Bar Associate - Woodford Reserve

Brown‑Forman Corporation • Versailles, KY

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Bar Associate at Woodford Reserve Distillery delivers exceptional hospitality by creating welcoming, engaging, and memorable experiences for guests of the Woodford Reserve Cocktail Bar. This role serves as a brand ambassador, sharing the Woodford Reserve story through expertly crafted cocktails, guided tastings, and interactive mixology experiences across multiple bar locations on-site.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Strong customer service, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Basic computer proficiency and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to professionally resolve guest concerns and challenging situations.
• Flexible schedule, including weekends, evenings, holidays, and special events.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods and lift or move materials as needed.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Creative, adaptable, and able to respond effectively to guest and operational needs.
• Professional, personable, and hospitality-focused demeanor.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods and occasionally lift or carry materials while working in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of the Woodford Reserve brand, products, and Brown-Forman culture.
• Understanding of Woodford Reserve history, bourbon production, and maturation processes.
• Passion for bourbon, whiskey education, and the guest experience.

Responsibilities

• Deliver exceptional hospitality and responsible alcohol service while creating memorable, brand-driven guest experiences in a fun and welcoming environment.
• Develop and maintain strong knowledge of the Woodford Reserve brand story, product portfolio, and cocktail offerings to engage and educate guests.
• Lead and support cocktail experiences, guided tastings, and brand interactions that showcase Woodford Reserve products and heritage.
• Assist in the development, implementation, and execution of seasonal cocktails, limited-time offerings, and promotional beverage programs.
• Prepare cocktails, ingredients, garnishes, and other beverage components according to established recipes and quality standards.
• Follow all alcohol handling, food safety, sanitation, labeling, dating, and product rotation requirements to ensure quality and compliance.
• Support daily bar operations, including opening and closing procedures, stocking, inventory management, and receiving deliveries.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe bar environment while upholding Brown-Forman responsibility and operational standards.
• Assist with VIP experiences, special events, and group programs while ensuring seamless service execution.
• Demonstrate professionalism, teamwork, and a commitment to delivering a premium guest experience that supports the overall Woodford Reserve Distillery operation.

Benefits

• Equitable pay structures for individual and company performance
• Premium employee experience
• Range of premium benefits that reflect our company values and meet the needs of our diverse workforce

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED