Cutwater Spirits Tasting Room & Kitchen is currently hiring for another amazing Rock Star to join our team as a part-time Tour Guide.

As our Tour Guide you will have the opportunity to interact with visitors as you show off our fantastic distillery, talk about our award-winning spirits and create a memorable experience.

As our Tour Guide you will:

• Conduct distillery/tasting tours
• Engage guests by educating them on our brand, spirits and the distillation process
• Engage guests through tastings and discussing our award-winning products
• Ensure our retail shop is clean, organized and well stocked
• Help customers with bottle and retail merchandise purchases
• Work with Tasting Room team as needed to bus tables, take orders, run food, etc.

The right applicants will:

• Love to Work Hard while Having Fun
• Have a passion for Cutwater Spirits, the Distillation Process and Telling Stories
• Naturally Thinks and Acts Like an Owner
• Outgoing and Engaging Personality
• Great Communication Skills
• Have a Positive Attitude & a Sense of Humor
• Must be able to work from 12:30p – 9pm multiple days a week (including weekends)

We are looking for individuals who are hard-working, dedicated, quick to learn, and happy to embrace any task.

Cutwater Spirits offers competitive pay, benefits and a fantastic work environment.  Are you a charismatic and dedicated person that gets excited about being a part of something truly special?  This might be the right position for you!

If you think you have what it takes to be our next Cutwater Spirits Tasting Room & Kitchen Rockstar, please send your resume to: jobs@cutwaterspirits.com.

Cheers!

Dishwasher Needed at Cutwater Spirits (Miramar Area)

Cutwater Sprits is currently looking for a new Part-Time Dishwasher to join our growing team!  If you like to work hard while having fun, you’re already halfway there.  We are seeking folks with great attitudes, strong work ethic, and a willingness to jump in where and when needed.  This is a Part-Time position of 3-4 shifts per week.

As our Dishwasher you will:

• Set up dish pit; ensuring chemicals are properly stocked and connected
• Wash dishes, glassware, flatware, pots, and/or pans
• Place clean dishes, utensils, and cooking equipment in storage areas
• Other cleaning tasks as needed
• Minor prep tasks as needed
• Uphold food safety standards at all times

The right applicants will:

• Have the ability to work in a high-demand, fast-paced working environment
• Be able to follow verbal instructions
• Have the ability to maintain a Food Handler’s certification
• Naturally work well with others
• Stay positive under pressure

They also will:

• Love to work hard while having fun
• Have a willingness to do whatever it takes to get the job done
• Love to be a part of a group that works together to be the best

Prior restaurant kitchen experience is preferred but not required.

Cutwater Spirits offers competitive pay, benefits (including PTO, paid holidays and ability to participate in 401k) and a fantastic work environment.

If you love to work hard while having fun, this might be the right position for you.

If you think you have what it takes to be our next Kitchen Rockstar, please e-mail us at: jobs@cutwaterspirits.com.

Cheers!

Cutwater Spirits is currently hiring a Vice President of Marketing to join our growing team.

The Vice President of Marketing is the head of Cutwater Spirits’ Marketing Department.  They are responsible for strategizing and implementing the organization’s marketing campaigns, communications/public relations efforts, overall branding and image, merchandizing and customer experiences. The Vice President of Marketing monitors industry trends and spend time analyzing our target consumers.  They continually reevaluate the marketing resources available, propose and implement new marketing solutions and cultivate the company’s image and personality as the industry leader.  They provide inspiring leadership to a team of workers, motivating them to work hard, and set the parameters for brand consistency, image and voice.  The Vice Pressident of Marketing works independently under the loose general guidance of the General Manager of Cutwater Spirits and is a member of the Senior Management Team.

Responsibilities Include:

• Assume overall responsibility for developing and executing the annual marketing plan
• Manage annual marketing budget effectively and proactively
• Manage in-house marketing team and agency relationships to execute an exceptional marketing program that consistently brings forward inspired, next-level deliverables.
• Work closely with the sales team and other internal stakeholders to manage all product launches including: packaging design, legal compliance, PR & media, distributor education and events
• Collaborate with sales team to create incentive platforms for distributors and identify tactical brand/SKU acceleration initiatives for retail
• Direct the development and procurement of all POS materials and merchandise for customers, distributors and events
• Furthers brand culture and personality through direction of experiential team of industry-leading event activations, partnerships and sponsorships
• Manages brand standards, culture, voice and personality; ensuring that they are accurately reflected in all marketing efforts from media assets to packaging to events
• Conduct market analysis to identify challenges and opportunities for growth
• Provide guidance and ideas to organize effective marketing events
• Lead a team that delivers quality work through strong collaboration and innovative problem-solving approaches through direction, coaching, counseling, and training and development
• Develop deep understanding and ownership of brand voice and knowledge as it is represented in all facets of marketing including the customer experience

