Deputy General Manager, Vining Street Wine Club

Deputy General Manager, Vining Street Wine Club

Vining Street Wine Club, Deputy General Manager (part-time)

The venue

  • 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:

  • Serving wine and preparing a simple food menu, working alongside 1-2 staff per shift, reporting to the General Manager.

  • Managing and encouraging junior staff.

  • Opening the shop, getting set up for service, and then cleaning down at the end of shift.

  • Tidying and optimising the space, plus managing stock and liaising with suppliers.

  • Maximising profitability by minimising wastage and smart upselling.

  • Managing the diary and driving ticket sales for events.

  • Helping to run weekly wine tastings and private bookings.

  • Further down the line: assisting with all aspects of the business from wholesale to wine fairs.

  • An initial 15-20 hours per week with the possibility of full-time employment further down the line.

The person

  • A passionate hospitality worker with a ruthless commitment to quality.

  • Energetic and not afraid of long hours on your feet.

  • A cool head who thrives under pressure and doesn’t lose composure in tricky moments.

  • Motivated by making the bar as good as it can possibly be.

  • Creative in coming up with new ideas, constantly looking to innovate and improve.

  • Helping to maintain a professional yet relaxed atmosphere in which customers have fun and feel engaged with.

  • 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

  • You will be immersed in the world of food and wine, garnering a solid knowledge of your products and the industry.

  • A competitive hourly rate, plus a share of tips split equally among staff based on hours worked.

  • 20% staff discount

  • Regular invites to trade tastings and staff trips, some of which may be abroad.

  • 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

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