Head Bartender

Our Craft

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.

Our Blend of Benefits

• Salary  £30,000 - £37,000 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

Embrace Excellence

The Head Bartender at The Macallan Estate will work closely with the Food & Beverage Manager and  Assistant Managers to lead an exceptional team of professional F&B front of house to deliver a luxury food and beverage experience, across The Macallan Estate, as expected from The Macallan, which includes the TimeSpirit, Bar, Easter Elchies House, Ghillies House, as well as all event business.

The Head Bartender will support the Food and Beverage Manager in setting the standards of delivery and ensuring they are met, whilst creating and curating cocktail menus and serves for a global audience. A senior member of Food & Beverage department as well as the wider experience team; demonstrating flair and passion for the role and inspiring leadership will ensure exceptional world class 5-Star service is delivered, always.

Make an Impact

• Working with the F&B Manager to train, guide, and coach the team to increase the standard of service and develop teamwork and working closely with the creative team to inspire, create, and implement the drinks strategy for The Macallan Globally.
• Assist in the creation, development, and implementation of TimeSpirit drinks strategy. Ensuring all business updates are considered and included in Bar and TimeSpirit offering. Assist with the creation and delivery of the Food & Beverage SOP’s.
• Line management responsibility for Food & Beverage hosts and assistants, ensuring the team consistently deliver impeccable knowledge and service in line with the SOP and brand guidelines.  Agree and implement actions to continuously improve guest satisfaction and guest experience.
• Responsible for all Bar reservations, ensuring that The Macallan Bar delivers an incomparable consumption experience of The Macallan.
• Act as an ambassador for The Estate and provide in-market support for the brand.
• Assist with stock control and stock movement, ensuring all correct procedures are adhered to and taking ownership of stock ordering.

Your Talent and Skills

You will have experience in working in a 5-star hospitality environment, with experience of supervisory or management experience. You will be passionate about mixology and the art of creating exceptional drinks, holding a WSET Level 2 qualification. A natural at leading and inspiring, you will be an effective communicator and deliver outstanding customer service.

We are looking for someone with a keen eye for attention to detail and who can thrive under pressure, being able to confidently present to groups of guests and ensuring a 5-star memorable experience

We’ve put together some criteria that we think is important for this role, but don’t worry if your experience and expertise isn’t an exact match. If you feel that you can add value to our role and to Edrington more broadly, we would welcome your application and be eager to learn more about you.

A Place For Everyone

We’re proud of our inclusive culture – where unique experiences, ideas and perspectives are celebrated. We want everyone to feel respected and empowered to contribute to our success.

Get involved. From colleague networks like Balance, Pride and Kick-Start to inclusion allies and DE&I champions, we encourage our people to be curious, get involved and help us make change happen

Application Closing Date - 10th June 2025