Deputy General Manager, Vining Street Wine Club
Vining Street Wine Club, Deputy General Manager (part-time)
The venue
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A new wine bar and bottle shop in Brixton, situated just off the buzzy Coldharbour Lane and minutes from Brixton Market, serving quality drinks with a focus on low-intervention wines from small producers, plus a simple food menu based around cheese and charcuterie.
The job
As Deputy General Manager, you will assist with all aspects of day-to-day operations, including:
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Serving wine and preparing a simple food menu, working alongside 1-2 staff per shift, reporting to the General Manager.
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Managing and encouraging junior staff.
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Opening the shop, getting set up for service, and then cleaning down at the end of shift.
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Tidying and optimising the space, plus managing stock and liaising with suppliers.
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Maximising profitability by minimising wastage and smart upselling.
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Managing the diary and driving ticket sales for events.
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Helping to run weekly wine tastings and private bookings.
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Further down the line: assisting with all aspects of the business from wholesale to wine fairs.
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An initial 15-20 hours per week with the possibility of full-time employment further down the line.
The person
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A passionate hospitality worker with a ruthless commitment to quality.
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Energetic and not afraid of long hours on your feet.
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A cool head who thrives under pressure and doesn’t lose composure in tricky moments.
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Motivated by making the bar as good as it can possibly be.
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Creative in coming up with new ideas, constantly looking to innovate and improve.
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Helping to maintain a professional yet relaxed atmosphere in which customers have fun and feel engaged with.
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Wine knowledge desired but not essential, however must be willing and determined to build this up from day one. Training will be provided. Solid hospitality experience required.
The perks
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You will be immersed in the world of food and wine, garnering a solid knowledge of your products and the industry.
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A competitive hourly rate, plus a share of tips split equally among staff based on hours worked.
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20% staff discount
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Regular invites to trade tastings and staff trips, some of which may be abroad.
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Being part of a young, exciting startup business – sky’s the limit!
To apply please send a CV and brief cover letter to viningstreetwineclub@gmail.com