Cellar Assistant - Events

COREcruitment; London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a historic landmark events venue in London as a Cellar Assistant. You'll support event planning, manage cellar supplies, and ensure the highest beverage service standards while benefiting from generous leave, training, and private medical insurance.

Benefits

Generous annual leave entitlement; 30+ days

Great annual training and ongoing development support

Private Medical Insurance

Social events (staff parties, quiz nights)

Other great benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in hospitality as a bartender or wine waiter.
• Knowledge of wines and beverages.
• Strong numeracy and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with receipt, storage, and rotation of cellar supplies.
• Ensure stock records are up to date.
• Oversee small events and supervise staff regarding wine service.

Skills

Customer service

Strong numeracy

Motivation

Relationship building

Job description

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My client, a beautiful and historic landmark events venue in London, is looking for a Cellar Assistant to join their growing and friendly team. The Cellar Assistant will be responsible for assisting with planning, placing orders, and preparing drinks for various events, as well as supporting managers in setting up bars, receptions, and running events while delivering the highest possible beverage service.

What you will get:

• Generous annual leave entitlement; 30+ days including closure periods over Christmas, Easter, and August
• Great annual training and ongoing development support
• Private Medical Insurance
• Plenty of social events, such as staff parties, quiz nights, etc.
• Other great benefits.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with receipt, storage, issue, and rotation of cellar supplies
• Ensure stock records are up to date
• Assist with administrative tasks such as entering stock transfers, making drink orders, and processing supplier invoices
• Assist with setting up bars and tills and running them during events
• Oversee small events on an ad hoc basis
• Brief and supervise staff regarding wine service
• Monitor and maintain cellar temperatures

Skills and Experience:

• Experience in hospitality as a bartender or wine waiter seeking the next step
• Knowledge of wines and beverages with a desire to learn more
• Experience preparing beverages and bars for small events
• Strong numeracy and customer service skills
• Highly motivated with a positive attitude
• Ability to maintain and develop relationships