The best jobs in Hong Kong? Brewer, ice cream maker, stylist, organic farmer, and Peak Tram driver tell us why theirs is No 1
- Eating gelato straight from the machine, having the chance to wonder at nature’s beauty all day long – these are perks of two of the best jobs in Hong Kong
- We talk to six Hongkongers about not earning a fortune but loving the jobs they do, even if it means putting in a 14-hour or 16-hour day
Who has the best job in Hong Kong? Clue: it’s not necessarily the highest paid, and being the chief executive – which rakes in more than HK$5 million (US$645,000) a year – isn’t necessarily a plum posting nowadays. Should it come down to work/life balance, there are a number of candidates up for Hong Kong’s most satisfying employment.
Here’s an alternative best jobs list for Hong Kong.
David Gallie: head brewer, taster, accountant and keg carrier, Black Kite Brewery
After six years in the craft brewing business in partnership with his brother, Daniel, Gallie has learned that it’s pulled muscles rather than pulled pints that he has to watch out for.
Turning water, malted grains, hops and yeast into 800 litres (211 gallons) of beer every week is no simple task. Temperature, acidity and gravity all need monitoring, but much of the quality control relies on tasting.
“Unfinished beer honestly doesn’t usually taste great – especially warm and uncarbonated – but over time, you get a good feel for where it is versus where it should be,” says Gallie. “Tasting finished beer is much more enjoyable. Overall, I love the combination of science and creativity involved in brewing – it’s like cooking, but liquid – and working with my mind and hands.”