The right applicants will:

• Proven out of the box thinker with the natural instinct and desire to do things differently and better than everyone else
• Proven ability to successfully manage and lead a high performing team
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Proven track record of successfully integrated marketing plans
• Strong skills in managing digital and social media channels
• Experienced in building and managing marketing budgets
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Strategic thinker who is able to articulate the brand vision, as well as anticipate and identify consumer needs
• Strong prioritization and decision-making skills, while maintaining excellent attention to detail
• Skilled project manager who can direct the rollout of brands and projects from start to finish
• Analytical ability to translate data into actionable insights, must have solid understanding of social and digital analytics and reporting
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including ability to educate key stakeholders to impact decision making

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing or related field
• 5+ years relevant experience
• Beverage industry or alcohol industry experience required
• Experience developing new ideas and implementing concepts in all facets of marketing; social media, web, PR & media, events, products, distributor, retail & consumer marketing

Cutwater Spirits offers competitive pay, benefits and a fantastic work environment.  Compensation package includes paid time off, holidays, and ability to participate in company benefit programs (health, dental, vision, life, disability, FSA and 401k).

At Cutwater we are dauntless spirits.  We make whiskey, vodka, gin, rum, liqueur, mixers, canned cocktails, and beyond. We’re always focused on the horizon, the road ahead. We’re just hardwired that way. Armed with some heavy experience, hard earned awards, and boundless energy, we’re charging ahead to carve out our place in the global spirits industry. We invite all who share our passion to join us on the journey.

If you love to work hard and have fun, are easy-going and positive, this may be the right fit for you.  If you are a Rockstar with ideas and vision who can drive our team and draw from its energy, we definitely want to hear from you.

If you think you have what it takes to be our Vice President of Marketing, please send your resume to: jobs@cutwaterspirits.com.

Cutwater Spirits is currently hiring a Production team member to join our growing team.

The Production team member works on packaging lines to complete various tasks necessary to ship finished products from Cutwater Spirits. The Production Team member is responsible for: can-filling machinery, bottle-filling machinery, boxing machinery, pallet wrapping machinery, and other general production operations. This position reports to the Production Manager.

Responsibilities Include:

• Work on packaging lines (canning and bottling)
• Use a forklift to move materials and finished products
• Unload packaging materials from pallets
• Load finished products onto pallets
• Maintain cleanliness of the distillery warehouse
• Follows SOPs to ensure that products are packaged consistently
• Works closely with the Production Manager to ensure smooth operation of packaging machinery and equipment
• Performs daily start-up and clean-up procedures on all assigned packaging stations
• Works with maintenance employees/personnel to assist with equipment problems and troubleshooting
• Performs daily basic maintenance for machinery
• Assists in the production records management
• Works to achieve packaging/distribution short and long-term goals and metrics
• Adheres to all safety precautions, rules and guidelines

The right applicants will:

• Understand and employ a Safety-First approach
• Have excellent attention to detail, follow through, and commitment to quality
• Have a willingness to work flexible schedule, including overtime, to meet deadlines as needed
• Have the ability to follow oral and written instructions
• Love to work hard while having fun with a team they call “Family”

Preferred applicants will:

• Prior food/beverage production experience
• Prior forklift experience
• Prior shipping/receiving experience

This is an active role where you are required you to be on your feet all day.

Cutwater Spirits offers competitive pay, benefits and a fantastic work environment.  If you are a smart, dedicated person that gets excited about leading a fantastic team in a fast-paced environment, this might be the right position for you.

If you think you have what it takes to be our next Production team member, please send your resume to: jobs@cutwaterspirits.com.

Cutwater Spirits is currently hiring for a Distiller to join our growing team in the production of our award-winning spirits and ready-to-enjoy cocktails.

The Distiller is responsible for daily production including mashes, fermentations, distillations, dilutions, barreling, proofing, and the production of non-alcoholic mixers including Bloody Mary mix, and ready-to-enjoy cocktails. They are responsible for maintaining the cleanliness and overall sanitization of distilling equipment and piping. The Distiller also manages daily record keeping of production activities as required by State, Federal, and other certifying agencies.

