Careers

Join Our Team at Highland Whisky Shop! 🥃

We’re looking for passionate and enthusiastic individuals to join our dynamic sales team at Highland Whisky Shop, located in the heart of Inverness, the Capital of the Scottish Highlands.

As our independent business continues to grow, we’re creating new opportunities for hard-working team players who have a keen interest in whisky, gin, and other fine spirits. If you love engaging with customers and want to be part of a specialist whisky shop, we’d love to hear from you!

📩 Apply now by sending your CV to hello@highlandwhiskyshop.co.uk

 

AVAILABLE POSITIONS

Assistant Store Manager (Full-time / Permanent)

About Us:
Highland Whisky Shop is a growing independent whisky retailer with a passion for exceptional customer service and a carefully curated range of premium whisky, gin, and other spirits. We’re based in the heart of the Highlands and pride ourselves on our knowledge, hospitality, and welcoming atmosphere.

About the Role:
We are looking for an enthusiastic and reliable Assistant Store Manager to join our team full-time. This is a permanent position with opportunities for growth. The ideal candidate will be passionate about whisky and retail, with experience in customer service and team supervision.

As an Assistant Store Manager, you’ll play a key role in the day-to-day running of the shop, supporting the Store Manager and helping to lead a small team. You will be responsible for opening and closing the store, managing cash and stock, and ensuring our high standards of service are consistently met.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Support the Store Manager in all aspects of daily operations
  • Lead by example and assist in supervising and motivating team members
  • Ensure excellent customer service at all times
  • Open and close the store (key holder responsibilities)
  • Handle cash and process end-of-day reports and reconciliations
  • Assist with stock control, merchandising, and deliveries
  • Support team training and development
  • Help maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming environment

What We’re Looking For:

  • Previous experience in a retail environment (ideally in a supervisory or management role)
  • A passion for whisky or a willingness to learn
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Reliable, organised, and proactive with good attention to detail
  • Comfortable with cash handling and using a point-of-sale system
  • Able to work independently and as part of a small, close-knit team
  • Flexibility to work weekdays, weekends, and occasional evenings

What We Offer:

  • Competitive salary based on experience
  • Staff discount and whisky tasting opportunities
  • Supportive, friendly working environment
  • Training and opportunities to grow within the business

If this sounds like the perfect opportunity for you, we’d love to hear from you! Come and join our growing team at Highland Whisky Shop.

Pay: £12.71 per hour

Additional pay:

  • Performance bonus

Benefits:

  • Employee discount

Schedule:

  • Monday to Sunday

Experience:

  • Retail sales: 5 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

  • Personal License (preferred)

Work Location: Highland Whisky Shop, 23 Castle Street, Inverness, IV2 3EP

Application deadline: 30/06/2025

Expected start date: 01/07/2025