ASSISTANT DISTILLER & AMBASSADOR
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Full Time
Kingsbarns Distillery
Fife,
England
Darnley's Gin is at a very exciting stage in its development - building its own new Gin Distillery and Visitor Experience at the Kingsbarns single malt distillery near St Andrews in Fife.
We have an exciting opportunity for an assistant distiller and gin ambassador to be based at the distillery.
Initially, there will be a training period on whisky distillation throughout the gin still commissioning. Thereafter, the job will combine the roles of gin ambassador, tour guide and gin still operations with responsibility for the development of new recipes and production of the gin, reporting to the whisky distillery manager.
The ideal candidate will be passionate about gin, an engaging and confident presenter, balanced with the practical aptitude required for distillation, with gin distillation experience preferred.
Working with a small team of distillers , the candidate will work closely with the Visitor Centre team to ensure a great visitor experience and the sales and marketing team for representing the brand at key events in the UK and overseas. It's a new role, so a hands-on team attitude will be essential.
This is a full time position, working 5 days from 7, including weekend and some evening work. The position attracts 28 days holiday (including statutory days) and auto-enrolment in the company pension scheme membership subject to eligibility.
Responsibilities:
Working with Kingsbarns Visitor Centre team, be the principal guide for Darnley's Gin Tours and Masterclasses. Assist in recruitment and training of additional tour guides as required, managing rota for tours. Maintain high standards of presentation of site and staff, ensuring all tour materials are prepared daily.
Attend key trade shows and consumer events to promote Darnley's Gin. Some UK and overseas travel will be required.
Working with Marketing team, manage on site press, corporate visitors and distributor visits to Darnley's Gin House.
Working with Marketing team, contribute to social media presence for Darnley's.
Operation of the gin still, raw materials management – reporting to the Whisky Distillery Manager.
Develop recipes for new gin limited editions and scaling up the recipe for full distillation.
Duty manager cover for Kingsbarns Visitor Centre, working rota hours on 5 days from
The Ideal Candidate
Passionate about gin
Knowledge of gin distillation and new product development desirable
Engaging and confident presenter
High degree of customer service
Can prepare a great Gin and Tonic and develop and serve cocktails with Darnley's
Managing stock and cash for gin house using EPOS system
Team player
Excellent English
Able to manage physical aspects of the job from moving stock to standing at events
Driving licence
Passport
How To Apply
To apply, please email CV and covering letter to:
[email protected]Closing date for applications: 17/4/17. Preferred start date 1/6/17