Job: Midleton Distillery Experience Brand Ambassador (Tour/Experience Host)
Location: Midleton, Co. Cork
Hours: Day time shift pattern with ad hoc evening events
Role type: Full time
Contract: Variable hours
Duration: Commence May 2025 to November 2025
About Irish Distillers
Irish Distillers are makers of some of the world’s most well-known and successful Irish whiskeys. Led by Jameson, the world's best selling Irish Whiskey, our brands have led the global renaissance of Irish whiskey and are exported to over 130 markets across the globe. Jameson is now a top 10 global spirit brand, distributing over 10 million cases of Jameson across the globe. As part of Pernod Ricard, the worlds leading premium spirits brand, Irish Distillers has access to an extensive global distribution network across 90 countries. At the core of everything we do is a passion for our craft, a commitment to sustainability and an ambition to create drinks that can be enjoyed the world over.
We now have an opportunity at our Midleton Distillery Visitor Experience in Cork, where we bring the story of our world-class whiskeys to life through our award winning distillery tours, cocktail-making classes, premium whiskey tasting sessions and blending classes,. Here, our visitors discover the stories behind our seven iconic brands including Jameson, Redbreast and Midleton Very Rare. Spanning across our historic 15-acre site, we connect thousands of visitors from across the globe to our passion for our products, our production process and our deep-rooted history
The job
As a German speaking Brand Ambassador, you will play a vital role in bringing our family of brands to life for every guest who walks through our doors.
From the moment visitors arrive, you’ll guide them on a sensory journey where they can touch, taste, smell, and interact with our world-class whiskeys. You’ll be at the forefront of creating unforgettable moments, sharing the rich stories behind our full whiskey portfolio, and inspiring a genuine passion for our products.
Your role goes beyond delivering information – you’ll engage and connect with people from all over the world, building brand love and loyalty in every interaction. Whether you’re leading one of our award-winning distillery tours, hosting a premium tasting experience, or demonstrating the craftsmanship behind our iconic whiskeys, no two days will ever be the same.
You’ll thrive in a buzzing, dynamic environment where teamwork and a customer-first approach are at the heart of everything we do.
At our Brand Homes, health and safety always come first. Our team works to the highest standards, collaborating with various functions to ensure we deliver a world-class experience safely—for our colleagues and our customers.
About you
Our next Brand Ambassadors will have an infectious, outgoing personality, great communication skills, and a natural desire to deliver and exceed visitor expectations. You should be a great storyteller, full of energy, and enjoy working in a consumer-centric role that offers variety and excitement.
We’re looking for hardworking individuals who thrive in a team environment but also know how to have fun along the way! Like us, you should care deeply about our heritage and share our excitement for inspiring passion for the products we are so proud to produce.
Ideally, our next Brand Ambassadors will have experience in a customer-facing role, whether in retail, bars, hotels, or customer care.
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;
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Sunday/ Bank holiday premium: 1.5 times hourly rate on a Sunday & double pay on a bank holiday
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Daily lunch allowance: You won't go hungry!
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Profit share: An annual profit share scheme to reward your contribution to the company’s success.
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Allowance: An annual allowance to spend on our portfolio of products and merchandise, for you to enjoy responsibly.
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Training: We offer full training on both our product and tours, so don't worry if you are yet to experience the spirits industry
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Health & Wellbeing: Our Wellbeing Programme “THRIVE” supports employees across the three main pillars: Life, Body and Mind
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Charity 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:
2025-04-25