Master Distiller

Our client is a market leader in Egypt’s beverage industry, renowned for producing an award-winning portfolio of premium wines, spirits and non-alcoholic beverages. They are seeking an experienced Master Distiller to lead their distillation and spirits production function, driving operational excellence, product innovation and technical capability.

This is an exciting opportunity for an accomplished distilling professional to play a key role in the continued growth and premiumisation of an established and respected drinks business.

As Master Distiller, you will lead all distillation operations, ensuring the consistent production of premium-quality spirits while optimising efficiency, quality and safety. You will also be responsible for developing new products, enhancing existing recipes and mentoring the production team.

Key Responsibilities will include:

• Lead and manage all distillation operations, ensuring safe, efficient and consistent production.

• Operate and optimise continuous distillation systems using a variety of feedstocks, including molasses.

• Drive process improvements to maximise yield, quality and operational performance.

• Maintain exceptional product quality, consistency and compliance with European production standards.

• Develop innovative premium spirits and RTD products to support portfolio growth.

• Ensure compliance with food safety, regulatory and quality management standards.

• Lead root cause analysis and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Coach and develop the distillation team, building technical capability across the business.

• Act as the company’s technical ambassador, supporting customers through product education, tastings and commercial engagement.

About You:

You will be a highly experienced distilling professional with a passion for quality, innovation and leadership.

Essential Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biotechnology, Brewing & Distilling or a related scientific discipline.

• Minimum 10 years’ experience in spirits production and distillation.

• At least 5 years’ experience leading distillation operations or a senior technical production team.

• Demonstrated success in premium spirits development, recipe formulation and process optimisation.

• Experience with continuous distillation systems.

• Strong understanding of food safety, quality systems and manufacturing compliance.

• Fluent English.

Desirable

• Master’s degree in a relevant discipline.

• Experience commissioning or optimising distillation equipment.

• Knowledge of ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle or Microsoft Dynamics.

• Experience with Quality Management Systems (QMS) and laboratory analytical equipment.

To find out more, please contact:

Penny Zaloumis

Email: [email protected]

Tel: +44 (0)1483 893100