Job: Bartender

Location: Midleton, Co. Cork

Hours: Day time shift pattern with ad hoc evening events

Role types: Part time & Full time

Contract: Variable hours

Duration: Commence Feb 2025 to Nov 2025

Applications Closing date: January 19th, 2025

About us

At the Midleton Distillery Visitor Experience in Co. Cork, we bring the story of our world-class whiskeys to life. Home to seven iconic brands, our recently revamped visitor centre offers a warm and immersive experience, featuring new bars, a café, and dedicated tasting rooms.

Spanning our historic 15-acre site, visitors can enjoy fully guided tours, premium whiskey tastings, cask-opening experiences, cocktail-making classes, and exclusive behind-the-scenes tours. Each year, we welcome several thousand guests from across the globe, connecting them to our passion for whiskey, deep-rooted history, and renowned production process.

The job

Are you seeking a role that offers more daytime shifts, giving you quality time with family and friends? Then this could be the perfect opportunity for you!

As one of our bartenders, you’ll play a key role in delivering an unforgettable visitor experience. With your skill, knowledge, and personality, you’ll engage and excite our guests while crafting both classic and innovative drinks from our incredible portfolio of brands.

In addition to showcasing your mixology talents, you’ll also manage day-to-day bar operations, including restocking and maintaining inventory. Our team primarily works daytime shifts, with occasional evening events to keep things fresh and exciting.

About you

Bartenders are pivotal to our visitor's experience - To be successful, you'll be down-to-earth, enthusiastic and want to be one of the best mixologists in the business!

Working with visitors and staff, you’ll have strong interpersonal and communication skills and strive to create an unforgettable experience for all our visitors.

You'll be a hardworking and as excited as we are about inspiring a passion for the products we are so proud we produce!

Whiskey and cocktail knowledge are beneficial, but extensive training will be provided, if required.

We are welcoming visitors from all over the world, so if you’re able to speak multiple languages in addition to fluent English, please highlight this in your application.

What we offer

We understand our people are our special ingredient. We treat our employees with respect and offer an environment that is engaging, supportive and collaborative.  We want to make you feel recognised and valued for your contribution to our shared success. Some of our benefits include;

Sunday/ Bank holiday premium: 1.5 times hourly rate on a Sunday & double pay on a bank holidayDaily lunch allowance: You won't go hungry!Profit share: An annual profit share scheme to reward your contribution to the company’s success.Allowance: An annual allowance to spend on our portfolio of products and merchandise, for you to enjoy responsibly.Training: We offer full training on both our product and tours, so don't worry if you are yet to experience the spirits industryHealth & Wellbeing: Our Wellbeing Programme “THRIVE” supports employees across the three main pillars: Life, Body and MindCharity Days: up to 2 days paid leave every year to volunteer at a charity of their choice

Like a well-blended whiskey, we believe that diverse perspectives make us better and we welcome people from all backgrounds and experiences to create together the spirit that makes us great.

Interested in joining us?

Please follow the Apply Link and upload your details and answer some basic questions so we understand your interests clearly.

To learn more about our careers, go to our careers page

Visitor Experience Careers - Irish Distillers

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Job Posting End Date:

2025-01-19