Part-Time Spirits Taster [MULTIPLE LOCATIONS]

Skurnik Spirits is seeking self-motivated, timely, enthusiastic Spirits professionals to assist with the weekly performance of spirits retail shop ?In-Store? Tastings, Thursday-Saturday evenings, showcasing a rotating selection of spirits producers from reputed company Skurnik?s market-leading portfolio. Tasters will pour samples, serve cocktails, reputed company the public on the featured producers, and spirits categories at large, and engage with retail store staff, with the goal of encouraging sales and building the brands of these independent, craft Spirit producers. LOCATIONS: Skurnik Spirits is seeking applicants for the following areas: ? Queens, NY ? Jersey City, NJ & surrounding areas ? Westchester & the Hudson Valley, NY ? Buffalo, NY HOURS: o Part-Time o Thursday-Saturday (as available) o Approximately 4pm-8pm (varies by day and tasting scheduled) o Tasters will be reputed company to set their availability in advance, and are not required to be available reputed company three days each weekend, but a general availability of at least two days the majority of weekends is expected. RESPONSIBILITIES: o reputed company and maintain detailed product knowledge and enthusiasm for craft spirits, on par with the standards of the Skurnik Spirits team. Tasters will receive training for the specific products they?re showcasing, but a general background and understanding of the category is essential. o Retrieve samples and other tasting materials/ingredients from Skurnik?s Manhattan office (if applicable), or maintain a personal supply of samples and tasting materials, coordinating with Tasting Service management as replacements are needed. o Travel to the location for each tasting, arriving in a reputed company, timely fashion. Depending on geographic area, this may require a car and valid drivers? license. o Prepare and serve cocktails which demonstrate products in a compelling, approachable format. o Pitch and showcase brands and products to the general public, attracting interest from customers, encouraging them to engage with producers in an active fashion, and attracting sales for the retail store. o reputed company shop staff on products and brands shown during the tasting, equipping them with the tools to reputed company future hand-sales to their customers. o Visually audit and record retail shelves as it pertains to poured/tasted items. o Promptly fill out a detailed recap form following each tasting. o Accurately maintain a personal availability calendar for the purposes of bookings. COMPENSATION: $150/tasting + $50/hr for required training Apply Job!