Craft Whiskey Distillery Tour Guide (Part‑Time)

Still Austin Whiskey Co; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 20,664 - 30,307; Part time

Job summary

Still Austin Whiskey Co in Austin, Texas, is seeking a Part-Time Tour Guide to deliver engaging distillery tours and tastings, while cultivating a welcoming guest experience. The role emphasizes storytelling and whiskey education in a fast-paced hospitality setting.

Key duties include guiding tours, leading tastings, greeting guests, and assisting with retail sales, with flexibility for VIP or special tour requests. Evening, weekend, and holiday availability is required.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in hospitality, tourism, retail, or guest-facing roles preferred.
• Foundational knowledge of whiskey, spirits, or distillation processes strongly preferred.
• Experience leading presentations, tours, or group instruction is highly valued.
• Strong verbal communication and storytelling skills.
• Comfortable speaking to groups of varying sizes.
• Ability to multitask and pivot quickly between responsibilities.
• Availability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• Interest in craft spirits, hospitality, or the beverage/alcohol industry preferred.

Responsibilities

• Guides guests through the distillery while explaining fermentation, distillation, and aging processes in an engaging and accessible way
• Narrates the Still Austin story, highlighting our grain-to-glass philosophy and Texas heritage
• Leads curated tastings, introducing guests to aroma, flavor profiles, and tasting techniques
• Greets guests entering the tasting room and assists with general hospitality flow
• Supports bottle and merchandise sales within the tasting room retail space
• Assists with tour check-ins and guest coordination
• Maintains cleanliness and safety along the tour path and tasting areas
• Monitors guest sobriety and ensures all tastings comply with TABC regulations
• Remains ready to pivot quickly to accommodate VIP tours or last-minute guest experiences

Skills

Public speaking

Storytelling

Hospitality

Guest engagement

Multitasking

Flexibility

Evening/weekend availability

Whiskey industry interest

Job description

Still Austin Whiskey Co in Austin, Texas, is seeking a Part-Time Tour Guide to deliver engaging distillery tours and tastings, while cultivating a welcoming guest experience. The role emphasizes storytelling and whiskey education in a fast-paced hospitality setting.

Key duties include guiding tours, leading tastings, greeting guests, and assisting with retail sales, with flexibility for VIP or special tour requests. Evening, weekend, and holiday availability is required.