Cutwater Spirits is currently hiring a Regional Sales Manager based in Los Angeles or Orange Country, CA to join our growing team.

The Regional Sales Manager plays a vital role in growing Cutwater Spirits’ market-share by building strong relationships with distributors to achieve optimal sales within a designated geographical area. The Regional Sales Manager leverages analytical and communication skills to develop Sales Representatives and assist with distributor sales forces to execute national marketing and sales strategies. The Regional Sales Manager also works with distributors to achieve stretch targets and ensure compliance in accordance with agreed upon standards. They provide inspiring leadership to a team of workers, motivating them to work hard while having fun and passionately sharing the Cutwater Spirits story. The Regional Sales Manager works independently under the general guidance of the Director of Sales, California/Pacific Northwest.

While the company is headquartered in San Diego, CA, this position spends the bulk of their time in the field in their assigned market.

Responsibilities Include:

• Execute national marketing programs to achieve all sales related objectives including volume, share, distribution, and shelf space
• Ensure continued success in home and away markets through creating plans to meet volume and distribution goals while holding local sales representatives accountable
• Lead sales team by setting expectations for call frequency, inventory maintenance, display execution, point of sale placements, shelf placement, stock and inventory levels, promotional activities, set up and manage pricing, and follow up on delivery issues
• Review target accounts to ensure brands are performing to expectations while establishing incentives to exceed those expectations
• Develop and grow both off and on-premise channels with award winning spirits and mixers
• Effectively partner with wholesalers – building positive relationships with all key management and decision makers
• Develop sales forecasts and monthly projections
• Monitor sales and marketing expenses
• Develop a high producing sales team
• Introduce and sell in new items and packages – designing programs to assure a successful launch through the sales force
• Effectively partner with wholesalers – building positive relationships
• Analyze sales data and present information to wholesaler sales teams
• Constant monitoring of competitive pricing activity in the marketplace
• Meet with Wholesaler to build plans for new brands and packages
• Passionately share the Cutwater story
• Participate in new product launches, promotions and events as the face of Cutwater Spirits 

The right applicants will:

• Proven track record of establishing and maintaining long-term business relationships
• Ability to understand and articulate strategic and financial value propositions and concepts
• Exemplary teaching and training ability
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral, as well as the confidence to represent the company in both formal and informal settings
• Excellent strategic and critical thinking skills
• Captivating storytelling skills
• Strong customer service skills and the ability to develop and grow strong customer relationships
• Proven ability to provide clear, constructive feedback to team; build comradery and engagement
• Excellent attention to detail, follow through, and commitment to quality
• Ability to operate computer systems including: Microsoft Office (Outlook and Excel)
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions
• Demonstrated success in consistently meeting sales objectives
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights and weekends as needed 

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience
• Must be 21 years of age, have a valid driver’s license and safe driving record
• Have reliable transportation to travel to and from various locations
• 5 or more years of Sales/Business Development experience required
• Spirits/alcohol beverage industry knowledge a must
• 3 or more years sales experience in beverage alcohol industry

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 Regional Sales Manager based in Los Angeles or Orange Country, CA, please email us at: jobs@cutwaterspirits.com.

Cutwater Spirits is currently hiring a Sales Representative based in Los Angeles to join our growing team.

Determined to grow market share in all segments of the business, our Sales Representatives are responsible for growing the company portfolio and engaging consumers through point of sale, shelf assortment, and creative displays at retail accounts. In addition, our Sales Representatives identify new market and business opportunities to increase market share while building and maintaining relationships with accounts and retailers. The Sales Representative will work independently under the loose general guidance of the Regional Sales Manager.

Responsibilities Include:

• Drive sales in off-premise and on-premise retail business
• Assist with merchandising and the implementation of programming in chain locations
• Achieve distribution, display space, and shelf placement objectives in off-premise retail accounts
• Secure menu features, back bar placement, and promotions to bring brand awareness in on-premise retail accounts
• Increase brand presence in the marketplace by facilitating promotional and tasting events each month
• Strengthen and expand current business partnerships with off-premise and on-premise retail accounts
• Educate and manage the Distributor Sales Teams to ensure they are presenting and executing to Cutwater standards
• Passionately share the Cutwater story
• Participate in new product launches, promotions, and events as the face of Cutwater Spirits

The right applicants will:

• Have captivating storytelling skills
• Have strong time and project management skills
• Have strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize a varied workload
• Have the ability to follow oral and written instructions
• Have the ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
• Have the ability and willingness to work flexible hours
• Have proven customer service skills and the ability to develop and grow strong customer relationships
• Want to work hard while having fun — everyday

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree (preferred)
• Must be 21 years of age, have a valid driver’s license, and a safe driving record
• Have reliable transportation to travel to and from various locations
• 1+years’ of selling experience (preferred)
• Spirits/alcohol beverage industry knowledge (preferred)
• 1+ years experience in sales in beverage alcohol industry (preferred)

Cutwater Spirits offers competitive pay, benefits, and a fantastic work environment. Compensation package includes paid time off, holidays, and the 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 have the passion for spirits, building relationships, and telling stories, this might be the right position for you. If you also have an entrepreneurial spirit, a burning need to build long lasting relationships and a fire to be the best in the industry — we want to talk to you.

