Careers
Interested in joining our team? Check out the available positions below, and email us at jobs@highwiredistilling.com.
The Cellar Manager/Production Assistant works under the supervision of the Production Manager and is responsible for the overall production and monitoring of fermentations, ensuring efficiency and maintaining the highest standards of quality control. This position will also assist with distillation, barreling, and processing operations as needed.
Compensation: $45,000-50,000 annually. Commensurate with experience. Full-Time Employee Benefits.
Minimum Experience Required: One (1) year experience in a commercial distillery or brewery
- Executes regular production schedule including but not limited to:
- Milling and mashing of grains
- Keeping daily records of fermentations
- Spent grain removal
- Tank and equipment cleaning and sanitation
- Raw material inventories and ordering needs
- Maintain and operate production equipment properly, safely and efficiently
- Maintain a clean and orderly production area, keeping it ‘tour ready’ 7 days a week
- Maintain awareness and understanding of plant operating conditions and maintenance needs
- Able to identify and troubleshoot production and equipment issues and/or notify head distiller in a timely manner
- Properly ship and receive new inventory and orders
- Manage other cellar workers efficiently and with a high rate of productivity
- Reviews and adheres to safety protocols, Safety Data Sheets and safety training
- Assists with distillations and bottling as needed
- Assists with barrel management as needed, must able to lift empty whiskey barrels onto barrel racks and load barrels into ricks
- Able to lead distillery tours when needed by Front of House
- Assists with and contributes to maintaining a safe and enjoyable workplace for all employees
The ideal candidate should possess:
- A passion for craft spirits and a desire to always keep learning
- Attention to detail and ability to follow direction
- Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills
- The ability to work well independently and as part of a team
- Good communication skills both oral and written
- Strong planning and organizational skills
- Microsoft Excel/Google Sheets skills
Physical Demands:
- Frequently stand for the duration of the shift. This position requires the ability to routinely and repeatedly lift up to 55 pounds and maneuver up to 170 pounds.
- Use their hands to perform fine manipulation and reach with hands and arms
- Use senses to identify product deficiencies (color, smell, taste)
- Proper and safe handling of hazardous materials and operation of complex moving machinery
- Tolerance for periodic exposure to a wet environment in high and low temperature ranges
The Bookkeeper works under the supervision of the owner and is responsible for maintaining up-to-date financial records for the wholesale and retail aspects of the company as well as helping administer alcohol beverage reporting. The role is on-site and part time requiring approximately 10-15 hours per week. Applicant must have accounting experience and be proficient in using Quickbooks Online and other software.
Compensation: $23-25/hour, Flexible schedule available.
- Review and record vendor invoices against purchase orders and track A/P
- Receive and record sales orders and manage A/R
- Enter bills and manage A/P including making approved payments
- Assist in recording production and inventory data Enter all bank transactions
- Reconcile bank and credit card accounts
- Prepare monthly financial reporting documents
- Calculate and prepare returns for federal, state, and local taxes
- Help prepare and submit sales reports to states of distribution on a monthly basis
- Prepare and submit monthly federal/state alcohol reporting documents
- Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Office, Excel, and Quickbooks
- Minimum 3 years bookkeeping experience
- Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong work ethic
High Wire is in search of a professional and friendly bartender with an expansive knowledge of spirits and a high level of comfort with classic cocktails and cocktail making techniques.
This is a great opportunity for someone eager to gain a deeper understanding of spirits production and experience a uniquely diverse and dynamic service model. We are offering both part-time and full-time opportunities. Our current hours are 10am-7pm Mon-Weds and 10am-9pm Thurs-Sat.
Compensation: $12-14/HR + tips. Group Health Insurance benefits for full-time employees. Free parking available.
- Organize the bar area, prepare for guests, and clean as needed maintaining a clean workstation
- Conduct tours of our production facility
- Complete side work and cocktail prep for the bar as assigned per shift
- Cross-sell spirits and merchandise to customers, making recommendations as needed
- Work proactively with a sense of urgency
- Candidates must have a minimum of 2 years experience in an ingredients-driven bar or restaurant
- A strong, proactive work ethic, exceptional people skills, and an upbeat personality
- A passion for hospitality and offering the highest levels of service
- Attention to detail, strong sense of organization, and excellent communication skills
We are always looking for diligent workers to join our bottling crew. Shifts are typically Wednesday and Friday from 10am – 2/3pm. Members of the bottling crew should exhibit a strong work ethic, great attention to detail, and a team player mentality.
Compensation: $15/hour