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Shaking up an exclusive opportunity to sip, savor, and certify cocktails for its new Poolside Sippers menu, Sandals® Resorts is now accepting entries for the exclusive role of Caribbean Cocktail Critic. 

As part of an exciting pilot program, a discerning cocktail connoisseur, and their plus one, will travel to Sandals’ newest Jamaican resort, Sandals Dunn’s River, to closely collaborate with a team of expert mixologists to test and refine a selection of libations – from Island Punches to Skinny Cocktails and beyond.

Experimenting with natural and local ingredients such as sorrel, soursop and coco water - and even a scotch bonnet or two! - Sandals’ Caribbean Cocktail Critic will flame, flare and frost Sandals’ cocktail creations. The successful applicant will participate in a bespoke and interactive cocktail tasting experience, covering classic and innovative sips alike, ultimately shaping the final menu prior to its rollout across the brand’s portfolio of adults-only, all-inclusive Caribbean resorts. 

The Caribbean Cocktail Critic will report to Sandals Dunn’s River with accommodations in a Tufa Terrace Skypool Suite – complete with 24-hour butler service and an infinity edge pool spanning the length of the suite’s balcony for unobstructed workplace views. A brisk, sunshine-filled stroll from the pool bar, the Caribbean Cocktail Critic can look forward to a  minute commute lasting a mere five minutes - and yes, it can be done in sandals!

“Punch is a quintessentially Caribbean tradition enjoyed under the sun since as far back as the 1600s, beloved for its refreshing island flavors like coconut, pineapple and even nutmeg for a hint of spice,” said Ricky DuQuesnay, Corporate Director, Food & Beverage, at Sandals Resorts. 

“Sandals’ new Poolside Sippers offer an elevated interpretation of these coveted classics – from the Jamaican Planter’s Punch to the Bahamian Goombay Smash – complemented by a selection of Skinny and Zero Proof cocktails and even spirits in their simplest form, mixed with coco water. The final garnish is simply asking the guest – inspiring our search for a Caribbean Cocktail Critic.”

Requirements & Desired Skills Include:

• A willingness to fully immerse in Jamaica’s quintessentially Caribbean culture, Sandals style, in Ocho Rios
• An eager teamplayer who can collaborate closely with Sandals’ expert mixologists
• A fondness of Jamaican Rum, but willing to try new spirits and flavor profiles
• Ability to think ‘outside the box’ to bring about tantalizing cocktail creations
• Thrives when working in a tropical setting
• Owns a pair of swim shorts or swimsuit and, of course, sandals (NB: Recommended uniform for optimum comfort)

The Package:

• A 5-night all-inclusive stay for two at Sandals Dunn’s River, Jamaica, including:
• Luxurious, beachfront accommodations in a Tufa Terrace One Bedroom Skypool Butler Suite – complete with your own dedicated butler, an in-room bar stocked with unlimited premium liquors; cocktail-making kit
• Roundtrip airport transfers
• Meals at fine restaurants
• Entertainment day & night
• Land & water sports
• State-of-the-art fitness center
• Exclusive ‘Cocktail Flight’ tasting experience 
• Roundtrip tickets to paradise with airfare for two persons

Serious Candidates Are Encouraged to Apply:

Applications are open through 11:59pm EST on June 5, 2024; https://www.sandals.com/jamaica/ocho-rios/caribbean-cocktail-critic/ 

A Call for All

In celebration of all things summer under the Jamaican Sun, Sandals’ “Jamaica Calling” offer invites everyone to experience the Caribbean with rates from $199USD per person per night with added perks like a complimentary catamaran cruise on stays of five nights or longer and a $250USD resort credit on stays of seven nights or longer. Visit: https://www.sandals.com/jamaica-calling/.