Visitor Centre Assistant
Organisation: Suntory Global Spirits
Salary: £13.45 per hour
Location: Glen Garioch Distillery, Oldmeldrum, Aberdeenshire
The spirits industry is an exciting, dynamic and fast-paced business. Suntory Global Spirits is the third-largest premium spirits company in the world and this role offers the opportunity to be at the heart of our global business.
Working within the Brand Home, representing one of the most unique Whisky brands, you will have the unique opportunity to promote Glen Garioch to visitors and industry colleagues from all over the world.
Where every day is different and with a wide variety of responsibilities ranging from tour guiding, whisky specialist to retailer, the need for a dynamic, adaptable, motivated individual is essential.
Reporting directly to the Visitor Centre Manager, our Visitor Centre Assistants are responsible for delivering a world class premium brand experience that will enhance the brand image and deliver value to the business.
This is a part time permanent role working an average of 12 hours over 2 days per week on an annualised contract. The role can either be every Saturday and Sunday or a mix of weekday and weekend working, with the expectation to work every second Saturday/Sunday.
ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES
· Learn the history and heritage of the distillery and be able to communicate this to visitors.
· Responsibility for service delivery through leading all distillery tours and on/offsite tastings.
· Work across all areas of the visitor centre including hosting groups, working in the retail shop and tasting bar.
· Host all levels of tours of the distillery, delivering high standards of customer service.
· Responsible for opening and closing premises.
· Assist with stock takes and counts.
· Daily banking and reconciliation.
· Administrative duties including responding to customer emails, processing of sales orders and organising the daily diary.
· Work closely with the Visitor Centre Manager to define annual goals/objectives.
· Work with the distillery operations team to ensure company operational procedures and H&S practices are adhered to rigorously.
· Ensure Visitor Centre facilities are always maintained to a high standard of cleanliness.
KEY SKILLS & COMPETENCIES
· Drive and passion for delivering excellent customer service and experience.
· Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a ‘’can do’’ attitude.
· Have good listening and questioning skills.
· Good knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
· Excellent oral and written skills with the ability to deliver presentations to wide and varied audiences.
QUALIFICATIONS
· Experience in presenting to a wide range of audiences.
· Awareness of Suntory Global Spirit brands and the company values.
· Charismatic, possessing the ability to educate and inspire through storytelling.
· Current Driving Licence is desirable.
· Previous experience within the hospitality, retail and/or tourism sector is desirable
Application Deadline: Monday 15/06/2026
