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Whisky Sommelier

Job details
Posting date: 23 February 2026
Salary: Not specified
Additional salary information: Competitive
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 25 March 2026
Location: Highland, Scotland
Remote working: On-site only
Company: Juice Hospitality Ltd
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: 41895

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Summary

An exceptional opportunity has arisen for an experienced and passionate Whisky Sommelier to join a luxury hospitality venue in Scotland.

This role is ideal for a whisky specialist who combines deep product knowledge with refined guest engagement skills and thrives in a premium, experience-led environment.

The Role

As Whisky Sommelier, you will curate and deliver an outstanding whisky experience for guests, enhancing their stay through education, storytelling, and tailored recommendations.

Key Responsibilities:

-Curating and managing an extensive whisky collection
-Conducting private tastings and guided whisky flights
-Pairing whisky with tasting menus and special events
-Advising guests on regional styles, maturation processes, and distillery heritage
-Maintaining supplier relationships and managing stock control
-Training front of house staff to enhance whisky knowledge
-Supporting premium retail sales where applicable
-This is a highly guest-facing role requiring confidence, presence, and exceptional communication skills.

Candidate Profile

-Strong knowledge of Scotch whisky regions, production methods, and flavour profiling
-Formal certification (e.g. WSET Level 2/3 Spirits or equivalent) preferred
-Experience delivering structured tastings and premium service
-Confident public speaker with engaging storytelling ability
-Commercial awareness with upselling capability
-Ability to relocate and live on-site

What’s On Offer

-Live-in accommodation provided
-Competitive salary + potential service charge/commission
-Opportunity to work in a prestigious Scottish setting
-Access to rare and premium whisky collections
-Career progression within a luxury hospitality environment

This role would suit a whisky professional seeking to represent Scotland’s national spirit at the highest level of guest experience.

To apply, please submit your CV outlining your whisky qualifications, tasting experience, and availability.

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