Historical Miller and Distiller

2 weeks ago

Paarl, Western Cape, South Africa BABYLONSTOREN PTY LTD Full time

Requirements:

Formal or informal training in grain milling and/or distillation is preferred, although we welcome applicants with a background in any technical craft or practice that would be interested to learn the art of milling and distilling.
Matric or a relevant higher qualification would be advantageous.
Experience with working in a small team.
Fluent in both written and spoken Afrikaans and English.
Exceptional people skills both publicfacing in a hospitality context and working within a small team internally. Previous experience in a hospitality, tourism or theatre context would be beneficial.
Reliable and well organised.
Able to work in a fastpaced, guestfacing environment, according to hospitality hours (including weekends), in historical costume.
Creative mindset.

Responsibilities

Perform daily demonstrations of grain milling and basic distillation tasks and activities to the public and school groups.
Prepare the milling and distilling areas for daily demonstrations, production and debriefing after daily activities: prep the fire for the still, check the mechanical elements of the mill, stock the supplies, tidy and clean demonstration areas, perform general maintenance, and liaise with the activities manager.
Engage with visitors by explaining the work being carried out, as well as the historical context, and answer any questions that they might have.
Package flour and liquor made in demonstration areas for sale in the Soetmelksvlei shop and maintain adequate stock levels.

To apply, please send your CV (with references) and a covering letter