Cellar Operator

Funky Buddha Brewery, located in Oakland Park, Florida, was established in 2010 at its original brewpub in Boca Raton. Known for pushing the boundaries of traditional brewing, Funky Buddha creates innovative, culinary-inspired beers using high-quality, food-centric ingredients.

Since its founding, the company has expanded beyond craft beer into the production and packaging of THC- and CBD-infused beverages. In addition to producing its own portfolio of products, Funky Buddha provides co-packing services for other beverage companies. Across all areas of its operations, the company remains committed to innovation, quality, safety, and regulatory compliance.

The Cellar Operator is responsible for all aspects of processes related to fermentation, conditioning, treatment, clarification, carbonation, and any other steps required to achieve a consistent final product ready for packaging. This includes beer, THC beverages, and co-packed products for partner brands.

The Cellar Operator must be a hard-working, responsible, and self-motivated individual with a passion for craft beverages and a desire to continue learning and growing within the industry. The position requires strong mechanical aptitude, attention to detail, and the ability to multitask through different processes in a fast-paced and constantly evolving environment.

• Perform cellaring duties including fermentation management for beer, THC beverages, and co-packed products.
• Assistance with yeast handling and management.
• Execute CIP (clean-in-place) of brewing, fermentation, and beverage processing tanks and equipment.
• Operate centrifuge and plate filter for product clarification.
• Carefully execute treatment and conditioning plans for specialty and infused beverages.
• Maintain accurate records from fermentation through finishing and packaging stages.
• Follow SOPs for all products, ensuring consistent quality across Funky Buddha and co-packed brands.
• Operate flash pasteurizer and related processing systems.
• Maintain sanitary practices in all aspects of beverage processing.
• Perform preventive maintenance on brewhouse and cellar equipment.
• Assist with lab testing, sensory panels, and quality assurance activities.
• Prepare, fill, and transfer beer and other beverages to and from barrels and tanks as needed.
• Support cross-departmental production needs, including THC production and co-packing runs.
• Participate in staff training opportunities and continuous improvement initiatives.
• (This list is not exhaustive; job functions may change based on business needs.)

• Assist Brewery Operations Manager with any necessary production duties.
• Assist in any other special duties associated with beer production.
• Assist any other special duties associated with quality checks.
• May be asked to assist with other duties and special projects throughout the Brewery

• Crouching, Bending, Stooping Frequent
• Reaching Occasional
• Pushing/Pulling Occasional
• Lifting/Carrying up to 55 lbs Occasional

• Safety goggles when walking through the Production area
• Steel Toe rubber boots
• Hearing Protection in loud environments
• Safety gloves when handling industrial strength chemicals
• Employees will be trained in the proper use and care of assigned PPE. Funky Buddha Brewery provides the required PPE. It is your responsibility to report defective, damaged or lost PPE, or equipment that does not fit properly to your Manager.

• A strong passion for brewing and a desire to advance personal growth in the brewing industry
• Some understanding of brewing aspects, including cellaring, yeast handling, CIP, and sanitization
• Strong organizational habits, a self-motivated work ethic, and good critical thinking/problem solving skills
• Flexibility in terms of hours and a willingness to work night shifts, weekends, and overtime
• Computer literate with some understanding of Microsoft Office/spreadsheet programs
• Ability to work safely with hazardous chemicals
• Ability to work safely in a wet, noisy, and non-temperature-controlled environment
• Ability to work safely in confined spaces and around complex machinery
• Ability to stoop, squat, kneel, and crawl for purposes of collecting samples, gathering data, and cleaning
• Ability to work independently on multiple projects at one time, maintaining attention to detail with each project
• Ability to meet production, quality and safety standards
• An understanding of operational structure and system…