We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated individual to fill the role of Distillery Assistant.
If you’re passionate about craft beverages, enjoy hands-on work, and want to be part of a gold medal winning dynamic team, read on!
About Us
Good George is a brewery-come-drinks company with a portfolio of products geared towards helping our customers have better moments. Whether it’s our beloved Fog City Hazy IPA, our infamous Doris Plum Cider, our variety of award-winning gins or the myriad of products in development there’s plenty going on here. From starting as a brewpub in a church in 2012 we’re now a nationally recognised market leading brand with presence in multiple sectors and every region across NZ, and we’re not slowing down. We’re a business that looks after it’s people and community though out “Be Good, Do good” values. We’re built on innovation, good humour, ambition, and lots of hard work!
Why Choose us?
- Work for one of the most successful Craft Breweries & Distilleries in New Zealand.
- Motivated and supportive ownership group & established leadership team
- Flexibility for full time or part time work
- Fun team culture and vibrant brand that knows how to BE GOOD and DO GOOD within the community.
- Enjoy fantastic team benefits that comes with this awesome industry!
About you
As a Distillery Assistant, you’ll work closely with our experienced team to ensure the smooth operation of our distillery. From production to quality control, you’ll play a vital role in crafting exceptional spirits and other craft beverages.
Key responsibilities:
- Assisting in Production – Help with the production process of spirits, which includes mashing, fermentation, distillation and bottling.
- Barrel Handling – Assist in the handling and maintenance of barrels used for aging spirits. This includes filling, emptying and moving barrels, as well as monitoring their condition and ensuring proper storage.
- Customer Service – Occasionally interact with visitors to the distillery, hosting barrel filling ceremonies, providing tours, tastings and information about the production process.
Experience:
- Passion for Craft beer & spirits, and the hospitality industry
- Experience with working in and around Breweries/Distilleries is preferred.
- Experience in a busy production or packaging environment useful but not mandatory.
- Production machinery experience and know-how advantageous but not mandatory.
- Very high attention to detail
- Excellent organisational skills and time management
- Strong problem solving
- Well-developed decision-making skills and initiative
- Excellent communication skills
- Proven ability to build relationships with internal team members.
- A keen-ness to get in and help with anything and everything when required.
