Job Description

The Whisky Shop is the largest specialist whisky retailer in the UK with 23 stores.

We have had a presence in Edinburgh since 1992 with our third and most recent capital city store opening on fashionable Multrees Walk in 2022

We are currently looking to fill a weekend position at this store, our most luxury outlet in Edinburgh to date.

We are looking for enthusiastic individuals to join our growing team.

All candidates must be at least 18 years of age by law to sell alcohol, so anyone younger cannot be considered for this role.

Dedication to retail and great customer service is above all the requirements we are after, therefore experience in a similar speciality retail or customer services environment is beneficial.

An interest, knowledge or appreciation for Whisky, in particular Scotch Whisky would be a benefit but you will receive adequate training on product knowledge so this is not essential.

As well as offering great customer service the following tasks will be expected of you-

Operating tills, (including cash handling)

Merchandising, displays including windows

Stock replenishment

Dealing with deliveries, ( which can include manual heavy lifting),

General housework to ensure the shop always looks in good order.

We also operate a mail order service, Click & Collect service and a Whisky Auction and some training on these areas will be provided.

Other key attributes include-

flexibility - although it's a weekend position the option of working other days would be a benefit.

Confidence

Reliability, (timekeeping)

Eagerness to learn

The Whisky industry is a great sector to be in and to be able to progress within personally either with ourselves, a growing retail business, or within the wider industry, which can lead to global opportunities.

This position could be ideal for students, the ability to do more days during holidays etc is possible.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: 12.21 per hour

Expected hours: 12 - 16 per week

Benefits:

Company pension Employee discount
Schedule:

Weekend availability
Work Location: In person