Be part of the process

WHO CAN BECOME
A REVIEWER?

The opportunity to become an anonymous reviewer for The Pinnacle Guide is open to all. There is no professional prerequisite to be involved, however a passion for the industry and a demonstration of relevant experience will be vital to a successful application. Applications will open at the same time as the self nomination process for bars – Summer 2023.

PREREQUISITES TO BECOME A REVIEWER

  • A true passion for great bars, hospitality and cocktails
  • Familiarity with top tier bars – the candidate needs to have spent plenty of time in good bars, whether this is a hobby or for professional reasons
  • Little or no notoriety within the drinks industry – the candidate must not be someone who normally gets special treatment in bars
  • Good use of written word in their preferred first language
  • Good observational skills
  • Be able to use computer and phone applications and forms effectively

PREFERENCE WILL BE GIVEN TO THOSE WHO

  • Have worked in hospitality, with extra consideration given to those who have worked in a bar
  • Demonstrate real understanding a real understanding of ingredients, flavour and taste
  • Have an appreciation of aesthetic
  • Have aligned values around environmental regeneration and sustainability
  • Have aligned values around diversity, equity and inclusion behind and in front of the bar

CONSIDERATIONS

  • Reviewers must retain anonymity. Any reviewer who breaks anonymity will be stripped of their position. 
  • Reviewers will be local to the venues that they are reviewing although we will maximise existing travel schedules where appropriate. 
  • Reviewers must declare any personal or commercial link to any bar they are allocated to review.

FAQs

Can people who don’t drink alcohol be a reviewer for The Pinnacle Guide?

Yes certainly. Having non alcoholic options is a prerequisite for a bar to be reviewed – so we definitely want some of our reviewers to be testing the quality of these!

How do you ensure that the application process is fair and open to those from all backgrounds?

The Pinnacle Guide used blind assessment of candidates, meaning names or any other identifying factors will not be visible to recruiters during the application process. 

Click here to view: REVIEWER SELECTION PROCESS