Laboratory - Brewer

The Laboratory is a quirky boutique brewpub and restaurant offering ‘good beer’, ‘good food’ and ‘good times’ in Lincoln. We cater to the local community, a loyal base of regular customers and attract guests from all over Selwyn & Christchurch City seeking a unique experience and convivial atmosphere. An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic & experienced Head Brewer to join our team. The Role Independent operation of a 600L brewery, encompassing all aspects of beer production and packaging, including: Beer Production in all forms, from raw material selection/ordering through to packaging and everything in between Operate, CIP (clean-in-place), and maintain brewhouse and cellar equipment safely on your own Inventory and Quality Control Monitoring of Brew Conditions Health and Safety Management Monitoring and Assisting in Brewery Maintenance Mechanical troubleshooting and assisting in-house and external Engineers with repairs / maintenance The Person Attributes you will have: 3+years professional brewery experience Brewing qualification (IBD or other) preferred A good level of understanding in recipe development Experience brewing cask-conditioned ale A clear understanding of key quality and spoilage issues in beer Proven solo brewing experience with a strong grasp of brewhouse operations Ability to lift heavy loads and work safely without direct supervision Strong problem-solving skills for handling equipment or process issues alone Good time-management to juggle multiple production steps each day A strong commitment to health and safety If you enjoy working independently and can manage solo brewery operations, then this may be ideal for you! Applicants for this position need to haveNZ residency or a valid NZ work visa. #J-18808-Ljbffr