FOH/Sales Assistant Wine Bar & Bottle Shop in SE1 - Full time
28 days ago
£35000–£37000 yearly
Full-time
London
About us We are an exciting and dynamic wine bar, bottle, and grocery shop seeking a passionate and skilled Front of House (FOH) team member to join us! Our ideal candidate is looking to evolve within the company and grow the business along our side. We source the finest ingredients and produce from the very best suppliers around different countries such as the UK, France, Italy, Portugal, Spain.. and others. Quality, traceability, transparency, and sustainability are the keys to what we believe in and what is important for us to share with our people. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a young and vibrant environment where you will be responsible for providing exceptional customer service and promoting our selection of artisan food products like cheeses, meats, wines, and spirits. You Are: • Fluent in English (French is a plus, but not required), • Dynamic, independent, and organized, with a positive attitude, • Serious, meticulous and steady, with strong problem-solving abilities, • Sales-oriented with an eye for detail, • Enthusiastic about food, wine, and connecting with people, • Excited to learn and grow within a young, evolving company, • Ideally interested in nutrition-health, biodynamic production, and sustainability, • Confident in a fast-paced environment with strong multitasking abilities, • Eligible to work in the UK You Have: • Excellent customer service skills, • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, • Prior experience in retail or hospitality, • Knowledge of wine and food pairings and industry trends, • A passion for and a willingness to learn more about wine and other products, • A professional appearance at all time, • The Level 1 or 2 WSET qualification (but not required) Your Responsibilities: • Welcome and assist customers with their needs and guide them through the Bermondsey Corner experience, • Provide wine and food pairing recommendations based on customer preferences and budgets, • Share educational information about our products and build relationships with customers, • Maintain up-to-date knowledge of our products, including tasting notes and origins, • Assist with inventory management, supply orders, and restocking, • Process payments using our POS and CRM systems, • Keep the shop clean, tidy, and visually appealing, • Open/close the store following the guidelines, • Ensure compliance with licensing, hygiene, and health & safety regulations, • Work as part of a team to create a positive, welcoming atmosphere for customers Your Mission: • Develop a deep understanding of the wines, cheeses, and other products we offer, • Support the management in achieving sales targets and key business goals, • Assist with the organization and possible execution of wine tastings, workshops, and in-store events Benefits: • Enrollment in the retirement savings plan, • Discounted or free food, • Employee discount (drink and food), • Attractive employee discount at our sister company Comptoir Bakery for lunch when on shifts, • 20 days paid holidays + Bank holidays, • Opportunities to diversify into managing other areas of the business, from marketing to back-office and event organization, • Regular wine and spirit tasting opportunities, • Friendly and exciting working atmosphere, • Team + work events The Salary Includes: • Annual Salary, • Share of the service charge If you are enthusiastic about wine and food, enjoy providing exceptional customer service, and would love to work in a young, friendly atmosphere, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.
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