Manager – Forest Distillery Experience
Glossop, Derbyshire | £27,500 per year + Attractive Commission Scheme
Wednesday –Sunday | Every weekend + occasional evenings
We're Forest Distillery – creators of award-winning spirits and unforgettable experiences – and we're opening a brand-new premium visitor attraction in Glossop Market Hall. This exciting new venue will combine live distilling, cocktails, champagne, interactive workshops, cocktail masterclasses, tastings, and a retail space showcasing our own premium spirits.
We are looking for a dynamic, hands-on Manager to lead the venue, drive sales, and deliver outstanding guest experiences.
What you'll do
* Manage the day-to-day operations of the site. Often running it solo.
* Host and run events including tastings, cocktail masterclasses, and "make your own" spirit workshops
* Oversee the retail space, ensuring stock, merchandising, and presentation are always at the highest standard
* Lead and inspire a small team, ensuring excellent customer service at all times
* Take responsibility for sales performance – with the opportunity to significantly boost your earnings through a generous commission scheme
* Act as a brand ambassador for Forest Distillery in Glossop, liaising with local businesses, event organisers, and customers
* Learn the art of distilling and production (full training provided) to produce in-house spirits and lead live distillation sessions for visitors
What we're looking for
* Essential:
* Proven bar, events or hospitality management experience
* Strong customer service skills and the ability to host engaging events
* A natural communicator who can confidently deliver premium products and experiences
* Flexibility to work every weekend and occasional evenings
* Desirable:
* Event planning experience
* Distilling or production experience (training provided if not)
What we offer
* £27,500 per year starting salary
* Attractive commission scheme based on sales – excellent earning potential for the right candidate
* Full distilling, product and production training at The Cat & Fiddle Distillery, SK11 0AR
* The chance to manage one of Glossop's most exciting new destinations
* Staff discounts on products and experiences
Applications close when the right person is found – so don't wait
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From £27,500.00 per year
Benefits:
* Company pension
* Employee discount
* Private medical insurance
Application question(s):
* Training is at the Cat & Fiddle distillery SK11 0AR. Are you able to commute to the site for training?
Work Location: In person