If you think you have what it takes to be our next Rockstar Sales Rep in Los Angeles, please email us at: jobs@cutwaterspirits.com.

Cutwater Spirits is currently hiring a Sales Representative, San Francisco/Bay Area to join our growing team.

Determined to grow market share in all segments of the business, our Sales Representatives are responsible for growing the company portfolio and engaging consumers through point of sale, shelf assortment, and creative displays at retail accounts. In addition, our Sales Representatives identify new market and business opportunities to increase market share while building and maintaining relationships with accounts and retailers. The Sales Representative will work independently under the loose general guidance of the Regional Sales Manager.

Responsibilities Include:

• Drive sales in off-premise and on-premise retail business
• Assist with merchandising and the implementation of programming in chain locations
• Achieve distribution, display space, and shelf placement objectives in off-premise retail accounts
• Secure menu features, back bar placement, and promotions to bring brand awareness in on-premise retail accounts
• Increase brand presence in the marketplace by facilitating promotional and tasting events each month
• Strengthen and expand current business partnerships with off-premise and on-premise retail accounts
• Educate and manage the Distributor Sales Teams to ensure they are presenting and executing to Cutwater standards
• Passionately share the Cutwater story
• Participate in new product launches, promotions, and events as the face of Cutwater Spirits

The right applicants will:

• Have captivating storytelling skills
• Have strong time and project management skills
• Have strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize a varied workload
• Have the ability to follow oral and written instructions
• Have the ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
• Have the ability and willingness to work flexible hours
• Have proven customer service skills and the ability to develop and grow strong customer relationships
• Want to work hard while having fun — everyday

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree (preferred)
• Must be 21 years of age, have a valid driver’s license, and a safe driving record
• Have reliable transportation to travel to and from various locations
• 1+years’ of selling experience (preferred)
• Spirits/alcohol beverage industry knowledge preferred
• 1+ years’ experience in sales in beverage alcohol industry (preferred)

Cutwater Spirits offers competitive pay, benefits, and a fantastic work environment. Compensation package includes paid time off, holidays, and the 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 have the passion for spirits, building relationships, and telling stories this might be the right position for you. If you also have an entrepreneurial spirit, a burning need to build long lasting relationships and a fire to be the best in the industry — we want to talk to you.

If you think you have what it takes to be our next Rockstar Sales Rep in San Francisco / Bay Area, please email us at: jobs@cutwaterspirits.com.

Cutwater Spirits Tasting Room & Kitchen is currently hiring for another amazing rock star to join our team as a part-time Host.

The Host is responsible greeting customers as they enter a restaurant, giving them menus and explaining the service model. They also handle phone calls and customer queries about the restaurant and menu, and assist various restaurant staff when necessary.  They are the first and last touch point for customers and are responsible for providing memorable experiences of Cutwater Spirits.

As Our Host You Will:

• Greet guests as they enter
• Provide guests with menus and answering any initial questions
• Provide guests with instructions on navigating the Tasting Room, taking a tour and making purchases in the retail shop
• Engage with guests to ensure they’re happy with their experience
• Respond to complaints and help to resolve them
• Answer phone calls, take reservations and answer questions
• Provide great customer service
• Clear dishes and glasses throughout customer experience
• Provide support to rest of the Tasting Room team during down time and busy periods

The Right Applicants Will:

• Love to Work Hard while Having Fun
• Naturally Thinks and Acts Like an Owner
• Have an Outgoing Personality
• Have Great Communication Skills
• Have a Positive Attitude & a Sense of Humor
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule including nights and 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.  Do you get 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 email us at: jobs@cutwaterspirits.com.

Line Cook Needed at Cutwater Spirits (Miramar Area)

Cutwater Spirits is currently looking for new Full-Time AM 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.

Daily Duties, Functions, Responsibilities:

• Prepare and cook a variety of meats, seafood, poultry, and vegetables using a variety of kitchen equipment and techniques
• Know and comply consistently with portion sizes, cooking methods, quality standards and kitchen rules, policies and procedures
• Stock and maintain sufficient levels of food products at line stations to assure a smooth service for our guests
• Maintain a clean and sanitary work station
• Collaborate with other kitchen staff and management to maintain effective product flow
• Handle, store, and rotate all products properly
• Assists in food prep assignments during off-peak periods as needed
• Opens and closes the kitchen stations properly, assists others, and follows checklists
• Understands and follows proper rules of hygiene and food safety measures

The Right Applicants Will:

• Have a working knowledge of the food and beverage industry – back of house operations
• Have the ability to manage responsibilities in a high-demand, fast-paced working environment
• Have the ability to operate all equipment in the kitchen
• Have an understanding of food properties and cooking methods
• Are able to follow detailed recipes and verbal instructions
• Have the ability to maintain a Food Handler’s certification
• Have the ability to work a flexible schedule including nights and weekends

Prior restaurant kitchen experience (2+ years minimum – depending on quality of experience) is required.

