Historical Miller

**Western Cape**, Franschhoek**

One of the oldest farms in the Cape Winelands is looking to employ a Historical Miller and Distiller with formal or informal training in grain milling and/or distillation to demonstrate the functioning of a historic grain watermill and a copper still to the public at a tourism site

EMPLOYMENT TYPE : Permanent

SECTOR : Agriculture

BASIC SALARY : Market Related

START DATE : A.S.A.P / Immediate

**DUTIES**:

- 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 de-briefing 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, the historical context and answer any questions
- Package flour and liquor made in demonstration areas for sale in the shop and maintain adequate stock levels

**REQUIREMENTS**:

- Formal or informal training in grain milling and/or distillation is preferred
- Afrikaans - Essential
- Matric or a relevant higher qualification would be advantageous
- Exceptional people skills - both public-facing in a hospitality context and working within a small team internally
- Must have a love for history
- Previous experience in a hospitality, tourism or theatre context - beneficial
- Must be able to work in a fast-paced, guest-facing environment, according to hospitality hours (including weekends), in historical costume
- Creative mindset
- Applicants with a background in any technical craft or who are interested to learn the art of milling and distilling

**HOURS**:

- Monday - Friday

**CLOSING DATE**:

- 04 October 2023
- For more information please contact:
**Lisa Snyman