Wine Advisor

8 months ago


Birmingham, United Kingdom Vagabond Wines Full time

We are an award-winning, high fiving, people loving, training leading, independent wine bar and kitchen

If you love wine, and want a career in the industry, or if you love talking to people and want to learn about wine - there is no better place to start than at Vagabond Wines.

We offer 100+ delicious wines by the glass, available to sample and explore via our bespoke wine dispensers, a seasonal sharing menu and our very own, very cool, urban winery in Battersea Power Station where we make English wines.

A Vagabond Wine Advisor is someone who never has enough space for food in their fridge or every glass of wine is a blind tasting. Are you ready to uncork some fun and pour out good vibes? Welcome to the Wine Advisor role, where enthusiasm and a love for all things grape are the only prerequisites

No need to be a sommelier or to know your Merlot from your Malbec—just bring your passion for connecting with people and spreading the joy of wine

**What we can offer you**:

- £950 to spend on your mental and physical wellbeing every year
- A benefits package like no other, including half price cinema tickets, discounted holidays, shopping and gym memberships
- Free meals on every shift you work
- 8 face to face counselling sessions a year
- Training and development within a structured career path, with 100's of online and classroom lead courses
- 50% off all our wines, spirits, cocktails, food and beer
- Employee assistance programme including opportunity to facetime a GP 7 days a week
- Opportunity to grow and progress your career with hundreds of training courses
- Trips abroad to wineries and vineyards

**Role responsibilities**:

- Interacting with & guiding our guests
- Serving drinks & foods to tables
- Advising and upselling on our products
- Clearing tables and keeping the venue clean
- Entertaining both guests and other team members
- Maintaining our machines and ensuring smooth service throughout
- Being a total legend

If you are interested in being part of the team, please get in touch with your CV today

2019 IWC Wine Awards - Innovator of the Year
UK's 50 Best Indies 2018, Harpers - Winner
2018 Decanter Retailer Awards - Innovator of the Year, Winner
Small Chain of the Year Finalist 2018, Drinks Retailing Awards - Finalist
UK's 50 Best Indies 2017, Harpers - Top 3

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: £11.50-£16.50 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Additional leave
- Bereavement leave
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Enhanced maternity leave
- Enhanced paternity leave
- Gym membership
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Referral programme
- Store discount
- Transport links

Supplemental pay types:

- Tips

Application question(s):

- Do you have the right to live and work in the UK?
- Do you have hospitality experience?

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: WA-BRU