Trainee Assistant Manager (Wine Jobs: Wine Retail & Sommelier)

Full Time

  The Wine Room

  East Molesey, Surrey, England

We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Trainee Assistant Manager to join our vibrant wine shop and bar team. As a key leader within the team, you will be responsible for overseeing daily operations, ensuring exceptional service, and maintaining a welcoming atmosphere for all guests. Your role will involve supervising staff, collaborating with both front-of-house and kitchen team members, and ensuring compliance with food safety and operational standards.

Duties

  • Support the management team in overseeing daily operations, ensuring smooth customer service flow and adherence to company standards.
  • Share a passion for wine, making wine accessible to everyone with your sales technique 
  • Supervise and motivate staff, providing guidance, training, and support to ensure high performance. Delegating roles and responsibilities on each shift so everyone’s role is clear for exceptional service.
  • Monitor inventory levels of beverages, food, and supplies, informing management of low stocks
  • Ensure compliance with food safety and hygiene regulations, maintaining a clean, organised environment throughout the venue.
  • Assist in handling customer inquiries, resolving issues, and ensuring a positive guest experience at all times.
  • Lead by example in delivering outstanding customer service, fostering a friendly and professional atmosphere for guests.
  • Contribute to staff scheduling, ensuring adequate coverage for shifts
  • Participate in team meetings, sharing ideas for improving service quality, staff efficiency, and overall guest satisfaction.

Qualifications

  • A passion for wine and/or formal qualifications and experience in the wine industry
  • Proven experience in a supervisory or assistant manager role within the hospitality industry.
  • Strong understanding of food safety standards and operational regulations.
  • Excellent leadership skills with the ability to manage, train, and motivate staff.
  • Exceptional communication skills and the ability to remain calm under pressure.
  • A passion for delivering high-quality service and creating memorable experiences for guests.
  • Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently.
  • Knowledge of bar and kitchen operations is advantageous.

Join our team in creating a welcoming environment that keeps our customer coming back while leading and supporting an enthusiastic staff to ensure operational success! Ultimately, if you are passionate, hard working and willing to learn we would love to have a chat! 

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: £22,000.00 per year

Additional pay: Tips

Benefits:

  • Company pension
  • Employee discount
  • Flexitime

Experience:

  • Supervising experience: 1 year (required)
  • Hospitality/Retail: 1 year (required)
  • Customer service: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

Driving Licence (preferred)

WSET Level 2 in Wine (or must be prepared to do the course) 

How To Apply

Email over your CV to [email protected] and a note on why you think you would be right for the role.

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