Job Description
Job description
Your Natural Wine Shop & Bar
Wine Waiter/Waitress Needed
Location - Highbury and Islington, London (N16 9PX or N1 2NA)
Pay rate - £11.00 to £14.00 p/h
Neighbourhood Wine Shop & Bar
Love wine? Would you like to work with a great range of organic, biodynamic and low intervention wines? We are a friendly, neighbourhood wine shop and bar with a focus on natural wines and artisan cheese and charcuterie. We’re looking for someone who shares our passion for great wines and fabulous food.
Availability to work evenings and weekends but with a life-work balance always in mind. WSET qualifications would be a distinct advantage as would relevant hospitality experience. The role involves both selling wine from the shop as well as serving food and wine from our regularly changing By the Glass and Charcuterie and Cheese menu.
If you like retail with a touch of hospitality we are that place.
Who we are:
Yield N1 opened its doors in 2021, our mother shop in 2015 in Newington Green, we are due to open another, we are your neighbourhood bottle shop selling only natural, organic, biodynamic wines, and craft beers along with a small menu, that you can also enjoy by the glass to have in.
We offer a small deli and our menu is focused on charcuterie & cheese all to enjoy, so if you like retail with some hospitality table service this is the perfect place. We are recognized for our great team spirit and for providing fantastic service in an enjoyable setting. Our team is full of character and personality, they are passionate, friendly and proud of the food and drink we sell.
What we are looking for:
Enthusiasm and energy with a strong passion for and knowledge of wine and food. Confidence to talk about a wide range of wines. You will have a welcoming and friendly approach, relevant retail and/or hospitality experience and a natural passion for delivering exceptional customer service. You’ll be joining our team working in rotation datyime/evening and weekend services.
Qualifications/ experience :
· Minimum 1-year experience in a hospitality/retail environment
· Wset level 2 minimum or trade-relevant experience
· Experience in working in the drinks trade, retail, off-trade, restaurants, bars etc
· The ability to take on other tasks when required
· Able to work evenings and weekends
What we offer:
· A basic starting wage depending on experience, plus a Service charge
· A lovely working environment with a fabulous team
· You’ll have the opportunity to develop your wine knowledge
· Generous staff discounts
· Regular tastings both in-house and at a trade event
· Winery visits
· Sales Incentives
How to Apply:
Please email a copy of your CV and a covering letter.
Applicants must have the right to work within the UK
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £11.00-£14.00 per hour
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Weekend availability
- weekday, evening, weekends
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: From £11.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Flexitime
- Referral programme
Schedule:
Supplemental pay types:
Application question(s):
- Do you have experience in helping people select what wines to purchase?
Experience:
- Hospitality: 1 year (required)
- Retail sales: 1 year (required)
Work Location: One location
Reference ID: Wine shop and bar