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Assistant Ciderist
Where: Durham, NC
Status: FT
Pay Rate: $14 - $18
What do we do?
The BULL doesn't play by the rules. Hard cider doesn't have to be sickeningly sweet and taste artificial. Our ciders are made with 100% apple juice and never back-sweetened with high fructose corn syrup, so you taste the apple in all its glory! Gluten-free yeast and ingredients ensure a naturally gluten-free cider. Our team of cider ninjas create and package unique ciders that bridge the gap between wine and beer. Honey, black tea, hops, ginger, tart cherries, bacon, candy corn and hibiscus allow us to redefine cider. The BULL is bucking the trend of mainstream ciders. Taste the revolution! Be a part of the revolution.
What’s the gig?
Bull City Ciderworks is seeking an energetic, creative and experienced cider maker for a unique position at our Cider Exploratorium in Durham, NC. Under the general supervision of the Cidery Operations Officer, you’ll create unique new flavors and styles of cider using our pilot batch system. Seasonal ciders will be scheduled on an bi-annual basis for quarterly release, while small batch / limited ciders will be scheduled monthly for release the following month. Direct production responsibilities include planning and executing the production schedule, implementing a small scale barrel aging program, coordination of small batch bottling efforts, keg management, supplies inventory management, scheduling of juice deliveries, and maintaining cidery cleanliness and organization. As the position grows, responsibilities will include hiring, training and developing like-minded part time staff to assist with day-to-day cidery operations. The Cider Exploratorium will focus on cider education and outreach. As such, you’ll develop and implement cidery tours, cider making courses, cider homebrew contests, and any other ideas that you can dream up! You’ll also work with our social media and marketing team to generate content for website, social media, and POS materials. You’ll get to do a lot of other stuff too, while having fun and ensuring creative, funky new ciders hit the taps!
Do you have what it takes?
Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university, preferably in Fermentation Sciences, Enology, Graphics Design or Marketing; minimum of 2 years direct experience in production cidery, winery or brewery. Supervisor experience a plus but not required. Must have a solid understanding of wine, beer or cider production processes. Strong understanding of food and beverage processing sanitation. Knowledge of OSHA and safety standards. Experience with Adobe Creative Suite tools, DSLRs, C100 video cameras or any other in-house design attributes are highly desirable. You must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and maneuver 200 lb kegs as needed. Must have or be able to obtain a valid NC drivers license. Clean background check required. Must be open to varying hours that encompasses the needs of the cider exploratorium duties.
How To Apply:
Qualified individuals should submit a cover letter, resume and salary requirements to production@bullcityciderworks.com. The cover letter should detail your interest in Bull City Ciderworks, previous experience / education and how that makes you more qualified, and list one thing that makes you awesome! Please include references for related experience. All items above must be submitted for consideration. Pay is commensurate with combination of background and experience.
Where: Durham, NC
Status: FT
Pay Rate: $14 - $18
What do we do?
The BULL doesn't play by the rules. Hard cider doesn't have to be sickeningly sweet and taste artificial. Our ciders are made with 100% apple juice and never back-sweetened with high fructose corn syrup, so you taste the apple in all its glory! Gluten-free yeast and ingredients ensure a naturally gluten-free cider. Our team of cider ninjas create and package unique ciders that bridge the gap between wine and beer. Honey, black tea, hops, ginger, tart cherries, bacon, candy corn and hibiscus allow us to redefine cider. The BULL is bucking the trend of mainstream ciders. Taste the revolution! Be a part of the revolution.
What’s the gig?
Bull City Ciderworks is seeking an energetic, creative and experienced cider maker for a unique position at our Cider Exploratorium in Durham, NC. Under the general supervision of the Cidery Operations Officer, you’ll create unique new flavors and styles of cider using our pilot batch system. Seasonal ciders will be scheduled on an bi-annual basis for quarterly release, while small batch / limited ciders will be scheduled monthly for release the following month. Direct production responsibilities include planning and executing the production schedule, implementing a small scale barrel aging program, coordination of small batch bottling efforts, keg management, supplies inventory management, scheduling of juice deliveries, and maintaining cidery cleanliness and organization. As the position grows, responsibilities will include hiring, training and developing like-minded part time staff to assist with day-to-day cidery operations. The Cider Exploratorium will focus on cider education and outreach. As such, you’ll develop and implement cidery tours, cider making courses, cider homebrew contests, and any other ideas that you can dream up! You’ll also work with our social media and marketing team to generate content for website, social media, and POS materials. You’ll get to do a lot of other stuff too, while having fun and ensuring creative, funky new ciders hit the taps!
Do you have what it takes?
Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university, preferably in Fermentation Sciences, Enology, Graphics Design or Marketing; minimum of 2 years direct experience in production cidery, winery or brewery. Supervisor experience a plus but not required. Must have a solid understanding of wine, beer or cider production processes. Strong understanding of food and beverage processing sanitation. Knowledge of OSHA and safety standards. Experience with Adobe Creative Suite tools, DSLRs, C100 video cameras or any other in-house design attributes are highly desirable. You must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and maneuver 200 lb kegs as needed. Must have or be able to obtain a valid NC drivers license. Clean background check required. Must be open to varying hours that encompasses the needs of the cider exploratorium duties.
How To Apply:
Qualified individuals should submit a cover letter, resume and salary requirements to production@bullcityciderworks.com. The cover letter should detail your interest in Bull City Ciderworks, previous experience / education and how that makes you more qualified, and list one thing that makes you awesome! Please include references for related experience. All items above must be submitted for consideration. Pay is commensurate with combination of background and experience.