Cutwater Spirits offers competitive pay, benefits (including PTO, paid holidays, plus more), and a fantastic work environment. If you are a smart, 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 email us at: jobs@cutwaterspirits.com.

Cutwater Spirits is currently hiring a Part-time Dishwasher to join our growing team.

The Dishwasher is responsible for cleaning pans, pots, dishes, and other elements used in the Tasting Room and Kitchen. They operate the dishwashing machine or wash dishes by hand, and maintain kitchen cleanliness. The dishwasher scrapes, sorts, and stacks dirty dishes, loads them into the dishwashing machine and then adds soap to turn it on. Once the cleaning operation is complete, they unload the dishes and put them in their places to be reused again. The Dishwasher position is fast-paced and is essential for the kitchen to operate at the desired level. This position works under the direction of the Executive Chef and the Chef de Cuisine.

Responsibilities Include:

• Setting up dish pit; ensuring chemicals are properly stocked and connected.
• Washing dishes, glassware, flatware, pots, and/or pans.
• Placing clean dishes, utensils, and cooking equipment in storage areas.
• Other cleaning tasks as needed.
• Minor prep tasks as needed.
• Upholding food safety standards at all times.
• Embraces andfulfills the core values and culture of Cutwater Spirits.
• Other duties as assigned.

The Right Applicants Will:

• Have the ability to work in a high-demand, fast-paced working environment.
• Be able to follow verbal instructions.
• Have a flexible schedule.
• Maintain a Food Handler’s certification.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Prior restaurant kitchen experience preferred.

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

Cutwater Spirits offers competitive pay and a fantastic work environment. If you are a smart, 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 email us at: jobs@cutwaterspirits.com.

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

The Distiller Lead 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 II Lead also manages daily record keeping of production activities as required by State, Federal and other certifying agencies.  They work as a valuable team member, filling in as needed for the Distillery Director in guidance of day-to-day activities and troubleshooting issues.  This position works under the loose general direction of the Distillery Director.  This position is essential for products manufactured in the distillery and food grade production area.

Responsibilities Include:

• Produce high quality spirits using a variety of stills.
• Produce wort and wash for distillation.
• Produce non-alcoholic mixers and RTE cocktails.
• Clean and sanitize distilling equipment.
• Development, review and implementation of daily SOPs.
• 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.
• Ensure compliance with Food Safety Systems, Good Manufacturing Practices, all Safety workplace standards and Standard Operating Procedures.
• Proof and blend spirits to specifications.
• Prepare botanicals for gin distillation.
• Document production volumes and track raw materials receipt and usage for government mandated reporting.   
• Verify by instrumentation the proof/% alcohol, color, clarity, sugar content, preservatives, temperatures and pH on distilled products.
• Order raw materials and chemicals to ensure necessary supply for production.   
• Communicate with various team members about quality issues and enforcing all relevant quality procedures.
• Optimizes the shift by coordinating rotation of breaks/lunches prioritizing certain lines to keep running depending on day’s plan.
• Stays to finish all daily/outstanding work before leaving.
• Embrace and fulfills the core values and culture of Cutwater Spirits.
• Other duties as assigned.

The Right Applicants Will:

• Have a passion for spirits.
• Understand and employ a Safety-First approach.
• Have the ability to maintain a Food Handler’s Certification.   
• Have a full understanding of all aspects of Cutwater RTE production, spirits production, continuous column distillation, wash production, mixer production.
• Are detail oriented and ability to multi-task.
• Have the ability to work independently as well as strong team orientation and ability to work with diverse group of individuals.
• Can successfully use simple math, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.
• Have excellent attention to detail, follow through, and commitment to quality.
• Have proven ability to provide clear, constructive feedback to team.
• Have the ability to operate laboratory instruments.
• Possess advanced technical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills for all distilling functions.
• Have scheduling flexibility–ability to work a variety of shifts and availability on weekends and nights/overnights.
• Have the ability to follow oral and written instructions.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• 5+ years experience working as a Distiller or Brewer in a manufacturing environment. 
• 3+ years experience working as a Distiller.
• Must be 21 years of age, have a valid driver’s license and safe driving record.
• Prior leadership experience (preferred).

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).

If you are a smart, 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 rockstar Distiller Lead, please send your resume to: jobs@cutwaterspirits.com.

