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Cellar Door Manager

House of Townend | Yorkshire

Full Time, Permanent | Competitive remuneration package with performance related incentives

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join one of the North of England's most respected independent wine merchants.

Established in 1906, House of Townend is a family owned business with an outstanding reputation for quality wines and exceptional customer service.

Our award winning Cellar Door wine store offers an extensive range of wines, spirits and beers from around the world, alongside a popular programme of tastings, wine dinners and special events.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, commercially driven individual with a passion for wine and hospitality to manage the Cellar Door shop and wine bar, build on its success and take the business forward.

The ideal candidate will have:

• A genuine passion for wine, food and hospitality, with good wine knowledge and an enthusiasm to develop it further.
• Strong commercial instincts and a proven ability to develop sales and grow a business.
• Exceptional customer service skills, with the personality and confidence to engage with customers and build lasting relationships.
• Experience of managing, motivating and developing a team.
• The confidence and enthusiasm to host wine tastings, dinners and events creating a welcoming and enjoyable experience for customers.
• A proactive, hands on approach with energy, enthusiasm and fresh ideas.
• Experience in hospitality, wine retail or a similarly customer focused environment.
• Ideally WSET Level 3 or equivalent wine knowledge, although relevant hospitality experience will also be highly valued.
• A full UK driving licence.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious individual to manage and further develop a successful retail business, working with an exceptional portfolio of wines within a highly respected independent wine merchant.

39 hours per week | Monday–Saturday rota

To apply, please send a CV and covering letter to bethany.pickering@houseoftownend.co.uk 

House of Townend is an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage & civil partnership, pregnancy & maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.