Head Cider Maker

Location: Prince Edward County , Ontario

Employment T ype: Full-

time, in-person (this position is not remote or hybrid — daily on-site

presence in the orchard and cidery is required)

Start Date: October 1

Salary Range: $75,000–$85,000/year , plus profit-sharing bonus (to be

negotiated)

About the Role-

Loch Mór Cider Company is an award-winning, orchard-to-glass

cidery in Prince Edward County , home to over 3,100 trees — including

rare heritage cider varieties. With more than 50 national and

international awards to our name, we’re in the midst of an exciting

orchard expansion planned over the next 2–3 seasons. We’re a small,

tight-knit team, and this role offers the chance to work closely with

ownership and shape the future of an already celebrated cidery .

As of October 1, new ownership will be taking over Loch Mór Cider

Company . We’re building our team for this next chapter and looking

for people who want to help carry forward — and grow — everything

that has made this cidery special.

We are looking for an experienced Head Cider Maker to lead

production at our cidery in Prince Edward County . This role owns the

full cider-making process — from apple sourcing and pressing through

fermentation, blending, and final product — and works closely with

our orchard and cellar team to bring an ambitious, award-caliber

cider program to life.

Responsibilities-

Lead and own all stages of cider production: apple sourcing,

pressing, fermentation, blending, filtration, bottling/canning, and

packaging

Set and drive the quality , style, and direction of the cider program

Develop and manage production schedules, recipes, and

specification sheets

Lead new product development, including seasonal and limited-

release ciders

Maintain accurate production records and ensure compliance with

food safety and regulatory standards

Collaborate with orchard management on fruit sourcing, harvest

timing, and varietal planning

Supervise and mentor the assistant cider maker and any seasonal

cellar/orchard staff

Maintain a clean, organized, and safety-compliant cellar and work

environment

Operate and maintain cidery production equipment

Maintain the quality standards required to enter and compete in

Canadian and international cider competitions

Train tasting room staff on product knowledge, tasting notes, and

the story behind each cider

May occasionally support tasting room operations, particularly

during quieter off-season periods

Reports directly to the owners

Holds hiring and scheduling authority for all cider manufacturing

and orchard employees.

Working Conditions-

This role involves potential exposure to pesticides and other

agrochemicals used in orchard management. Appropriate PPE and

safety training will be provided, and all applications follow label

and regulatory requirements.

Involves physical work, including lifting and carrying at least 50

lbs regularly , and working in wet, cold, and/or muddy conditions

during cellar operations and harvest.

Reasonable accommodations will be considered in accordance with

the Ontario Human Rights Code and AODA.