Q&A with Amanda Thomson, CEO and Founder of Thomson & Scott NOUGHTY.

Name: I’m Amanda Thomson Occupation & Company: CEO and Founder of Thomson & Scott NOUGHTY. Tell me about your current role? We’re planning to be the world’s No. 1 Premium Non-Alcoholic Wine Brand. The choice for traditional wine lovers.  How did you first get into the drinks industry? My initial steps in the industry were to move to…

Career Openings March 2023

The Merrion Tree in Dublin are seeking a Part-Time Manager (20-25 hours per week) Wines Direct Ltd are hiring a Customer Service Administrator, based in their Mullingar office. Food PR & Communications seek a PR Executive. Their clients include Ireland’s best restaurants, brands and food producers. The role is 4 day week or 5 day and can be hybrid…

Events February 2023

Dublin’s Stillgarden Distillery hosts regular tastings and comedy nights, which make for a great night out. The Wines Direct Portfolio Tasting is being held in Temple Bar Gallery & Studios, Dublin on Monday, 13th February, with March dates scheduled for Galway (13th) and Cork (27th). Click here to register. On 19th February, Philip Dunne and winemaker Bo Barrett will…

Career Openings February 2023

The Institute of Masters of Wine are looking to fill two roles. For more information, click here. Nest Wine Bar is recruiting for a new Manager. Interested parties can email elli@nestwineandcoffee.ie Dax Restaurant is seeking fine dining wait staff. Successful candidates will receive 3 days off, good working hours, and other benefits. Applicants will have 2+ years experience….

Wine Scholar Guild

Online learning can be a fantastic way to learn a new topic at your own pace. If you cannot commit to in person classes, online learning allows you to ‘learn on the go’ from a laptop or smart phone. One such online learning platforms is the Wine Scholar Guild. The WSG offers certified programmes specialising…

Champagne MOOC

Become a Champagne expert from the comfort of your couch. The Comité interprofessionnel du vin de Champagne , also known as the Comité Champagne, have created an online course for Champagne enthusiasts to expand their knowledge of this iconic drink, called the Champagne MOOC. The Classic Version is free and covers the Champagne making process, the Champagne terroir,…

Typsy

Want to learn at your own pace or on the go? Typsy is an online platform specialising in hospitality training and courses. There’s over 1000 videos covering topics from beverages, management , business and more. General access is free and allows you to take courses on a broad range of beverages. Brush up your knowledge…