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The Woodford Reserve Distillery is an interactive, consumer experience designed to
showcase the history and beauty of the Woodford Reserve Brand. We will give our
consumers a look into how Woodford Reserve comes to life and each team member will be
responsible for ensuring the integrity and authenticity of this experience as they interact
with our consumers throughout their visit to our Homeplace."- Hiring Manager
Meaningful Work From Day One
Coordinates and plans all guest service activities related to operations, including labor and
budgets for the Visitor experience for Woodford Reserve Distillery. Assumes direct
responsibility for leading a diverse workforce of hospitality team members (tour guides and
tasting guides), permanent as well as seasonal temporary employees. Responsible for
planning, budgeting and execution of all activities associated with the front of house tour
operations of the Welcome and Visitor Center, including tour guide team management,
ticketing, reception, and tasting rooms.
What You Can Expect
Manages the daily operation of the Guest Services team, facilitating the seamless
flow of tours, hosting and entertaining of visitors.
Ensure a high level of hospitality by leading and motivating the guest services team,
setting performance expectations and providing ongoing training and development.
Oversee guest relations, addressing inquiries, concerns and complaints in a timely
and professional manner, aiming to exceed guest expectations
Provides input in the development of annual operating plans, monitor financial
performance, manage budget and identify strategies to maximize guest experience
in tandem with increasing revenue and profitability
Provides an overview to Homeplace Manager on a weekly / monthly / quarterly basis
regarding on-going operational staffing, ticket revenue performance and variances
to the budget.
Recruits, trains, supervises and motivates Tour Guides and Tour Captains to ensure
that every visitor has a memorable experience, aligned with brand goals.
Manages and properly maintains the tour guide operations and overall scheduling.
Prepares monthly tour guide and support staff work schedule based on group
bookings.
Oversees smooth operation and coordination of daily scheduled events and group
tours. Assist groups while on property, as needed.
Manages inventory of operating supplies and ensures team is set up for success
based on seasonality.
Maintains current and accurate Woodford Reserve Distillery Tour Guide Training
Manual incorporating new information and procedures on a regular basis.
Assists in the development of unique tours to incorporate into existing tour portfolio
to enhance the visitor experience (i.e. heritage tours, etc.) and encourage repeat visits
to Woodford Reserve Distillery.
Develops and updates tour path and program to ensure tour message is consistent
with the brand message. Review changes with Master Distiller and Brand Team for
final approval.
Tracks daily visitor counts and manages visitor count reporting.
Monitor guest feedback and satisfaction metrics, implementing improvement
initiatives based on feedback and trends.
Responsible for the online reservation system, credit card / cash management process
and serves as the primary point of contact with the online booking software provider.
Serves as Manager on Duty when needed (weekend rotation is required)
Maintains relationships with tour partners, vendors and suppliers.
Ability to lead distillery tours and Personal Selection experiences
Coordinates with Woodford Reserve Homeplace Manager, Bar Manager, and Retail
Manager with the implementation of strategic initiatives.
Stay updated on industry trends and best practices in the bourbon tourism field,
continuously seeking opportunities to enhance guest experiences.
What You Bring to the Table
Bachelor’s Degree in related field and minimum 3-5 years in the hospitality, and / or
meeting planning; or appropriate combination of education and experience.
A customer-centric mindset with a commitment to delivering outstanding customer
service and a passion for creating memorable guest experiences.
Ability to lead in a team based environment and manage all relationships within
Guest Services.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport
Ability to multitask, prioritize and work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
Proven leadership and organizational skills managing a diverse team with strong
skills including scheduling, directing, and providing feedback.
What Makes You Unique
Post graduate degree (Master’s Degree in Business or a hospitality-related field of
study).
Consumer brand homeplace experience.
Knowledge of the Brown-Forman organization and its business.
Familiarity with revenue management strategies, financial analysis and cost control.
Knowledge of local attractions, events and points of interest to assist guests
effectively.
Strong problem-solving abilities and decision-making skills.
Who We Are
We believe great people build great brands. And we know there is Nothing Better in the
Market than a career at Brown-Forman. Being a part of Brown-Forman means you will grow
both personally and professionally. You will have the opportunity to solve problems, seize
opportunities, and generate bold ideas. You will belong to a place where teamwork matters
and where you are encouraged to bring your best self to work.
Many Spirits, One Brown Forman- We believe that an inclusive culture, one that
values the diversity and unique perspective of each individual, allows us each to bring our
best self to work and leads to greater teamwork, creativity, and trust.
Cultivating a Caring Culture- We know that our strong culture is one of the many
reasons people love working at Brown Forman.
Enriching Life. Enriching Careers- At Brown Forman, we craft products known for
bringing people together. Our employees have made us what we are today and are
the reason for our success. Do not just take our word for it. Brown Forman is
consistently recognized as a Great Place to Work® in countries around the world.
What We Offer
Total Rewards at Brown-Forman is designed to engage our people to ensure sustainable and
profitable growth for generations to come. As a premium spirits company, we offer equitable
pay structures for individual and company performance alongside a premium employee
experience. We offer a range of premium benefits that reflect our company values and meet
the needs of our diverse workforce.
Brown-Forman Corporation is committed to equality of opportunity in all aspects of employment. It is the policy of Brown-Forman Corporation to provide full and equal employment opportunities to all employees and potential employees without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, veteran status, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability or any other legally protected status.
Last updated : 2024-06-25
Full Time
Consumer Goods
$33k-52k (estimate)
05/13/2024
09/25/2024
brown-forman.com
LOUISVILLE, KY
3,000 - 7,500
1870
Public
LAWSON E WHITING
$3B - $5B
Consumer Goods
Brown-Forman produces and sells alcoholic beverages such as spirits, wines, whiskey and champagnes.
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