Cafe Associate - Buffalo Trace Distillery

Sazerac Company; Frankfort (KY); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401K

Paid time off

Job summary

Sazerac Company in Kentucky is seeking a Café Associate to join our team in a part-time capacity. You will provide friendly service, support food and beverage offerings, and contribute to a welcoming atmosphere in our tasting and dining spaces.

The schedule is 25–30 hours per week with nights and weekends required. A high school diploma or GED is expected, and hospitality experience is preferred. We offer medical, dental, 401K, paid time off, and more.

Qualifications

• Minimum: High school diploma or GED.
• Preferred: 1+ year of hospitality experience.
• Willingness to work nights, weekends, and non-traditional hours.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve food and beverages while maintaining quality and presentation standards.
• Welcome guests, assist with tasting experiences, and help ensure a smooth visitor flow.
• Keep café and guest areas clean, organized, stocked, and ready for service.
• Monitor inventory levels and communicate supply needs to management.

Skills

Hospitality experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Sazerac Company Overview

Build your career at Sazerac! With almost 400 years of rich history, Sazerac Company has thrived as an independent, American family-owned company with operations in the United States and around the world. Since the 2000s, Sazerac has averaged double digit growth every year! Sazerac Company produces and markets the most award-winning bourbons and whiskeys in the world, including Buffalo Trace, Pappy Van Winkle, Eagle Rare, Blanton’s, Traveller, and Sazerac Rye. Additionally, Sazerac owns many popular brands across a range of spirits, including Fireball, Svedka, Wheatley, BuzzBallz, Southern Comfort, Seagram’s V.O., Myers’s, Goldschläger, Parrot Bay, 99 Brand, and Platinum Vodka.

We’re proud of our award-winning culture and distilleries. Our Louisville office has been named one of the “Best Places to Work in Kentucky” four times, and our Buffalo Trace Distillery has earned the title of “world’s most award-winning distillery” through the dedication of our craftsmen for well over 200 years. Whether you’re a recent graduate or an experienced professional, Sazerac provides extraordinary opportunities for growth with competitive salaries and benefits in an exciting, entrepreneurial industry.

Job Description/Responsibilities

Join our team as a Café Associate and help create memorable experiences for every guest who visits. In this role, you'll provide friendly service, support food and beverage offerings, and contribute to a welcoming atmosphere in our tasting and dining spaces. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working with people, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and takes pride in delivering exceptional hospitality.

Schedule: Part-time position working 25-30 hours a week.

What You'll Do:

• Prepare and serve food and beverages while maintaining quality and presentation standards.
• Welcome guests, assist with tasting experiences, and help ensure a smooth visitor flow.
• Keep café and guest areas clean, organized, stocked, and ready for service.
• Monitor inventory levels and communicate supply needs to management.
• Follow food safety and responsible alcohol service guidelines while supporting a safe, positive guest experience.

Qualifications/Requirements

Minimum Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED
• Willingness to work nights, weekends, and non-traditional hours

Preferred:

• 1+ year of hospitality experience

Culture and Benefits

Sazerac offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, 401K, paid time off, and more. These benefits may vary depending on location and work type. Learn more about how we support our employees here.

Sazerac is committed to equality of opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, veteran status, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability or any other legally protected status.

What's Next:

After you apply, a recruiter will review your application and reach out to qualified candidates.Selected candidates will follow our interview process, which may include a phone screen, hiring manager interview, and panel interviews with business leaders. There may beadditionalsteps or assessments throughout the process dependent onthe position. Applicants who are not selected to move through the process, at any stage, will be notified via email.

Need assistance throughout your application or interview process? [e-mail].

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