Guinness Open Gate Brewery Ambassador

Diageo; Dublin; On-site; EUR 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Annual bonus

Lunch allowance

Pension and share plan

Product allowance

Job summary

Guinness Brewery Ambassador at Diageo is based at the Guinness Open Gate Brewery in Dublin. You will conduct tours, host tastings and training, and engage with trade partners and visitors to bring brewing heritage and Guinness culture to life.

The role requires passion for beer, strong storytelling, and the ability to work across events and PR opportunities. You’ll join the Home of Guinness team, supporting colleagues, mentoring others and building lasting relationships with sales and marketing.

Qualifications

• Strong beer expertise, including knowledge of beer styles, brewing processes, serving, quality and industry trends.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging tours of the Guinness Storehouse and St James's Gate Brewery for visitors, trade guests and VIPs.
• Host beer tastings and training sessions that bring the St James's Gate Brewery portfolio to life.
• Act as a senior ambassador and mentor, leading from the front and supporting the wider team.
• Build strong relationships with sales, marketing and trade teams, becoming a trusted source of beer and Guinness expertise.
• Represent Guinness through events, PR and media opportunities where required.
• Engage directly with visitors and the wider beer community, creating genuine connections and memorable experiences.

Skills

Beer knowledge

Presentation skills

Independent worker

Team collaboration

Cicerone Certification

Job description

Dublin, Republic of Ireland

Full time

JR

Job Description :

Guinness Brewery Ambassador

Location: Guinness Open Gate Brewery

Permanent, full-time

Closing date: 2nd September 2026

About us

With over 200 brands sold in nearly 180 countries, Diageo is home to some of the world's most iconic drinks. From Johnnie Walker and Guinness to Tanqueray, Smirnoff and Don Julio, we craft brands chosen for life's moments - from everyday connections to landmark celebrations.

Bring your talent, curiosity and ambition, and strive for your personal best alongside people who challenge, support and learn from each other. Together, as one outstanding team, we keep learning, improving and raising the bar for our brands, our business and each other.

Join us and play your part in making life's moments mean a little more.

About the Team

You’ll join a passionate team at the Home of Guinness, working across the Storehouse and St James's Gate Brewery. Together, we share our expertise and passion for beer with visitors, trade partners and the wider beer community, creating memorable connections with Guinness.

About the Role

As Guinness Brewery Ambassador, you’ll become a recognised face of the brewery, bringing our beers, brewing heritage and culture to life. Through tours, tastings, training, events and trade engagement, you’ll inspire everyone from first-time visitors to bartenders, industry partners and beer enthusiasts.

Role Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging tours of the Guinness Storehouse and St James's Gate Brewery for visitors, trade guests and VIPs.
• Host beer tastings and training sessions that bring the St James's Gate Brewery portfolio to life.
• Act as a senior ambassador and mentor, leading from the front and supporting the wider team.
• Build strong relationships with sales, marketing and trade teams, becoming a trusted source of beer and Guinness expertise.
• Represent Guinness through events, PR and media opportunities where required.
• Engage directly with visitors and the wider beer community, creating genuine connections and memorable experiences.

This is an opportunity to deepen your beer expertise, build your profile within the industry and represent one of the world's most iconic beer brands to consumers and trade partners in Ireland and internationally.

Experience / Skills Required

• Strong beer expertise, including knowledge of beer styles, brewing processes, serving, quality and industry trends.
• Experience within the beer industry and a genuine passion for Guinness, beer and Irish beer culture.
• Excellent presentation and storytelling skills, with the confidence to engage and captivate audiences of different sizes and backgrounds.
• The ability to work independently, take ownership and manage multiple priorities while also collaborating effectively as part of a team.
• A relevant beer qualification, such as Cicerone Certified Server, or equivalent industry knowledge and experience.

You’ll need flexibility to work evenings and weekends. As this is a national role primarily based in Dublin, some national and occasional international travel may also be required.

Flexible Working Statement

Flexibility is key to our success. Talk to us about what flexibility means to you, so that you’re supported to manage your wellbeing and balance your priorities from day one.

Rewards & Benefits Statement

• competitive salary
• annual bonus
• lunch allowance
• pension scheme, sharepurchase scheme
• product allowance and many more

Diversity Statement

Our purpose is crafting iconic drinks chosen for life's moments. And it's our people, with their different experiences, perspectives and talents, who make that possible.

We value diversity in its broadest sense and want everyone to feel they can belong, contribute and strive for their personal best. You'll work alongside people with different backgrounds, experiences and perspectives - challenging, supporting and learning from one another as one outstanding team.

Together, we’re constantly learning and improving, combining the strength of our people, capabilities and iconic brands to raise the bar, grow and win. Wherever you join us, you’ll have the opportunity to contribute, make an impact and play your part in making life's moments mean a little more.

Ready to bring your best? This could be your opportunity.

If you require a reasonable adjustment, please ensure that you capture this information when you submit your application.

Worker Type :

Regular

Primary Location:

Storehouse

With over 200 brands sold in more than 180 countries, we're the world's leading premium drinks company. Every day, over 29,000 talented people come together at Diageo to create the magic behind our much-loved brands. From iconic names to innovative newcomers - the brands we're building are rooted in culture and local communities. Our ambition is to be one of the best performing, most trusted and most respected consumer products companies in the world.

Our founders, such as Arthur Guinness, John Walker, and Charles Tanqueray, were visionary entrepreneurs whose brilliant minds helped shape the alcohol industry. And through our people, their legacy lives on. Join us, and you'll collaborate with talented people from all corners of the world. Together, you'll innovate and push boundaries, shaping a more inclusive and sustainable future that we can all be proud of.

With diversity at our core, we celebrate our people's unique passions, commitments and specialist skills. Because when varied voices, mindsets, and personalities come together, great ideas are born. In our supportive culture, your voice will be heard and you'll be empowered to be you. Just bring your ambition, curiosity and ideas, and we'll celebrate your work and help you reach your fullest potential.