Description:
Skurnik Spirits is seeking self-motivated, timely, enthusiastic Spirits professionals to assist with the weekly performance of spirits retail store “In-Store” Tastings, Thursday-Saturday evenings, showcasing a rotating selection of spirits producers from within Skurnik’s market-leading portfolio.

Tasters will pour samples, serve cocktails, educate the public on the featured producers, and spirits categories at large, and engage with retail store staff, with the goal of encouraging sales and building the brands of these independent, craft Spirit producers.

Hours:
o Part-Time
o Thursday-Saturday (as available)
o Approximately 4pm-8pm (varies by day and tasting scheduled)
o Tasters will be able to set their availability in advance, and are not required to be available all three days each weekend, but a general availability of at least two days the majority of weekends is expected.

Additional Responsibilities:

o Develop and maintain detailed product knowledge and enthusiasm for craft spirits, on par with the standards of the Skurnik Spirits team. Tasters will receive training for the specific products they’re showcasing, but a general background and understanding of the category such as distillation processes, cocktail usage, history and context of categories, etc is essential.
o Maintain a personal supply of samples and tasting materials, coordinating with Tasting Service management as replacements are needed and performing quarterly inventories.
o Travel within an approximately 45 minute – 1hr radius from the taster’s home to the location for each tasting, arriving in a prepared, timely fashion. Depending on geographic area, this may require a car and valid drivers’ license.
o Prepare and serve cocktails which demonstrate products in a compelling, approachable format. Fresh ingredients, garnishes, and professional service are essential.
o Pitch and showcase brands and products to the general public, attracting interest from customers, encouraging them to engage with producers in an active fashion, and attracting sales for the retail store.
o Educate shop staff on products and brands shown during the tasting, equipping them with the tools to make future hand-sales to their customers.
o Maintain a supply of branded point-of-sale materials, and present them during tastings. (varies by region)
o Apply and maintain shelf talkers for featured brands before or after the in-store tasting. (varies by region)
o Visually audit and record retail shelves as it pertains to poured/tasted items.
o Promptly fill out a detailed recap form following each tasting.
o Accurately maintain a personal availability calendar for the purposes of bookings.

Locations:
Skurnik Spirits is seeking applicants for the following areas:

o New York City, upper Manhattan + Queens (F/M/7 train corridor)
o New Jersey, Central/South (location flexible)
o Connecticut, Central (Hartford or nearby)
o Connecticut, Western (Norwalk or nearby)


Start Date:
o Trainings to begin in mid-February 2026
o Tastings to begin March 1st 2026