Want to be part of a small but growing team at an award-winning English wine producer?
We are looking for enthusiastic, motivated and committed individuals to join us at Greyfriars Vineyard as a Cellar Door and Events Assistant. This is an exciting opportunity to be involved in a rapidly growing area of our business.
What you will do:
- Provide visitors at our Cellar Door Shop with a first-class retail experience.
- Assist with wine-by-the-glass sales and tasting events at our Tasting Room and Outdoor Wine Bar. This will include managing bookings, serving visitors and the setup, delivery, and clean-up of exciting and informative tasting events.
- Following in-house training and guidance, execute the successful delivery of vineyard tours and tastings.
- Maintain high levels of presentation and cleanliness at all times at the Cellar Door, Tasting Room and outdoor hosting spaces.
- Support the Commercial Manager and DTC Manager as required, including assisting at vineyard events and outside events such as farmer’s markets, food festivals and stockist tastings, alongside maintaining shop/bar stock levels and fulfilling retail orders.
What we will give you:
- Rewarding wine retail sales, events and hospitality work experience at a beautiful vineyard that is producing award-winning sparkling and still wines.
- Join a small, friendly team that is passionate about what we do and wants to see you grow with us.
- The requisite level of training and guidance to be successful in this role.
- A fair wage in line with industry standards.
Who we are looking for:
- Someone who can provide a superb hospitality experience and customer service and will take pride in representing Greyfriars in this customer-facing role.
- Someone who is comfortable working in a varied role that can often be physically demanding.
- Someone that likes being around people and enjoys communicating.
- Someone who enjoys working as part of a team and independently.
- Prior experience/knowledge of wine is preferred but not essential.
- Having a sense of humour and a good work ethic is essential in this job.
- Outstanding oral communication and quick-thinking skills are essential in this job.
- A full driving licence is preferred.
- All applicants should have the right to work in the UK.
The bottom line:
- Pay: Hourly rate in line with industry standards.
- Staff discount on our wines + monthly staff bottle of wine.
- Hours: Zero Hours Contract. Hours typically on Friday Evenings, Weekends and Bank Holidays.
- Three-month probationary period
- Start Date: March/April 2025