At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead cider production from fermentation to packaging while experimenting with new flavours.
- Company: The Apple Thief, a vibrant cidery in Batlow, known for innovative drinks.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, hands-on experience, and creative freedom in product development.
- Other info: Opportunity for growth in a dynamic, collaborative environment.
- Why this job: Join a passionate team and make a real impact on unique cider creations.
- Qualifications: Experience in cider, wine, or beer production; curiosity and problem-solving skills.
The predicted salary is between 63000 - 77000 $ per year.
The Apple Thief produce a diverse and innovative range of ciders and other drinks from locally-grown apples and juice at their cidery in Batlow. They're currently looking for an experienced cidermaker or winemaker to join the team and lead production.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
EXPERIENCED CIDERMAKER / WINEMAKER
The Apple Thief is looking for an experienced cidermaker or winemaker to take the lead in making our ciders and beverages at our cidery in Batlow. This is a hands-on role with genuine ownership of the production process – from locally grown apples and juice through fermentation, blending and maturation to the finished product.
Based in the heart of one of Australia’s great apple-growing regions, you’ll have the opportunity to work closely with growers and fruit, manage our existing cider range and help shape what we make next.
You’ll be responsible for the day-to-day running of the cidery, including:
- Fermentation and cellar work
- Production planning
- Quality control
- Blending
- Stabilisation
- Packaging
- Maintaining our production equipment and systems
Just as importantly, we want someone who is curious about cider and enjoys experimenting. You’ll have the freedom to run trials, work with different apple varieties and ingredients, develop new products and continually improve the way we make our cider.
We’re looking for someone who:
- Has practical experience making cider, wine, beer or other fermented beverages
- Understands fermentation and beverage production
- Is comfortable taking ownership of a production facility
- Enjoys being hands-on and solving problems
- Has good attention to quality and consistency
- Is organised and able to plan production from fermentation through to packaging
- Is interested in experimentation and new product development
- Wants to be part of a small team where they can have a real influence on what gets made
Cider experience would be fantastic, but it isn’t essential. An experienced winemaker with the right skills and an interest in cider would be equally worth talking to.
This isn’t a desk-based production management role. You’ll be making cider, running the cellar, tasting products, working with equipment and getting involved in the practical side of production.
For the right person, it’s an opportunity to take ownership of an established cidery while having the freedom to experiment, improve and create.
Full-time – Batlow, NSW. Salary negotiable based on experience.
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