Dillon's Spirits Development Program - May 2026 (New Graduates)

Mark Anthony Group; Lincoln; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading drinks company in Ontario is looking for a Sipping Room Associate to kick off a 6-month placement in a dynamic environment. Responsibilities include welcoming guests, educating them on spirits, and supporting events. Ideal candidates will have a university degree, customer service experience, and a drive to succeed in the beverage industry. Join a team that values ambition and creativity.

Qualifications

• A university degree completed by April 2026.
• WSET Level I Award in Spirits can be completed by June 2026.
• Reliable transportation to distillery (no nearby public transit).

Responsibilities

• Welcome guests to the Sipping Room.
• Educate guests on spirits & bitters collection.
• Lead guests through tastings.
• Assist with events and daily operations.

Skills

Customer Service

Hospitality

Sales

Education

University degree

WSET Level I Award in Spirits

Smart Serve Certificate

Job description

Who We Are

Mark Anthony Group is an entrepreneurial drinks company, built from the ground up by thinking differently, innovating and doing the unexpected. Our company is rooted in family values, a bold vision and relentless determination to continuously raise the bar and make a positive difference in consumers' lives. Founded in 1972, we’ve grown organically from a one-person import wine business into an international drinks company. Our hallmarks include a portfolio of iconic beverage brands—White Claw Hard Seltzer, Mike’s Hard Lemonade, Dillon's Small Batch Distillers, Olé Cocktail Co. and Más+ by Messi—alongside a collection of luxury wineries in the Okanagan Valley, notably Mission Hill Family Estate, CedarCreek Estate Winery, Martin’s Lane Winery, and CheckMate Artisanal Winery.

Our Canadian Commercial business is divided into four distinct sales divisions, each representing an industry-leading portfolio of premium and globally recognized brands such as Mionetto Prosecco, Pink Whitney, La Marca, High Noon, BEARFACE Whisky, 19 Crimes, Beringer, Austin Hope, Josh Cellars, Penfolds, and Freixenet.

We are bold. We are fast. We are building the future of the drinks industry — and we’re looking for the next generation of leaders to grow with us.

About the Program

Dillon’s Small Batch Distillers is looking for new graduates to join our team! If you\'re passionate about spirits and cocktails, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and are a highly collaborative and uber-enthusiastic team player, this could be the program for you.

Kick-off your career with a 6-month placement at our distillery in Beamsville, Ontario, where you\'ll be able to experience all aspects of the spirits industry first-hand as a Sipping Room Associate. You will be immersed in tourism and hospitality by gaining exposure to events and curated guest experiences, all while gaining valuable knowledge about spirits and the tourism industry.

Following the summer season, there will be opportunities to move into a sales focused role in our Canadian distribution business.

We’re a growth company. We’re also innovators and disruptors. This means we are in a position to offer our people unique experiences, training, jobs and support to grow their career. Our culture is unapologetically fast paced, entrepreneurial and results driven. We believe that building careers from within is critical to our long-term success.

• Learn the spirits industry from grain to glass
• You will have the opportunity to be enrolled in the Mark Anthony Sales Academy to further develop your skills
• Make an impact in a fast-paced and dynamic environment where our People Drive Growth
• We are growing a lasting legacy where people come first!

What You\'ll Do

• Welcome guests to the Sipping Room
• Educate guests on our spirits & bitters collection
• Foster creativity & ideas for visitors at-home cocktailing
• Lead guests through tastings
• Lead tours of the distilling space and garden
• Assist with events and day to day operations within the Dillon’s hospitality team
• Assist with sales in the Sipping Room

About You

• A university degree (completed by April 2026)
• WSET Level I Award in Spirits (can be completed by June 2026)
• Customer Service, Hospitality or Sales experience is an asset.
• A relentless drive to win and ability to thrive in dynamic environments
• Desire to build a career in the beverage alcohol industry
• Smart Serve Certificate Required
• Ability to work during the weekends (Saturday and Sunday)
• Reliable transportation to our distillery (No nearby Public Transit)

Deadline to apply: October 31, 2025 @ 11:59 PM (EST)

After submitting your resume, selected candidates will then have the opportunity to submit a video interview - this is your chance to show us what makes you unique and demonstrate your passion for wine. We look forward to hearing from you!

Mark Anthony Group is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds who are eligible to work in Canada.

We thank all candidates for their interest in MAG and we will reach out to those candidates that are under consideration. If you are contacted for an interview and require an accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact your recruiter.

Our Purpose and Values

At Mark Anthony, we exist to Unearth the Extraordinary:

Our Purpose is not just a statement; it is a call to action that binds us together and ignites our passion for making a difference. It is the driving force behind why we do what we do every single day, connecting our global organization across all business units, roles, and locations. We are:

Best in Our CraftWe set the standard with a pursuit of excellence that can be found in everything from our products and processes to our plants and people.

Ambitiously CuriousWe stay curious, dreaming big and navigating the unknown with an enduring belief in better.

Made With HumilityWe bring humility, authenticity, fun, and support to every collaboration and celebrate wins as a team.

Daringly DisruptiveWe disrupt the status quo, moving fast to seize opportunities and acting scrappy to stay ahead of industry giants.