As our newest Distiller you will:

• Produce high quality spirits using a variety of stills
• Produce wort and wash for distillation
• Produce non-alcoholic mixers and ready-to-enjoy cocktails
• Clean and sanitize distilling equipment
• Complete daily distilling/quality logs and documentation
• Ensure distilling and filtration quality standards are met
• Manage distilling and CIP timing to ensure shortest cycle times
• Properly use of PPE and safety protocols for distilling and cleaning
• Coordinate with QA staff on product checks
• Maintain a clean and organized distillery and food grade facility
• Proof and blend spirits to specifications
• Ensure compliance with Food Safety Systems, Good Manufacturing Practices, and Standard Operating Procedures

The right applicants will:

• Love to work hard while having fun
• Be super smart and have a strong attention to detail
• Have a flexible work schedule (including nights/weekends as necessary)
• Have a willingness to do whatever it takes to get the job done
• Be 21+ years old
• Successfully use simple math, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
• Have the ability to maintain a Food Handler’s Certification
• Be detail oriented and ability to multi-task
• Naturally think and act like an owner

At least two years’ prior experience in a production brewery or distillery (or beverage manufacturing plant) is required along with a working knowledge of the brewing and distilling process. A formal education in brewing or distilling is preferred.

Cutwater Spirits offers competitive pay, benefits, and a fantastic work environment. If you are an intelligent, dedicated person that gets excited about a variety of stills, maintaining the highest standards of quality and cleanliness, and working with the best of the best, this might be the right position for you.

If you think you have what it takes to be our next Distillery Rockstar, please send your resume to: jobs@CutwaterSpirits.com.

Cutwater Spirits is currently hiring for an Assistant Distiller to join our growing team in the production of our award-winning spirits and ready-to-enjoy cocktails.

The Assistant Distiller is responsible for assisting in the daily production including mashes, fermentations, distillations, dilutions, barreling, proofing, and the production of non-alcoholic mixers including Bloody Mary mix, and ready-to-enjoy cocktails. They are responsible for maintaining the cleanliness and overall sanitization of distilling equipment and piping. This position works under the loose general direction of the Distillery Director.

As our newest Assistant Distiller, you will:

• Assist in the production of non-alcoholic mixers and RTE cocktails
• Clean and sanitize distilling equipment
• Implement daily SOPs
• Ensure distilling and filtration quality standards are met
• Manage distilling and CIP timing to ensure shortest cycle times
• Properly use of PPE and safety protocols for distilling and cleaning
• Coordinate with QA staff on product checks
• Maintain a clean and organized distillery and food grade facility
• Ensure compliance with Food Safety Systems, Good Manufacturing Practices, and Standard Operating Procedures
• Proof and blend spirits to specifications
• Prepare botanicals for gin distillation
• Verify by instrumentation the proof/% alcohol, color, clarity, sugar content, preservatives, temperatures, and pH on distilled products
• Communicate with various team members about quality issues and enforcing all relevant quality procedures

The right applicants will:

• Love to Work Hard while Having Fun
• Be super smart and have a strong attention to detail
• Have a flexible work schedule (including nights/weekends as necessary)
• Have a willingness to do whatever it takes to get the job done
• Be 21+ years old
• Successfully use simple math, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
• Have the ability to maintain a Food Handler’s Certification
• Be detail oriented and ability to multi-task
• Naturally think and act like an owner

Prior experience in a production brewery or distillery (or beverage manufacturing plant) is required. A working knowledge of the brewing and distilling process is preferred.

Cutwater Spirits offers competitive pay, benefits, and a fantastic work environment. If you are an intelligent, dedicated person that gets excited about a variety of stills, maintaining the highest standards of quality and cleanliness, and working with the best of the best, this might be the right position for you.

If you think you have what it takes to be our next Distillery Rockstar, please send your resume to: jobs@CutwaterSpirits.com.

Cutwater Spirits is currently hiring a Communication/PR Manager to join our growing team.

The Communication/PR Manager is accountable for coordinating strategic efforts to develop and grow engagement and awareness across the digital and traditional media ecosystem. They develop strategic media campaigns to drive brand storytelling, engagement, and impressions within a variety of outlets. This position analyzes results against targets and leads the strategy and execution of all consumer-facing paid and owned social media. In addition, they are accountable for providing consistent and on-going content via all digital content channels.

