Buffalo Trace Cafe Team Lead

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.

The Buffalo Trace Café Team Lead plays a key role in creating a memorable food and beverage experience for visitors at the Distillery. This position leads day-to-day café operations, ensures a welcoming and visually appealing environment, and coaches team members to deliver exceptional service. It’s a hands-on leadership role with opportunities to grow talent, influence sales, and shape the visitor experience.

What You’ll Do

• Lead daily café operations, ensuring a well-stocked, organized, and guest-ready environment
• Coach, train, and support team members to deliver outstanding customer service
• Monitor inventory, vendor relationships, and merchandising to drive sales and control costs
• Oversee staffing, scheduling, and on-the-floor leadership during operating hours
• Analyze visitor feedback and data to recommend improvements and enhance the guest experience

Required:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 5+ years of experience in food and beverage operations
• Ability to work flexible hours, including nights and weekends

Preferred:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Supervisory or team leadership experience

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift and move items up to 25 pounds
• Ability to stand and work for extended periods during shifts

Sazerac offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, 401K, paid time off, and more. These benefits may vary depending on location and work type. Learn more about how we support our employees here.

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.