We have several different avenues for career paths available. Please see below for more details and how to apply.

Distillery Retail Associate

Full-Time
New Haven Mo
Do you thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment? Do you enjoy collaborating with others to create unforgettable consumer experiences? Do you like to keep the consumer at the heart of everything you do? Whether you’re a recent graduate or an experienced professional, we provide opportunities for growth with competitive salary and benefits in an exciting entrepreneurial industry. This team member would work under a variety of departments in sales & marketing, sales assistance & support and administrative tasks while assisting in light production.

• Supports managements and production teams in all aspects of daily operations while managing daily customer interactions and engagements.
• Ensure exceptional customer service is provided to all Artisan Spirits visitors for both onsite and outside events. Create a welcoming atmosphere for all while being attentive and anticipating guest needs. Striving to make every consumer contact a friend.
• Works with and anticipates traffic flow to ensure adequate inventory of items for tasting room and off-site events. Following in tasting room opening and closing procedures while also preparing deposits and cash drawers.
• Provides information, education and entertainment to visitors while also advocating for Artisan Spirits in the local community.
• Discuss and educate visitors on and off premise on our brand, history, and products.
• Participate in a full range of scheduled events on and off site, from concept to completion. Includes assisting with budgets, tracking and issue resolving.
• Responsible for maintaining the presentation and visual appearance of the sales floor. Ensures tasting room, gift shop, events and others are kept organized, always stocked and clean. Makes recommendations on merchandise/tour changes based on visitor feedback.
• Assist management staff with various tasks and projects and delegated. Works with back-end and production team to ensure maximum efficiency of operational functions. Supports all teams with changing needs including, but not limited to gift creation, storage of marketing & sales materials and deliveries, brand events, VIP groups etc.
• Attend schedule meetings and necessary training as requested. Responsible for updating various software, event files and calendars ensuring information is up to date and there is obvious and efficient continuity.
• Ensures adherence to Personal Safety, Alcohol Responsibility, Food Safety, and Quality and Environmental Policies and practices.

Skills & Experience Qualifications

• MS Office proficiency, with the ability to learn database and other software
• Flexibility to work varied schedule including occasional weekends, evenings, and holidays.
• Associates Degree or higher or similar experience
• 2+ years of retail, hospitality, tourism, or related field
• Ability to problem solve, multitask, and thrive in a fast-pace, dynamic environment
• Highly proficient interpersonal and communication skills, written and verbal.
• Basic understanding of inventory management and strong math skills
• Ability to operate retail or computer software and troubleshoot minor technology issues
• Typically requires walking, standing, bending, talking, hearing and repetitive motion. Ability to lift 40 pounds occasionally.
• Attention to detail with high accountability and ability to work well with others.
• Growth and learning mindset: ready to test, stumble, learn and apply from experience
• 21 Plus and over

Preferred Skills & Personal Qualities

• Adobe Suite Skills or other design software a plus
• Excellent time management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects with little supervisor.
• Fantastic customer service ethic and high expectations of quality. Have a strong capacity to create a culture of “belonging” where people feel appreciated for who they are, what they do and who they can become.
• You have high levels of self-awareness, are reflective and know yourself well, understanding both your own strengths and weaknesses and your impact on others
• Sales Skills, CMR or customer management experience a plus
• Bartending or Service Skills
• Have or be willing to obtain a Hep A and other County Food Safety Vaccination Requirements

Starting Salary based on experience. Benefits include PTO, Paternity Leave, Medical insurance, IRA, and company discount. Artisan Spirits is committed to equal opportunity in all aspects of employment. It is the policy of Artisan Spirits to provide a 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, physical or mental disability, or any other legally protected status.

Please email resumes, cover letters and salary requirements to tara@pinckneybend.com

Distillery Productions Associate

Full-Time
New Haven Mo

Artisan Spirits LLC dba Pinckney Bend Distillery is hiring multiple team members for their production team to support and work in Pinckney Bend Distilling. These are career opportunities for individuals with strong manufacturing, food service and/or hospitality skills in a fast-paced production environment with a focus on customer engagement. The scope of work is to ensure daily operations across multiple areas of bottling, processing, distilling, guest services and warehousing with a focus on producing high-quality, on-time and cost-efficient products. Team Members must have excellent interpersonal skills with these roles being parts of a high performing team.

DUTIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO

• Maintaining continuous distilling, batching, bottling, and packaging operations across multiple buildings and departments.
• Participate in the continuous improvement across the operation, take a proactive approach in creating and maintaining safe work conditions.
• Monitor and operate equipment, clean, and sanitize equipment and production areas and maintain Sanitation and Safety Standards
• Verify accuracy of materials against process orders, regulations, and standards
• Perform tasks as assigned
• Physical Ability requirements may include frequent standing, climbing, ascending/descending stairs, ladders, stepstools, walking, bending, stooping, twisting with the ability to lift, push and carry at least 50 pounds
• Strong troubleshooting skills and collaborative approach to problem-solving
• Provide product education and information to tasting room and gift shop visitors as needed
• Ability to work occasional Saturdays, occasional overtime, and events
• Accurately handle cash, merchandise, and other inventory items

MUST QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Strong Math Skills
• Ability to perceive quality of work, read material, and review documents
• Ability to receive and follow instruction
• 1 to 3 years’ experience in production, manufacturing or hospitality fields or equivalent type work
• Ability to troubleshoot issues, identify proper resources, perform quality checks, conduct daily sanitation
• Must possess good people skills and be a team player
• Must be 21 years of age or older
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• High accountability with strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Can work with minimum supervision once trained
• Friendly and welcoming attitude
• Have or be willing to obtain a Hep A and other County Food Safety Vaccination Requirements

 

Preferred Qualifications

• • Associates Degree or Higher
  • Computer skills including Microsoft Suite, Database Software, Whiskey Systems, or similar type inventory software
  • Forklift certification/experience
  • Retail Sales Experience, POS knowledge a plus
  • Bartending experience
  • Elevated levels of self-awareness, are reflective and know yourself well, understanding both your own strengths and weaknesses and your impact on others
  • Growth and learning mindset: ready to test, stumble, learn and apply from experience

Starting Salary based on experience. Benefits include PTO, Paternity Leave, Medical insurance, IRA, and company discount

Artisan Spirits is committed to equal opportunity in all aspects of employment. It is the policy of Artisan Spirits to provide a 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, physical or mental disability, or any other legally protected status.

Please email resumes, cover letters and salary requirements to tara@pinckneybend.com