Bar & Retail Supervisor: Elevate Wine & Hospitality

V and B; Northampton; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff discount across bar and retail

WSET training for management roles

Two consecutive days off each week

Career progression

Job summary

V and B Northampton is seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Bar & Retail Supervisor to join our team. You’ll lead the bar and retail operations, inspire the team and ensure knowledgeable, friendly service.

You’ll share your passion for wine, beer and spirits, run tastings and masterclasses, manage stock and bookings, and help shape Northampton’s distinctive venue within our growing concept.

Qualifications

• Previous supervisory experience within hospitality.
• Strong knowledge of wine and a genuine enthusiasm for beer and spirits.
• Excellent leadership, communication and organisational skills.
• Confidence training, supporting and motivating a team.
• Experience managing stock, cellar operations and cash handling.
• A proactive approach and willingness to take ownership.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends and public holidays.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise the daily operation of both the bar and retail spaces.
• Coordinate the team to deliver outstanding customer service during every shift.
• Create a welcoming, relaxed European-style hospitality experience for every guest.
• Share your knowledge of wine, beer and spirits, helping customers discover new favourites.
• Deliver engaging product tastings and educational masterclasses.
• Manage reservations and private bookings, ensuring the team is fully briefed.
• Assist in planning and delivering community events and experiences.
• Open and close the venue, including cash handling and end-of-day cashing up procedures.
• Manage stock ordering, stock takes and cellar operations.
• Assist with staff rotas, onboarding and training new team members.
• Maintain high standards of presentation, cleanliness, compliance and customer experience throughout the venue.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Wine knowledge

Leadership

Communication

Organisational skills

Stock management

Cash handling

Evenings/weekends availability

Job description

V and B Northampton is seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Bar & Retail Supervisor to join our team. You’ll lead the bar and retail operations, inspire the team and ensure knowledgeable, friendly service.

You’ll share your passion for wine, beer and spirits, run tastings and masterclasses, manage stock and bookings, and help shape Northampton’s distinctive venue within our growing concept.