Sipping Room Associate - May 2026 (Part-Time)

Dillon’s Small Batch Distillers is looking for Sipping Room Associates to join our Hospitality team for Summer 2026. If you’re passionate about spirits and cocktails, thrive in a fast paced guest environment, and bring positive energy to everything you do, we’d love to meet you. As a Sipping Room Associate, you’ll be at the heart of the Dillon’s guest experience — welcoming visitors, leading tastings and tours, and helping guests discover the stories and craftsmanship behind our spirits.

What You’ll Do

Guest Experience & Hospitality

• Welcome guests into the Sipping Room and create a warm, engaging, and memorable experience.


• Lead guests through guided tastings of our spirits and bitters collection, sharing product knowledge and brand storytelling.


• Assist guests with purchases in the Sipping Room retail space.

Education & Tours

• Lead distillery tours, educating guests on our production process, history, and portfolio.


• Confidently answer guest questions and tailor experiences to different knowledge levels.

Team & Operations Support

• Support day‑to‑day hospitality operations alongside the Dillon’s Hospitality Team.


• Assist with on‑property events and special experiences as needed.


• Maintain a clean, organized, and welcoming Sipping Room environment.

About You

• 2+ years of experience in retail, hospitality, or customer service preferred.


• Smart Serve certification required (Ontario).


• Strong communication skills with a natural ability to engage guests.


• Exceptional time management and attention to detail.


• Comfortable multitasking in a fast‑paced, guest‑focused environment.


• A collaborative, enthusiastic team player with a positive attitude.


• Availability to work weekends (Saturday & Sunday) is required.


• Interest in cocktails and spirits is an asset — we’ll teach you all the ways of Dillon’s.

What We Offer

• Comprehensive training on Dillon’s spirits, tours, and guest experience standards.


• A fun, supportive, and team‑oriented work environment.


• Hands‑on experience within a craft distillery hospitality setting.


• The opportunity to be part of a brand that values authenticity, craftsmanship, and great hospitality.


• Staff discounts on spirits/merchandise. (25%)


• $18 - $19/hour 

Our Values:

At Dillon's, we live by 5 core values every day. They are the cornerstone of our culture and the values that we look for in who we hire:

Sense of Urgency 

• We value sense of urgency because we are a fast-paced company in a fast-paced industry 


• You act as if there is no tomorrow and get it done today

Authenticity 

• We value authenticity because we need to stay real 


• You are authentic, diplomatic, respectful, thoughtful and you always have the best intentions 

Simplicity 

• We value simplicity; why use 50 words when you can use 5? 


• You thrive in ambiguity, are comfortable with change and bring simplicity to complex situations or grey area 

Humility 

• We value humility; there is no room for egos here 


• You’re not stubborn, you listen, take feedback/direction and respond quickly to changing direction. We are a team that supports each other 

Trust 

• We value trust because unless we are both trusted and trusting, we will not succeed as a team 


• You put trust in others and do your best to never let anyone down