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Are you a passionate and knowledgeable mixologist with experience of leading a successful bar team and its smooth daily operation, with a desire to be part of a brand-new, premium visitor experience in the heart of Edinburgh?

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Setting the Scene…

Born in 2010, Edinburgh Gin is distilled in our capital city and represents one of the most varied and vibrant gin ranges in the world!

We are known for our wonder-filled gin and truly engaging and innovative distillery tours and experiences, having been consistently rated on Trip Advisor as part of Scotland’s top tourist attractions! Not one for ‘resting on our laurels’, in January 2024 we closed the doors to our Edinburgh Gin West End Distillery and Hanover Street retail shop in preparation for our extraordinary next chapter…

Nestled in the heart of Edinburgh’s Old Town, excitement is brewing as we look forward to opening our brand-new, state-of-the-art Edinburgh Gin Distillery at the Arches on East Market Street, where tradition meets innovation and the art of gin-making is celebrated amidst breath-taking views of Edinburgh’s skyline. This ongoing investment is a true testament to our commitment to provide our visitors with the best possible Edinburgh Gin experience.

With plans to welcome visitors from Autumn 2024, our new Brand Home is more than just a distillery; it’s a place where stories are told, where touches of wonder and experiences are shared, and where the spirit of Edinburgh comes alive.

As we embark on this next evolution of our Edinburgh Gin journey, fuelled by our passion for gin and dedication to excellence, we are now looking for kindred spirits to join us at this truly exciting time…

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Our opportunity…

At the heart of our brand, product and experience are our people – it’s our people who make all of the magic happen! A critical element to our success will be ensuring we have the right team in place, leading the way and delivering exceptional experiences.

In this first wave of our recruitment activities, we are delighted to now welcome interest in an opportunity not to be sniffed at… our Brand Homes Bar Manager (Edinburgh Gin).

This is a unique and brand-new opportunity which will complete our on-site management team. As Brand Homes Bar Manager (Edinburgh Gin), you will lead the bar team and its daily operation which will support the delivery of tours, experiences, events and trade visits. You will work with the Brand Homes Manager to create a culture of excellence and lead by example, to ensure we provide exceptional visitor experiences which exceed expectations. With a measure of creativity, a dash of mixology and a blend of in-depth product knowledge, you will help showcase the Brand and design our drinks menu, building brand engagement, supporting the Brand Homes Manager and Central Brand to build and deliver a strategic vision for the Brand Home bar, with profitability and commercial viability at the core. As a key member of the Edinburgh Gin team, you will act as an ambassador for the Brand, engaging with our key trade customers by hosting on site events and delivering training on our serve suggestions. With an interest in building your network in the industry and developing your social media presence in support of the Brand.

If this sounds like the perfect serve for you, keep reading…

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Who We Are Looking For …

In order to be considered for this role, we are looking for candidates who have a background in the art of mixology, with direct previous experience leading the daily operation of the bar, preferably within a high-end hospitality environment. An innovative individual with true passion for providing exceptional customer service and experiences.

Our ideal candidate will be a charismatic, friendly and engaging individual, a team player who is able to build strong relationships with key internal and external stakeholders, working towards common goals. An excellent communicator who is confident presenting our Brand in person and on social media.

We are looking for a professional who embodies our values and leads by example, with previous experience leading and developing a Bar team, establishing a warm and friendly culture, meaning previous people management and resource planning skills are essential.

The successful candidate will have commercial acumen and be technically competent with previous systems and Microsoft experience to support the smooth operation of the bar. We are looking for candidates who have an eye for detail and a drive for ongoing improvement.

We operate annualised hours, therefore previous experience of managing these operationally would be advantageous.

Candidates must also have a true and authentic passion for our Edinburgh Gin brand and be able to help translate brand values and ethos throughout all aspects of the operational world.

Due to the nature of our operation and this role, we are looking for candidates who have flexibility in their availability. The role be offered on a full-time, permanent basis, working 5 from 7 day basis, including evening and weekends to facilitate our experience and event offering.

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Additional Information…

Edinburgh Gin is part of Ian Macleod Distillers, an entrepreneurial, family owned whisky and spirits business who own other premium and luxury brands such as Glengoyne, Rosebank, Tamdhu, Smokehead, to name but a few! ‘Crafting Spirits With Passion’ is what we do best. If you haven’t already, please browse around our company internet pages and immerse yourself in our colourful history and sample the details of some of our exquisite brands. As we start to tantalise your taste buds and whet your appetite for a career here with us at Ian Macleod Distillers, you will really get to understand just why our team members and customers are indeed so passionate about all things Ian Macleod!

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Next steps…

If after reading through, you still find that all of this really excites you, then we would love to hear from you!

Please note, this is an open application window therefore we may close the advert at any point depending on the candidate applications received so our recommendation is that you apply early to ensure you don’t miss out!

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Alternative Opportunities at Edinburgh Gin…

If this isn’t quite the role for you, then don’t worry, as we move into the Summer months’ we will begin our wider recruitment activities for the following opportunities:

Distillery Ambassador (Visits)
Distillery Ambassador (Retail & Admissions)
Distillery Ambassador (Bar)
Housekeeping Supervisor
Housekeeper

To keep updated, follow our Edinburgh Gin Distillery social media channels and careers website (www.ianmacleod.com/careers) for more information and to apply when roles go live!

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Application Deadline: Friday 01/01/9999