Senior Distiller
3 days ago
Senior Production Distiller
Archie Rose Distilling Co. was founded in Rosebery, Sydney in 2014 with an aim to re-ignite and lead Australia's rich history in distilling, driven by four values including innovation, quality, authenticity and education. Now proudly Australia's most highly awarded distillery we produce a diverse range of whiskies, gins, vodkas and rums, as well as one-off collaborations and limited releases.
Our industry leading production team is looking to take on a Senior Production Distiller. To be successful in this role, the applicant will be a driven and committed professional with at least two years food or beverage manufacturing experience preferably with supervisory or managerial experience. You will have a strong working knowledge of brewing, fermentation, maturation and/or distilling best practice.
If you are looking for a career within a dynamic team that offers the satisfaction of creating genuinely innovative products with progressive production techniques, then this could be the job for you.
Key Responsibilities Include:
- Management of brewing, milling, grain handling, fermentation, distillation, blending and the creation of numerous spirit styles including whisky, gin, rum and vodka.
- Management of cask filling, warehousing and disgorging
- Leadership of team including rostering and task delegation
- Taking and maintaining precise records of production activities
- Contribution to the continual improvement of processes and products (quality, efficiency and cost of goods)
- Maintenance and improvement of quality systems and safe work processes including HACCP and OH&S procedures
What we are looking for:
- Formal qualifications in distilling, brewing, winemaking or engineering
- Competence with automated production systems such as SCADA (highly regarded but not essential)
- Drive to continually improve skills and knowledge
- Honed sensory analysis skills
- Attention to detail
- Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
- Ability to learn new tasks quickly
- Availability to work various shifts including weekends, nights and public holidays
Why you'll love working for Archie Rose:
- Three days paid picnic leave p.a.
- Annual performance bonus
- Generous annual product allowance
- Employee drinks discount at Archie Rose bar
- Two days paid study leave & two days paid exam leave p.a.
- Financial support if undertaking a new Archie Rose relevant qualification
If you have a passion for the industry, a love of quality spirits and have the experience and skills required, please apply.
