Head Cidermaker Wanted – Lost Boy Cider – Alexandria Virginia

Looking for your dream job in the hard cider industry? Lost Boy Cider is expanding cellar operations and currently taking qualified applications for a highly motivated Head Cidermaker role. The position is full-time, and will be offered a very competitive compensation package and paid time off. This critical role will lead the cellar team in all areas of the cider making process including product development, inventory and supply chain management, and quality control.

About Lost Boy Cider
Lost Boy Cider is an urban cidery founded by Tristan Wright and located in the heart of Old Town Alexandria. Specializing in dry, modern and heirloom orchard based varietals, our mission is to create exceptional experiences while embracing the age old tradition of cider making. Tristan’s stated principals for the company are trust, honesty, collaboration, and quality. For more information on the company please visit us at: http://www.lostboycider.com, Facebook, or Instagram.

The basics:
Lost Boy Cider is located at 317 Hooffs Run Dr in historic Alexandria Virginia, seven miles from Washington DC. Our production space consists of a combined 6,000sq.ft. retail tasting room and wholesale production area. The cidery opened in June to an extraordinary reception which continues today. The position start date is open and we are actively pursuing highly qualified candidates. Annual production goal totals: 2,000 barrels. Prior experience as a cidermaker is absolutely necessary.

Responsibilities:
Product and recipe development
Supply chain management, juice inventory
Quality control
Fermentation Vessel and Brite Tank CIP/sanitation
Maintain general cider house cleanliness and sanitation
Clean and fill kegs
Oversight of canning line
General equipment maintenance
Accurate record keeping
Barrel maintenance and oversight
Assist Production Manager with day to day operations
Forklift operation
Scissor Lift operation
Staff packaging line if needed
Additional duties may be assigned throughout the cider house as necessary
Requirements:
2+ years wine/cider making experience
Willing to travel
True grit and the ability to adapt on the go
Positive attitude while working in a team environment
Strong desire to learn and grow with the company
Strong organizational skills
Ability to lift 55lbs to shoulder, and 160lbs to hip
Ability to work near moving mechanical parts, chemicals, wet floors/equipment while keeping to strict sanitary requirements
Familiarity with transferring and carbonating finished product
Familiarity with production safety procedures and equipment
Selected candidate must pass a post-offer, pre-employment background screening

You must be at least 21 years of age to work for Lost Boy Cider.

If interested and qualified, please send resume and cover letter to tristan@lostboycider.com and reference “Cider Maker” in the subject line.