Noodledoof are based in Koroit in Victoria's west, between Port Fairy and Warrnambool.
The family-run, brewpub-based operation makes a diverse range of creative beers and award-winning spirits and is looking for a brewer / distiller to become part of the production team.
JOB DESCRIPTION: BREWER / DISTILLER
Noodledoof is a small, family-run, multi award-winning, independent brewery and distillery located in the beautiful South West Victorian town of Koroit. Koroit is a beautiful small town nestled in between Warrnambool and Port Fairy at the end of the great ocean road.
We are a product focused business that endeavours to make delicious and interesting beverages that anyone can enjoy. We pride ourselves in using native and locally sourced produce and ingredients sourced from local businesses across our range of products.
We are an inclusive workplace and we embrace differences in gender, age, ethnicity, race, cultural background including First Nations, disability, religion and sexual orientation. Noodledoof strongly encourages all suitable applicants to apply for this role.
We are seeking a passionate, creative and hard working brewer or distiller to join our team.
This position is full time and will report to the Head Brewer/Distiller. However you will be expected to function autonomously as a brewer and distiller. Duties include wort and wash production, cellaring, cleaning, packaging and regular production maintenance. You will support the Head Brewer/Distiller in operations management, use of inventory software, forecasting and production scheduling, recipe development, quality control and lab work.
Flexibility will be required in this position in order to meet our production demands, you will be required to schedule your time across weekdays with occasional weekend requirements (occasional beer festivals and promotion events) and product deliveries.
About you:
In order to be successful in this role, we expect that you would possess the following attributes:
- A comprehensive knowledge of and passion for Brewing and Distillation.
- Ability to multi-task and work in a fast paced production environment whilst maintaining safety, accuracy, attention to detail and best practice at all times.
- Understand the importance and application of critical process oriented tasks in the brewing and distillation process.
- Demonstrated mechanical aptitude & problem solving skills.
- Strong focus on safe work practices and the ability to follow and develop standard operating procedures.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to ask questions if unsure about tasks and open disclosure if any errors are made so steps to rectify can be taken.
- Ability to work both independently and within a team.
Most importantly, we are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual, who is interested in working collaboratively with us, not just for us.
Skills & Experience (desirable):
- Minimum 2 years of commercial brewing or distillation and experience working independently across all areas of production.
- Hold a current drivers (manual highly regarded) and forklift license.
- Hold a current RSA valid in Victoria.
- Whilst formal qualifications are not a strict requirement, a degree/certificate in Brewing, Brewing Science, Distillation, Chemistry, Micro Biology or Engineering/Trade would be a distinct advantage.
With possible expansion of the role for the right candidate.
Please send your application to beer@noodledoof.com.
To be considered you must have the right to live and work in Australia.
