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
- Cleaning FOH Beer lines/taps
- 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 clean current NZ drivers’ licence
- 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!
Please send a cover letter and CV to goodtimes@thelaboratory.co.nz outlining why you are the right person for this role.
Applicants for this position need to have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.