If you love meeting new people, enjoy great food and drink, and want a job in a truly unique setting, this could be the perfect role for you. Based at the historic Fort Cumberland, you'll help bring the Portsmouth Distillery story to life while being part of a friendly, passionate team.
This is a varied role where no two days are the same, from leading distillery tours to helping run events and supporting behind-the-scenes activity.
What you'll enjoy:
- Working in a stunning historic coastal fort
- A sociable, people-focused role with plenty of variety
- Being part of a fun, supportive team
- Training and development (no distillery experience needed)
- Staff discounts and opportunities for extra hours during busy periods
- Company pension scheme and death in service cover
What you'll be doing
You'll play a key role in creating a great visitor experience, helping guests enjoy their time at Portsmouth Distillery while supporting tours, events, and promotions.
Day to day, you'll:
- Deliver engaging and informative distillery tours
- Help set up, run, and pack down events
- Welcome visitors and provide excellent customer service
- Support stock control and general site organisation
- Help promote events through on-site activity and social media
- Assist with basic advertising and marketing for tours and events
- Keep the distillery clean, safe, and welcoming
What we're looking for
- Friendly, confident, and happy speaking to groups
- Well organised with good attention to detail
- Comfortable working independently and as part of a small team
- Reliable and flexible, especially for evenings and weekends
- An interest in spirits, hospitality, tourism, or events (training provided)
- Social media or event promotion experience is a bonus, but not essential
Working hours
- 20 hours per week, with additional hours available during busy periods
- Shifts will mainly include Saturdays and Sundays
Interested?
If this sounds like something you'd enjoy, we'd love to hear from you. Please attach your CV and a short covering letter telling us why you'd be a great fit for the role.
