Historical Miller

About the Role

Babylonstoren is seeking a skilled and passionate individual to join our team as a Historical Miller. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a unique and historic grain watermill and distillation facility, sharing our passion for history and heritage with the public.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging and informative demonstrations of grain milling and basic distillation tasks to the public and school groups.
• Prepare the milling and distillation areas for daily demonstrations, production, and de-briefing, ensuring a safe and efficient working environment.
• Engage with visitors, providing a warm and welcoming experience, and answering questions about the historical context and processes.
• Package flour and liquor made in demonstration areas for sale in our shop, maintaining adequate stock levels.

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 in learning the art of milling and distilling.
• Matric or a relevant higher qualification would be advantageous.
• Experience working in a small team and excellent communication skills.
• Fluency in both written and spoken Afrikaans and English.
• Exceptional people skills, with the ability to work in a fast-paced, guest-facing environment, according to hospitality hours (including weekends), in historical costume.
• Creative mindset and ability to think on your feet.

What We Offer

Babylonstoren offers a unique and dynamic work environment, with opportunities for professional growth and development. If you are passionate about history, heritage, and sharing your knowledge with others, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.