Ben’s Canteen specialises in Burgers and Brunch AND Wine.
We are seeking a positive, energetic and ambitious individual to drive the Wine element of the business, sharing our passion for it with our customers and positioning the Canteens as the premier destination for wine in our neighbourhoods.
From improving the wine list to running staff training and hosting wine events to working on the marketing, this is a varied and exciting role with genuine prospects to grow and develop.
- Up to £30,000 per annum
- Training and Personal Development Opportunities
- A bright future in our growing business
- Staff meals
- 30% Discount on Food and Drink
- Paid Holidays
Objectives
- Increase Wine Sales to at least 50% of Drink Sales
- Curate the Canteen Wine List in order to appeal to a broad spectrum from Novices to Wine Geeks
- Evolve the Wine Menu to at least 50% Low Intervention Wines
- Establish the Canteens as Great Venues for Great Juice at Good Prices.
- Increase the Wine Knowledge of all the Canteen Crew
- Spot and Action Opportunities to grow our Wine Business and Reputation
- Make Wine Fun!
Main Duties
- Source Wines and Assist with Pricing in line with Company Objectives
- Create Tasting Notes
- Educate Staff and Customers on the Wines
- Run Frequent Staff Training Sessions and Briefings
- Help Build a Wine Culture within the Canteen Crew
- Assist with Wine Marketing, from Blogging to Social Media
- Create and Run Wine Events from Tastings to Parties
- Also act as an Assistant Manager, helping to run a Great Venue and Improve Standards
Skills/experience
- Minimum experience of being a Junior Sommelier for Two Years
- WSET Level Two or Higher
- A thorough Knowledge of All Wine Regions and Wine Making Techniques
- Adept at Writing Wine Menus and Tasting Notes
- Ability to Blog and Boss Social Media is a Plus
- Leadership Skills
- P and L / Budget experience
- Highly Motivated, Passionate and Ambitious
- Excellent Communication Skills.