Are you an experienced bartender with a deep passion for mixology and the crafting and curation of serves, cocktails and menus? Do you have a proven record
of leading successful bar teams to smoothly deliver daily operations whilst promoting innovation and creativity? Do you understand the importance of brand
advocacy, and have a desire to help shape the direction of a new, premium and brand-led visitor experience and bar in the heart of Edinburgh?
This renown Scottish spirits brand has established itself as a pioneer in craft and wonder-filled flavour. With exciting plans for a new Brand Home in the heart of Edinburgh's Old Town, excitement is distilling as they look forward to opening this new, state-of-the-art distillery where traditional craft meets innovation and they celebrate the art of gin-making amidst breath-taking views of Edinburgh’s skyline.
This ongoing investment is a true testament to the pride they have in their product and their commitment to sharing this with their visitors, ensuring everyone who comes to see them has the most exceptional Gin experience.
With plans to welcome visitors from Autumn 2024, their new Brand Home is more than just a distillery; it's a place where stories are told, where discoveries are made, where life-long connections are made with our brand, and where the spirit of Edinburgh comes alive.
The Opportunity
At the heart of this brand, product and experience are the people that make it all happen, and as such a new exciting role has been created for a Brand Homes Bar Manager.
This is a rare and unique opportunity for someone with extensive bartending and mixology experience to work on an opening project, years in the making.
Completing their on-site management team, they’re looking for the right person to draw on their expertise and creativity to put their own stamp on how our brand is
enjoyed and experienced.
As Brand Homes Bar Manager you will:
- Lead the bar team and its daily operation, supporting the delivery of tours, experiences, events and trade visits.
- You will be a key brand advocate, enthusiastically showcasing their products with in-depth product knowledge.
- Your skill, experience, curiosity, and ongoing research will be required to design their serve and cocktail menu, deepening brand engagement with all who come to see them.
- You will support the Brand Homes Manager and Central Brand to build and deliver a new strategic vision for the Brand Home bar, with profitability and commercial viability at the core and in line with the brand plan.
- You will act as an ambassador for the Brand, engaging with key trade customers by designing and hosting on site events and delivering training on their serve strategy.
- You will proudly use your industry network and social media presence to advocate for their craft and products, actively being a face for our brand, building strong relationships with on-trade customers, partners and stakeholders.
This role is integral to the success of our new Brand Home, and we’re looking for candidates who are industry experts, with a strong, demonstrable background in
the art of mixology and drinks menu curation. Direct previous experience leading the daily operation of a bar is essential, preferably within a high-end
hospitality environment. We need an innovative individual with true passion for their craft and providing exceptional customer service and experiences, with a
continuous desire to learn and adapt.
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 this Brand in person and on social media. Someone who is
energised by their art and is thrives on sharing that enthusiasm.
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 that invites collaboration and experimentation.
Excellent interpersonal skills and previous experience of people management and resource planning is essential.
We operate annualised hours, therefore previous experience of managing these operationally would be advantageous.
Candidates must also have a true and authentic passion for the brand and be able to help translate brand values and ethos throughout all aspects
of the operational world, making it their business to understand the competitive set and continuously striving to adapt and innovate.
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 days, including evening and weekends to facilitate our experience and event offering. You will also act, on a rotational basis, as a Duty
Manager for the full site.