and quality.
  • Experience using Genesis R&D, ESHA, or comparable formulation, ingredient, and nutrition labeling software.
  • Proven ability to lead cross functional projects involving R&D, QA, Regulatory, Operations, and Supply Chain.
  • Working understanding of analytical testing approaches and ability to collaborate effectively with laboratory focused R&D staff.
  • Project management capabilities, including scope definition, timeline management, risk identification, and stakeholder coordination.

Additional Requirements to Consider Before Applying
  • Selected candidate must pass a pre-employment, post offer background check

Before applying for this role, please review the full job description, including the physical demands and working environment: https://sierranevada.jdxpert.com/ShowJob.aspx?EntityID=2&id=3801
** This position will remain open until filled; online applications will be reviewed weekly **
Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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