Buffalo Trace Cafe Associate - Part Time

Build your career at Sazerac! With almost 400 years of rich history, Sazerac Company has thrived as an independent, American family-owned company with operations in the United States and around the world. Since the 2000s, Sazerac has averaged double digit growth every year! Sazerac Company produces and markets the most award-winning bourbons and whiskeys in the world, including Buffalo Trace, Pappy Van Winkle, Eagle Rare, Blanton’s, Traveller, and Sazerac Rye. Additionally, Sazerac owns many popular brands across a range of spirits, including Fireball, Svedka, Wheatley, BuzzBallz, Southern Comfort, Seagram’s V.O., Myers’s, Goldschläger, Parrot Bay, 99 Brand, and Platinum Vodka.

We’re proud of our award-winning culture and distilleries. Our Louisville office has been named one of the “Best Places to Work in Kentucky” four times, and our Buffalo Trace Distillery has earned the title of “world’s most award-winning distillery” through the dedication of our craftsmen for well over 200 years. Whether you’re a recent graduate or an experienced professional, Sazerac provides extraordinary opportunities for growth with competitive salaries and benefits in an exciting, entrepreneurial industry.

Buffalo Trace Distillery is a family-owned company based in Franklin County, Kentucky, whose rich distilling tradition dates back to 1787. Buffalo Trace is a fully operational distillery producing bourbon, rye, and vodka on site, and is listed on the National Historic Register. Buffalo Trace has been awarded seven distillery titles since 2000 and has also garnered more than 150 awards for its premium whiskies. www.buffalotrace.com

The Part-Time Food & Beverage Associate supports a positive visitor experience by providing friendly, high-quality service in tasting and dining areas. This role focuses on serving food and beverages, assisting guests, and maintaining clean, well-stocked spaces while following safety and service standards.

Job Duties:

• Prepare and serve food and beverages according to company standards
• Greet and assist guests, ensuring a welcoming and professional experience
• Support tasting experiences and help manage visitor flow
• Maintain cleanliness, organization, and proper stock levels
• Monitor inventory and notify management of supply needs
• Promote guest engagement and collect/update visitor contact information
• Follow all food safety and responsible alcohol service guidelines
• Assist with incident reporting and guest safety when needed
• Provide feedback to improve operations and guest experience

Minimum Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED
• Willingness to work nights, weekends, and non-traditional hours

Preferred:

• 1+ year of hospitality experience

The hourly range for this role is $17.63 - $22.04. Final compensation will be based on relevant experience, qualifications, geographic location, and internal pay equity considerations.

Sazerac is committed to equality of opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, veteran status, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability or any other legally protected status.

What’s Next:

After you apply, a recruiter will review your application and reach out to qualified candidates. Selected candidates will follow our interview process, which may include a phone screen, hiring manager interview, and panel interviews with business leaders. There may be additional steps or assessments throughout the process dependent on the position. Applicants who are not selected to move through the process, at any stage, will be notified via email.