Johnnie Walker is launching a search for over 160 new staff for its new £185M global visitor experience in Edinburgh, Johnnie Walker Princes Street. It is recruiting for a number of roles including; bartenders, ambassadors and performance artists for the new 81,000 sq ft visitor experience, due to open on at the end of 2020.
Featuring two roof top bars, the bar team will offer visitors Johnnie Walker 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.
Ambassadors will guide guests through the building, passionately 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.
Barbara Smith (pictured), General Manager of Johnnie Walker Princes Street, said, “This year we are celebrating Johnnie Walker’s 200th 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.”
To discover more about the roles available or to apply visit www.diageo.com/en/careers/johnnie-walker-princes-street/.
