Recruit

The Kyoto Distillery is hiring a distillers

We are looking for a new distillers to join our Kyoto-based team, crafting our award-winning KI NO BI gin.

Position: Distiller

Job Description
  • Production of spirits and liqueurs
  • Production quality control
  • Distillery cleaning and facility maintenance
  • Sourcing botanicals, stock and quality control
  • Bottling and packaging production
  • Dispatch of orders
  • New product development
  • Participating in trade and consumer events

We are looking for an engaged individual who is willing to work as part of a small team in all areas of the distillation process. Candidates must exhibit a continuous improvement mind set and must also demonstrate professionalism, teamwork and leadership.
Minimum Requirements
  • A recent graduate from a relevant science-based university course, such as brewing or distilling, or
  • Previous experience of working in the distilling industry
  • Good spoken and written English
  • Basic computer skills including Word and Excel
  • Must be at least 22 years of age
  • A valid driving licence
Working Conditions 9:00~18:00 (5:00~14:00 or 12:00~21:00 if double shift operation is required)
Days off on Saturdays, Sundays and National Holidays. It is likely we will move to seven days a week shift operation as our business grows
※Participation at weekend events might be required (for each of which you will receive a day off in lieu)
Access Nearest Stations
  • JR Kyoto Line Nishioji station (25 mins walk)
  • Kintetsu Line Kamitobaguchi Station (20 mins walk)
  • Kyoto Bus Kisshoin Ikeda-cho Station (10 mins walk)
  • Kyoto Bus Kamitobaumamawashi Station (5mins walk)
Other Conditions Monthly Salary: ￥230,000~ (depending on your experience, skill and knowledge)
Probation Period: 6 months (all conditions are the same as for full-time staff but on a contract basis)

Passing the Hazardous Materials Handler test and Forklift Driving Licence within the probation period is a prerequisite to becoming a full-time staff member.

Welfare Benefits Insurance and Pension: insurance/pension are covered by the company (Employment insurance, Workers' accident compensation insurance, Health insurance and Welfare pension)
Salary Increase and yearly bonus: once a year (depending on both company and individual performance)
Transportation Fee: company will cover (but there will be a limit so please ask) ※You can come to work by a car, motorbike or bicycle.
Staff discount: you will receive staff discount on purchases made at The Kyoto Distillery or House of KI NO BI
How to apply

Please send us your English CV (also in Japanese if possible) to the address below;
15 Shimanomazumecho, Kisshoin, Minami-ku, Kyoto 601-8363, JAPAN
The Kyoto Distillery K.K. (Shin Araya)
Or send it to in pdf format

For more details and information, please contact Shin Araya
Tel:+81 75 606 2988
Email: