Global Scotch whisky titans Johnnie Walker will be opening an incredible new visitor centre on the site of the former House of Fraser at the West End of Princes Street later this year.
The state of the art whisky experience will feature two rooftop bars, a shop, a variety of tours and tasting experiences - in short, it sounds like a pretty fun place to work.
As you can probably imagine, they need quite a lot of staff to run the huge new attraction - 160 in fact. And the roles are now being advertised so you can apply today.
One job opportunity is to work as one of their ambassadors - these public-facing staff will guide guests through the building, telling the story of Johnnie Walker and the single malt and single grain whiskies from which it is crafted. Applicants should be natural presenters and ideally have previous experience as a tour guide or similar role.
They also need actors and performers. The story of John Walker and his journey will be a fundamental part of the experience, and a team of performance artists are required to help bring that story to life. These roles are best suited to actors who can really get into character and have a background in live acting or performance art.
Retail staff will work in the retail store and will serve customers, helping them to find their personal favourite or identify a great gift. Full training will be provided but applicants should have some retail experience and be a strong communicator with great customer service skills.
Based in the stunning rooftop bars, the bar team will offer visitors Johnnie Walker’s famous highball serves, as well as helping them discover new flavour combinations no matter where they are on their whisky journey. Previous bar experience is essential, along with a passion for mixology and scotch.
A team of concierges will welcome guests and help them plan their visit. Strong customer service, along with interpersonal and communication skills are essential for these roles.
Barbara Smith, General Manager of Johnnie Walker Princes Street, told Edinburgh Live :
“Our new Johnnie Walker brand home is set to be the most exciting visitor experience to hit Edinburgh for some time and will welcome visitors from around the world. We need a team to help us create an unforgettable experience so we are looking for remarkable talent who can provide our guests with a warm Scottish welcome and tell the Johnnie Walker story to the world.
“This year we are celebrating Johnnie Walker’s 200 th year and toasting the brand founder John Walker who was constantly pushing boundaries to deliver a top-class product, ahead of its time.
"We’re looking for a team who epitomise that ethos and can help us deliver an experience he would be proud of. So, if you are passionate about always moving forward then we want to hear from you.”
Working for Diageo comes with some great perks, too, including bonuses, private healthcare, shares in the company, flexible working and - most importantly - a free alcohol allowance every six months to spend in the staff shop.
To discover more about the roles available or to apply visit www.diageo.com/en/careers/johnnie-walker-princes-street/
