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/.
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