An exciting opportunity have arisen within The Macallan Estate. As a The Macallan Host you will ensure that all guests are given a world class luxury experience of The Macallan with exceptional customer service that exceeds all expectations of our guests, to inspire lifelong enthusiastic brand advocacy of The Macallan. You will host and support highly engaging, entertaining and educational experiences that communicate The Macallan brand to all guests. You will offer a world class service, creating the ultimate customer experience; an experience to be enjoyed by anyone who visits The Macallan Estate. Working 5 days from 7, Monday to Sunday.Make an Impact
* To welcome all guests with a passionate and exceptional customer service and inspire all guests to become enthusiastic ambassadors of The Macallan
* Passionately communicate The Macallan brand DNA and values to guests across the Macallan Estate and be the ultimate ambassador for The Macallan, whisky, Speyside and Scotland
* Ensure that The Macallan Estate is presented as a world class 5-star luxury destination, maintaining the highest standard of cleanliness and organisation in both onstage and backstage areas with meticulous attention to detail
* Help guests with any accessibility needs across The Macallan Estate, which could include driving our mobility transport
* Develop a thorough knowledge of The Macallan brand and world class customer service within a luxury destination through training and ongoing personal learning
* Host and support highly engaging, entertaining and educational experiences at The Macallan Distillery and across The Macallan Estate; including but not limited to Distillery, Estate, Boutique and Tasting Experiences
* Frequent use of booking and till systems on computers and other devices across The Macallan Estate
* Maximise every opportunity to exceed guest expectations
* To retain up to date stock knowledge with regards to pricing, product origination, product function and story
* Stock control & rotation will follow best practice and company guidelines
To be successful in this role, you enjoy working with guests and have excellent communication skills. You have the ability to learn and retain information about The Macallan brand and its heritage. You have high attention to detail with outstanding customer service experience. You take a 'can do' approach to tasks, along with good timekeeping and a willingness to execute tasks to a high standard. Additionally, you enjoy storytelling and have sales/retail experience. Additional fluent language skills would be a distinct advantage.
Our vision is to give more by crafting exceptional ultra-premium spirit brands. The Macallan is our leading brand, supported by Highland Park and The Glenrothes in the fast-growing single malt category and Naked Malt in the blended malt category. Our portfolio is completed with Brugal premium rum from the Dominican Republic, The Famous Grouse Blended Scotch Whisky, and Wyoming Whiskey in the American Whiskey category. Edrington also has a strategic partnership with No.3 London Dry Gin.
Our principal shareholder is a charitable trust, so we were built to make a world of difference. Discover a place where values define our culture. The home of exceptional brands, where people and teams thrive.
* Salary £15.23 per hour, £29,698.50 per annum
* 37 days holiday, plus 4 Giving More volunteer days
* Save for retirement and invest in your future - pension contributions (employee up to 8.75%, employer up to 14%)
* Share in our success with up to 10% Share Reward scheme (subject to eligibility)
* Private medical insurance that covers the cost of private healthcare and includes round the clock access to GP services and menopause health line
* 24/7 support for you and your loved ones to counselling, life coaching and information on financial, mental, and physical wellbeing
* Experience our exceptional brands with a generous annual product allowance, plus at least 20% discount in our staff shop
* Embrace work-life harmony with 26 weeks' paid maternity, paternity and adoption leave, and up to five paid carers leave days a year