Cutwater Spirits is currently hiring a Warehouse Technician Lead to join our growing team.

The Warehouse Technician III Lead position acts as gate controller for all inbound and outbound shipments. They organize and maintain inventory and stock control. They ensure that the storage areas and warehouse is kept clean and tidy, which includes identifying areas where processes could be improved. The Warehouse Technician III Lead is responsible for the accurate pulling, monitoring and record-keeping of all outbound shipments and the receiving and distribution of deliveries. They utilize reports to maintain their knowledge of the warehouse inventory. The Warehouse Technician III Lead prepares and processes all paperwork relating to the shipping of orders for customers. This position works under the loose general direction of the Director of Supply Planning.

Responsibilities Include:

• Managing inbound/outbound shipments and schedule.
• Stack and palletize finished product and prepare for storage.
• Coordinating shipment schedules with Production and Supply Chain teams.
• Manage finished goods inventory.
• Manage packaging materials inventory.
• Maintain inventory for sales racking.
• Use a forklift to move materials and finished products.
• Shuttle packaging between warehouses utilizing company truck.
• Unload packaging materials from pallets.
• Load finished products onto pallets.
• Maintain cleanliness of primary and secondary warehouses.
• Assist in production records management.
• Adhere to all safety precautions, rules and guidelines.
• Performing duties of Production team member when needed.
• Embraces and fulfills the core values and culture of Cutwater Spirits.
• Other duties as assigned.

The Right Applicants Will:

• Understand and employ a Safety-First approach.
• Have the ability to successfully handle multiple tasks and prioritize well.
• Have strong organizational skills.
• Have the ability to maintain a Food Handler’s Certification.
• Be detail oriented.
• Have the ability to plan out warehouse workload for day, maximizing warehouse spacing and overall efficiency of warehouse team.
• Have the ability to work independently as well as strong team orientation and ability to work with diverse group of individuals.
• Have advanced forklift operation skills.
• Have the ability to drive a 26-foot box truck between warehouses.
• Be flexible with the ability to work a variety of shifts including weekends, nights/overnights, and overtime as needed.
• Have the ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Have Basic Microsoft Office skills including Outlook and Excel.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 3+ years’ experience in forklift operations required.
• 3+ years’ inventory control experience required.
• 3+ years’ shipping/receiving experience required.
• Valid Driver’s License with clean driving record.

This is an active role where you are required you to be on a forklift and/or 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 rockstar Warehouse Technician Lead, please send your resume to: jobs@cutwaterspirits.com.

Cutwater Spirits is currently hiring a Warehouse Technician to join our growing team.

The Warehouse Technician is an experienced Warehouse team member who supports warehouse activities transporting raw materials and finished goods throughout the distillery, loading and off-loading of trucks for receipt/shipment, and the building and delivering of Tasting Room orders using the forklift. This position works under the direction of the Director of Supply Planning.

Responsibilities Include:

• Using forklifts and pallet jacks to transport finished goods and raw materials around the warehouse.
• Loading and unloading of trucks at dock.
• Arranges and stages finished goods loads for orders, aligning with production schedule to ensure timely staging of finished goods orders for shipping.
• Escalates issues to management
• Receive and distribute raw materials throughout organization.
• Stack and palletize finished product and prepare for storage.
• Use a forklift to move materials and finished products.
• Shuttle packaging between warehouses utilizing company truck.
• Unload packaging materials from pallets.
• Load finished products onto pallets.
• Maintain cleanliness of primary and secondary warehouses.
• Assist in the management of finished goods inventory.
• Assist in the management of packaging materials inventory.
• Assist in the maintenance of inventory for sales racking.
• Adhere to all safety precautions, rules and guidelines.
• Performing duties of Production team member when needed.
• Embraces and fulfills the core values and culture of Cutwater Spirits.

Other duties as assigned.

The Right Applicants Will:

• Understand and employ a Safety-First approach.
• Have the ability to successfully handle multiple tasks and prioritize well.
• Have the ability to maintain a Food Handler’s Certification.
• Be detail oriented.
• Have the ability to work independently as well as strong team orientation and ability to work with diverse group of individuals.
• Have advanced forklift operation skills.
• Have the ability to drive a 26-foot box truck between warehouses.
• Maintain scheduling flexibility – ability to work a variety of shifts including weekends, nights/overnights, and overtime as needed.
• Have the ability to follow oral and written instructions.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 2+ years’ experience in forklift operations required.
• 2+ years’ inventory control experience preferred.
• 2+ years’ shipping/receiving experience preferred.
• Valid Driver’s License with clean driving record.

This is an active role that requires routine lifting of 40-60 lbs and where you are required you to be on a forklift and/or 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 being part of 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 rockstar Warehouse Technician, 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 have:

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

This is an active role where you are required 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.