Job category: Sales and Marketing
Tasters will be able to set their availability in advance
Assist with the weekly performance of spirits retail store “In-Store” Tastings, Thursday-Saturday evenings
Fresh ingredients, garnishes, and professional service are essential
Pitch and showcase brands and products to the general public, attracting interest from customers, encouraging them to engage with producers in an active fashion, and attracting sales for the retail store
Travel within an approximately 45 minute – 1hr radius from the taster's home to the location for each tasting, arriving in a prepared, timely fashion
Promptly fill out a detailed recap form following each tasting
Accurately maintain a personal availability calendar for the purposes of bookings
Educate shop staff on products and brands shown during the tasting, equipping them with the tools to make future hand-sales to their customers
Maintain a supply of branded point-of-sale materials, and present them during tastings. (varies by region)
Visually audit and record retail shelves as it pertains to poured/tasted items
Self-motivated, timely, enthusiastic Spirits professionals
Locations: New York City, upper Manhattan + Queens (F/M/7 train corridor) New Jersey, Central/South (location flexible) Connecticut, Central (Hartford or nearby) Connecticut, Western (Norwalk or nearby)
Tasters will pour samples, serve cocktails, educate the public on the featured producers, and spirits categories at large, and engage with retail store staff, with the goal of encouraging sales and building the brands of these independent, craft Spirit producers
Apply and maintain shelf talkers for featured brands before or after the in-store tasting. (varies by region)
Start Date: Trainings to begin in mid-February 2026 Tastings to begin March 1st 2026
Prepare and serve cocktails which demonstrate products in a compelling, approachable format
Not required to be available all three days each weekend, but a general availability of at least two days the majority of weekends is expected
Depending on geographic area, this may require a car and valid drivers' license
Hours: Part-Time Thursday-Saturday (as available) Approximately 4pm-8pm (varies by day and tasting scheduled)