Bartender (Edinburgh Gin) - Seasonal and Permanent opportunities available

We are looking for charismatic mixologists with a passion for gin and providing exceptional visitor experiences to join us as one of our prestigious Bartenders!

Could this be the perfect opportunity for you?...

We are looking for authentic, engaging and charismatic individuals to join us. As part of the Bar team you will deliver a high quality bar experience and support other visitor focused activities at our Distillery, working collaboratively to provide every visitor with an exceptional experience which exceeds their expectations in a welcoming and friendly environment.

As a Bartender, you will share our passion and enthusiasm for our product, and brand, acting as a true advocate for Edinburgh Gin, with the visitor experience at the heart of all you do.

We are looking for an effective communicator with strong customer service skills who is able to engage with visitors, using their bar tending and mixology expertise combined with their professionalism and product knowledge to enhance the visitor experience.

Our successful candidate will be a team player, who is also able to use their own initiative and has a positive work attitude. Our Distillery will be open 7 days per week and will include regular weekend and evening work, therefore we are looking for candidates who can be flexible in their approach. 

Due to the nature of our role, candidates must be 18 or over.

What We Will Provide You…

We offer an hourly rate of £13.45, along with a comprehensive benefits package. There is currently one permanent role and two seasonal positions available.

Permanent role – approximately 32 hours per week, worked over 4 or 5 days out of 7, including regular evening and weekend shifts.

Seasonal roles – running from June to 31st August 2026, full-time hours over 4 or 5 days out of 7, also including regular evening and weekend shifts.

Next Steps...

To apply for this opportunity, click the ‘apply now’ button to create your own recruitment account with us and submit your application. Please note, that along with your CV, you will need to answer some key questions and submit a tailored cover letter, clearly outlining why your skills and previous experiences are a perfect fit to what we are looking for – remember this is your opportunity to make yourself stand out from the crowd!

Please note, that to be able to be considered for this opportunity candidates must already have full eligibility documentation to be able to live and work in the UK.

This is also an open application window, therefore we may close the advert at any point depending on the candidate applications received so our recommendation is that you apply early to ensure you don’t miss out!

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Ian Macleod Distillers (IMD) are proud members of the Scotch Whisky Association, Drink Aware and the Portman Group. In our individual IMD way, we endeavour to follow best practice to help shape our commitment to wider social responsibility and industry standards. We are advocates of promoting responsible selling and consumption of alcohol.

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The Company

We are privileged to remain one of the most widely respected Scottish independent family firms in the spirits industry, with four generations of expertise, distilling, blending and bottling to our name.

Over 80 years, our family business has expanded its portfolio to include award winning premium Scotch whisky, gin, and rum brands.

Our independence allows us to balance traditional craftsmanship with endless opportunities for creativity and innovation, ensuring continued growth and relevance for the future.

As a family-owned company, we are strong believers in looking after our people. After all, everyone should have a workplace that they can call home. We’d love you to join us…In Good Company!