Jody Buchan

Experience

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  Ninety-nine Bar & Kitchen

  Aug 2010 - Apr 2014

  Bartender

  We greet our guests with a warm welcome, cold beverage and always attentive to their needs.

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  10 Dollar Shake

  Jul 2011 - Jul 2017

  Event Bartender

  From setting up events, to closeouts. We arrive, prepare for service and then create delicious drinks for our guests.

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  The Devils Club Bitters

  Jan 2013 - now

  Bartender & Compounder

  Creating new flavours for use in the home as well as any bar.

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  Aqua Riva Tequila

  Oct 2013 - Dec 2014

  Brand Ambassador

  Promotion of AquaRiva 100% Agave Tequila to bars, restaurants and distributors in Scotland. This also includes the organisation of events, tastings, training sessions (for both the on and off trade) and regular visits to bars, thereby increasing responsible usage and bringing the brand forward.Spreading the word about 100% Agave Tequila in all its forms, but most especially AquaRiva! In speaking on the benefits of AquaRiva, I aim to gain new customers for the brand and improve all existing relationships with accounts and groups throughout the UK. Show less

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  Heads & Tales

  May 2014 - Aug 2015

  Manager - R&D

  As part of the management team of Heads & Tales, I'm constantly on the look out for new imbibing experiences and flavours. I have the enviable task of scouting and creating new liquids for use in our cocktail menu.

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  Dunnet Bay Distillers

  Jan 2015 - Jul 2016

  Brand Ambassador

  Bringing Rock Rose & Holy Grass to the people! I aim to advocate gin, as a category, in general with the focus being Rock Rose. In addition to this, we will explore how versatile Vodkas can be, when they have their own character, as opposed to general ethanol in a bottle.During my tenure I aim to gain new customers for the brand and create new relationships with accounts and groups throughout the UK.Brand events, tastings, training sessions and one-to-one consultations with bars is high on the agenda. Of course, we encourage responsible usage of both brands and this year will see them flourish. Show less

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  Devils Club Consultancy / Bar Made

  Jun 2016 - Oct 2017

  Consultant

  Strategic consultation on aesthetics, spirits, brand selection, menu creation and staff training.

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  56˚ North

  Jun 2016 - Sept 2016

  Manager

  Day to day operations, event planning & execution, advocacy within the bar team and helping to raise the profile of the 56 North brand.

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  The Voyage of Buck

  Oct 2016 - Jun 2017

  Head Bartender & Asst. Manager
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  Mamasan's

  Jun 2017 - Oct 2017

  Assistant General Manager
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  KIN

  Oct 2017 - now

  Owner

  After making drinks in some of the world’s most lauded bars, Sam Baxendale and Jody Buchan have begun their own concept - KIN.

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  William Grant & Sons

  Jul 2019 - Dec 2023

  Monkey Shoulder Brand Ambassador - The North
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  Speciality Brands

  Dec 2023 - now

  Brand Development Specialist