Our Culture
Sazerac is an independent, family-owned company with a long-term view. Our culture is built on integrity, trust, ethics and values, with great brands built by great people
What We Stand For
Integrity, trust, ethics and values are at the heart of our culture.
These values drive how we make decisions, build brands that last, and how we work together to achieve our goals. These values are part of who we are and how we work – across every team, every location, and every level of the company.
How We Work
We have a bias for action. We move with purpose, prioritize what matters, and measure ourselves by results Decisions are made close to the work. We give our team members the autonomy and ownership to move quickly and own the result, using fairness as a value guide. We believe speed and care can – and should – go together.
A Long-Term View
Private ownership lets us plan in decades rather than quarters. We invest for the long term – in our brand, our facilities and most importantly, our people. This creates opportunities to build something that lasts. For team members that means careers built over time, and capability developed inside the company and experience a future of growth.
People & Careers
Around 8,000 people across 18 distilling and bottling facilities and our offices worldwide make Sazerac what it is today. Roles range across production, engineering, quality, supply chain, sales, marketing and corporate functions. As Sazerac grows, there are more opportunities to take on new challenges, build new capabilities, and grow a career in fast forward.
Our Values
Integrity and Trust
We operate with high standards and do what we say we will do. We keep our commitments. We operate with integrity in how we market, sell, source and do business. Our Code of Conduct sets the formal standard and applies to every team member.
Ethics and Values
We work in a regulated industry and we treat regulation as a standard, not a target. Ethical conduct governs how we market, how we sell and how we source. Our Human Rights Policy and Code of Conduct are published on this site.
Teamwork, Caring and Fairness
Our brands are made by teams, not individuals. We share information, recognize the contributions of others, and treat colleagues with fairness, regardless of their role or location. We believe the best results come when people lead boldly and win together.
Action, Measurement and Results
At Sazerac, a decision made now is better than a perfect decision made late. We prioritize the work that matters, make decisions, and measure ourselves against clear results. People are evaluated on what they deliver, not on the hours they spend.
Total Quality Management
Great spirits don’t happen by accident. Quality is built into everything we do. From distilling to bottling to packaging, commercial and support functions, we hold ourselves to high standards at every step. Our commitment to total quality management means we don’t wait until the end to find problems – we inspect at every stage. When building iconic brands with a legacy of craftmanship, high quality is the standard.