Cambridge | Evenings & Weekends | £12.71 per hour
About Cambridge Distillery
Cambridge Distillery was established to set a new international benchmark for quality in gin; a goal it has achieved through relentless innovation, technical precision, and uncompromising quality.
Alongside our catalogue of internationally awarded spirits, our unique distillation methods have led to Cambridge Distillery being recognised three consecutive times as the most innovative distillery in the world.
The Role
Working primarily evenings and weekends, the Lab Host role is quite unique! It’s a blend of hospitality, retail and teaching. A typical day as a Lab Host can be quite varied but might look something like this…
At the start of the day, you could be helping guests in the shop; topping up stock, offering small, guided tastings, and giving advice about our products.
Then it’s time to set up the classroom for teaching; whether that’s a make your own gin class, gin history, or a cocktail making session, they all have different set up requirements and will involve things like measuring out gin, picking fresh herbs for garnishes, and arranging the table and chair set up. An eye for detail and high cleanliness standards is a must!
Next, it’s time to teach! Don’t worry, we offer full in-house training to give you the confidence to host our different experiences. Every class is laid-back and fun but also hands-on and informative. After the class is finished, you might spend some time preparing any orders that your class wish to purchase, along with guiding them through our other products, and ensuring that they leave happy.
Then it’s time to clear down; you’ll ensure all glassware and equipment are washed, polished, and reset for the next class, and after that you can expect to be helping customers in the shop, putting small deliveries away, replenishing stock, and organising or preparing for large parties and/or busy days.
Occasionally, there may be a requirement to assist our wonderful production team with bottling and labelling over in Grantchester.
Key Responsibilities include
· Hosting our popular gin experiences
· Speaking confidently about our products and leading guided tastings
· Selling our products and experiences in the shop
· Making and serving takeaway cocktails
· Preparing, setting up and cleaning down classrooms
· Replenishing and organising stock
· Taking payments by cash or card
· Maintaining shop displays
About You
A friendly attitude and a thirst for knowledge are both important traits that we look for in our team members. You will be a confident public speaker with previous front of house and/ or bar experience and should have a passion for high-quality spirits.
You should be able to work at both Green Street and our Distillery site in Grantchester (CB3 9NF)
Evening and weekend availability is a must.
Please note that we are only able to hire candidates over the age of 18.
What We Offer
- Generous staff discount of Cambridge Distillery products
- Full training and onboarding
- The chance to represent one of the UK's most acclaimed distilleries
- A small, supportive, fun working environment
How to Apply
Please send your CV and a short covering note explaining why this role is right for you.
We review applications on a rolling basis, so early applications are encouraged. Interviews will be held week commencing 24 August.
Pay: £12.71 per hour
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
