Distillery Tasting/Retail Team Member

Tasting/Retail Team Member - Part-time (including weekends)

St. Augustine Distillery is Florida’s most popular and entertaining distillery tour. Rated by TripAdvisor as the city’s #1 attraction, the distillery is located in the award-winning, historic Ice Plant complex. Our mission is simple: To make world class spirits using Florida agriculture and educate our guests how we make them from farm to bottle. Equally important is our commitment to sustainability and giving back to our community. We proudly sponsor The St. Augustine Amphitheater, Lincolnville Cultural Center and in 2023, we built our fifth Habitat for Humanity home for a deserving family. If you have a passion for people, want to learn about our award-winning spirits, help tell our story and be part of a family owned company that cares about our community, we would love to meet you.

Tasting/Retail Duties include but are not limited to:

• Offer a warm, open welcome to all our visitors
• Be well-presented at all times
• Build trusting relationships with customers
• Prepare all tasting mixers and product for cocktail demonstration
• Demonstrate live how to make our signature cocktails
• Answer customers’ queries and concerns with strong product knowledge
• Assess and identify customer interests and needs
• Recommend merchandise based on the individual
• Clean all equipment and utensils used for preparations.
• Help reset the tasting station & kitchen for the next group.
• Follow and complete all tasks listed on check lists.
• Help maintain an overall cleanliness of the facility.
• Maintain in-stock, presentable conditions and assist displaying merchandise
• Input simple data entry

Requirements:

• Aspires to be a part of a tight-knit team in a small, local business
• Excellent customer service to ensure high levels of customer satisfaction
• Stellar communication and interpersonal skills
• Working knowledge or willingness to learn about craft spirits, cocktails, and distillation process
• Proficient in English; Bilingual is a plus
• Able to stand for long periods of time
• Able to lift 35 pounds or more
• At least 21 years old
• Have high school diploma or GED; a BS degree in Marketing, Education, or related field is a plus
• Available weekends and holidays
• Possess and maintain a valid Florida driver’s license and any other endorsements necessary to legally operate vehicles
• Has taken a tour of distillery

Perks:

Employee discount in Distillery Gift Shop, access to special releases, first-hand opportunity to learn about the art of making craft spirits, industry passes/discounts, and more.

Medical, Dental, Life Insurance benefits available to Full Time employees after 30 days. Employer covers 70% of employee’s medical premium.

Why St. Augustine Distillery?

St. Augustine Distillery is a locally owned and operated, artisanal spirits distillery in historic, downtown St. Augustine. Located within a beautifully restored ice plant from the turn of the century, our mission is simple: Educate about our handcrafted, award-winning rum, bourbon whiskey, gin, and vodka, and inspire to experience higher quality spirits. All of our spirits are made from local and regional agricultural products. The result is undeniable: world-class spirits that create the best local cocktails imaginable.

Hours:

15-35 hours per week

Next Steps:

The St. Augustine Distillery is a truly special place to Work (we call it “Fun”) and is unlike any other “job” you’ve ever had. If you think you have what it takes, forward your resume and a brief message. In a few sentences, tell us a little bit about yourself, why you would want to “play” with us and why you would be a good fit for our team. We hope you’re the one and can’t wait to raise a glass with you!!

St. Augustine Distillery is a drug free workplace and an equal opportunity employer. All employment actions are taken without regard to race, religion, national origin, color, sex, marital status, age, disability, or genetics.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $14.00 - $15.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule

Work Location: In person