Responsibilities Include:

• Provide strategic communications, media counsel, and oversight
• Manage day-to-day communications external and internal, working with leadership, and marketing teams
• Develop and manage public relations, communications of initiatives and campaigns, and provide overall support to brand plans and initiatives
• Create and maintain proactive local and national public relations plan to deliver stories (spirits, people, history, innovation) and support events
• Manage social media including announcements, programs, and influencer outreach
• Conceptualize, write, and edit multi-media assets
• Oversee Media/PR agency planning, spend and support
• Manage the day-to-day execution of the social media strategy, including scheduling, posting, and community management on all current and other emerging social platforms
• Build and oversee the monthly content calendar to plan optimized content for each platform and digital touchpoint
• Develop deep understanding and ownership of brand voice and knowledge as it is represented digitally
• Own the development and execution of social and digital media strategies against key initiatives including community building, fan growth, brand awareness, and advocacy

The right applicants will:

• Be a strategic thinker who is able to articulate the brand vision, as well as anticipate and identify consumer needs
• Strong prioritization and decision-making skills, while maintaining excellent attention to detail
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with an ability to present in group environments
• Analytical ability to translate data into actionable insights, must have solid understanding of social and digital analytics and reporting
• Excellent understanding of digital marketing across key channels social and paid media
• Have a keen eye for what makes good content, a passion for storytelling, and a strong creative drive
• Solid news judgment and experience in working with news media and developing and maintaining relationships with reporters and influencers

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Communications, English, Marketing, or related field
• 2-5 years relevant experience (preferred)
• Beverage industry or alcohol industry experience (preferred)
• Experience developing annual media planning, using variety of media channels
• Experience managing external agencies

Cutwater Spirits offers competitive pay, benefits, and a fantastic work environment. Compensation package includes paid time off, holidays, and ability to participate in company benefit programs (health, dental, vision, life, disability, FSA, and 401k).

At Cutwater we are dauntless spirits. We make whiskey, vodka, gin, rum, liqueur, mixers, canned cocktails, and beyond. We’re always focused on the horizon, the road ahead. We’re just hardwired that way. Armed with some heavy experience, hard earned awards, and boundless energy, we’re charging ahead to carve out our place in the global spirits industry. We invite all who share our passion to join us on the journey.

If you think you have what it takes to be our Communication/PR Manager, please send your resume to: jobs@CutwaterSpirits.com.

Dishwasher Needed at Cutwater Spirits (Miramar Area)

Cutwater Spirits is currently looking for a new full-time Dishwasher to join our growing team! If you like to work hard while having fun, you’re already halfway there. We are seeking folks with great attitudes, a strong work ethic, and a willingness to jump in wherever and whenever needed. This is a full-time position of 4-5 shifts per week.

As our Dishwasher you will:

• Set up dish pit ensuring chemicals are properly stocked and connected
• Wash dishes, glassware, flatware, pots, and/or pans
• Place clean dishes, utensils, and cooking equipment in storage areas
• Other cleaning tasks as needed
• Minor prep tasks as needed
• Uphold food safety standards at all times

The right applicants will:

• Have the ability to work in a high-demand, fast-paced working environment
• Be able to follow verbal instructions
• Have the ability to maintain a Food Handler’s certification
• Naturally work well with others
• Stay positive under pressure

They also will:

• Love to work hard while having fun
• Have a willingness to do whatever it takes to get the job done
• Love to be a part of a group that works together to be the best

Prior restaurant kitchen experience is preferred but not required.

Cutwater Spirits offers competitive pay, benefits (including PTO, paid holidays, and the ability to participate in 401k), and a fantastic work environment. If you love to work hard while having fun, this might be the right position for you.

If you think you have what it takes to be our next kitchen rockstar, please e-mail us at: jobs@cutwaterspirits.com.

Cheers!

Line Cook Needed at Cutwater Spirits (Miramar Area)

Cutwater Spirits is currently looking for new part-time and full-time line cooks to join our growing team! If you like to work hard while having fun, you’re already halfway there. We are seeking folks with great attitudes, a strong work ethic, and a willingness to jump in wherever and whenever needed.

The right applicants will:

• Have experience working in a professional kitchen
• Be comfortable with basic knife skills
• Have the ability to multi-task
• Have experience working grill, fry, sauté, and pantry stations
• Have experience cooking vegetables, meat, and fish
• Be passionate about food
• Naturally work well with others
• Stay positive under pressure

They also will:

• Love to work hard while having fun
• Take initiative and have strong attention to detail
• Have a willingness to do whatever it takes to get the job done
• Love to be a part of a group that works together to be the best
• Naturally think and act like an owner

Cutwater Spirits offers competitive pay, benefits (including PTO, paid holidays, and the ability to participate in 401k), and a fantastic work environment.  If you are an intelligent, dedicated person that gets excited about being a part of something truly special, this might be the right position for you.

If you think you have what it takes to be our next Kitchen Rockstar, please send your resume to jobs@CutwaterSpirits.com.

Cheers!