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Representative job descriptions for 31 roles across production, hospitality, sales, retail, education and business — with the skills, credentials and career path for each.

Make it

Production & cellar

Distilleries, wineries and vineyards

Senior●●●● Master Distiller Leads spirit production and is the guardian of a distillery’s style and quality. Read the job description → Entry●●●● Distiller / Still Operator Runs the day-to-day production of spirits under a master distiller. Read the job description → Senior●●●● Master Blender Creates and maintains the flavour of blended spirits by selecting and combining casks. Read the job description → Mid●●●● Cellar Master / Warehouse Manager Looks after barrels and bottled stock so spirits and wines age safely. Read the job description → Senior●●●● Winemaker Turns grapes into wine and decides how it will taste. Read the job description → Mid●●●● Viticulturist / Vineyard Manager Grows the grapes: soil, vines, canopy and harvest. Read the job description → Entry●●●● Quality / Lab Analyst Tests wines and spirits for safety, consistency and compliance. Read the job description →
Pour it

Bars, restaurants & visitors

Bartenders, sommeliers and tasting rooms

Entry●●●● Bartender Makes and serves drinks, creates a welcoming atmosphere and keeps the bar running. Read the job description → Mid●●●● Head Bartender / Bar Manager Leads the bar team, designs the menu and runs the numbers. Read the job description → Senior●●●● Beverage Director Owns the whole drinks programme for a restaurant, hotel or group. Read the job description → Mid●●●● Sommelier Guides guests through the wine list and pairs wine with food. Read the job description → Senior●●●● Head Sommelier / Wine Director Leads the wine programme and sommelier team. Read the job description → Entry●●●● Tasting Room Host Welcomes visitors and leads tastings at a winery or distillery. Read the job description → Entry●●●● Distillery / Vineyard Tour Guide Takes visitors through a production site and brings its story to life. Read the job description → Mid●●●● Wine & Spirits Travel Specialist Designs and sells trips built around distilleries, vineyards and tasting rooms. Read the job description →
Sell it

Brands, sales & marketing

Ambassadors, brand managers and sales teams

Mid●●●● Brand Ambassador The face of a brand: educates the trade, hosts events and builds loyalty. Read the job description → Senior●●●● Brand Manager Owns a brand’s strategy, marketing and results. Read the job description → Mid●●●● Trade Marketing Manager Makes brands visible and attractive in bars, restaurants and shops. Read the job description → Entry●●●● Sales Representative (On-trade / Off-trade) Sells wine and spirits to bars, restaurants and shops. Read the job description → Mid●●●● Key Account Manager Looks after major customers such as hotel groups and retail chains. Read the job description → Senior●●●● Export Manager Grows a brand’s sales in new countries. Read the job description →
Stock it

Retail, buying & trade

Shops, buyers, importers and auctions

Entry●●●● Retail Specialist / Wine Merchant Helps customers choose the right bottle in a shop or online. Read the job description → Mid●●●● Wine / Spirits Buyer Selects and negotiates the products a retailer or restaurant group sells. Read the job description → Senior●●●● Importer / Distributor Manager Brings wines and spirits into a market and manages distribution. Read the job description → Senior●●●● Rare Wine & Whisky Auction Specialist Values, authenticates and sells rare bottles at auction. Read the job description →
Teach it

Education, writing & media

Educators, writers and creators

Mid●●●● Beverage Educator / Trainer Teaches wine, spirits or bar skills to the trade and enthusiasts. Read the job description → Mid●●●● Wine & Spirits Writer / Journalist Writes about drinks for magazines, websites and books. Read the job description → Entry●●●● Content Creator / Community Manager Builds an audience around drinks online. Read the job description →
Run it

Business & operations

Compliance, logistics and founders

Senior●●●● Compliance & Regulatory Manager Makes sure the business follows alcohol laws and licences. Read the job description → Entry●●●● Supply Chain & Logistics Coordinator Keeps bottles and barrels moving from producer to customer. Read the job description → Senior●●●● Craft Distillery / Winery Founder Starts and runs a new producer. Read the job description →

Pay bands (● to ●●●●) are relative and vary widely by country, employer and tips. These are representative descriptions, not live vacancies.