Wine Bar Supervisor

Bar Blondie; Greater London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship by leadership

Weekly blind tastings

Supplier wine tastings

Staff meals on shift

28 days holiday a year

Discounts at group venues

Training and development (WSET)

Job summary

BAR BLONDIE in London is seeking a Wine Bar Supervisor to join the opening team of its new wine bar and restaurant. You will support the GM, lead service on the floor, and maintain strong wine knowledge to guide guests through bottles and by the glass.

The role requires minimum two years of hospitality supervisory experience and WSET Level 3 qualification (or equivalent). Competitive salary and ongoing training opportunities are offered to the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2+ years' experience in hospitality supervisory roles.
• WSET Level 3 knowledge or equivalent preferred.
• Experience in premium wine bar or restaurant environment advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and support day-to-day bar operations on the floor.
• Maintain wine knowledge and guide guests through the wine list.
• Open/close the venue and complete daily checklists.

Skills

Hospitality experience

Wine knowledge

Leadership

Education

WSET Level 3

Job description

BAR BLONDIE - NEW WINE BAR & RESTAURANT

ROLE: Wine Bar Supervisor

SALARY: Competitive

LOCATION: Bar Blondie, Queen's Park (North London) NW6 6RA

OPPORTUNITY: An exciting opportunity to join the opening team of an ambitious new wine bar and restaurant.

THE CONCEPT

• CONCEPT: Inspired by southern european wine bar culture and set in a west London mews with generous outdoor space for dining and drinking - it will be a creative, cultural and community hub combining rare wines, ingredient-led cooking, art, music, poetry and design.

• PEOPLE: The project comes from co-founders Elliot Milne (founder of Milk Beach) and Alex Price (Former Head of Wine at Plates, Head of Wine for HAM Restaurants, Beaverbrook and Annabels), bringing together deep experience across hospitality, wine, and operations.

• WINE: The wine program will be thoughtful and creative, exploring both classic old world estates and new age independent winemakers, all underpinned by low intervention sustainable farming practices, with an extensive selection of winemakers from all over the world.

• FOOD: an ingredient-led food offering that draws on Italian and Southern French influences, from an exciting chef to be announced soon.

• VIBE: The aim is to create something fresh for West London, a vibrant, community-led space that showcases exceptional wines and plates with a lively atmosphere and a carefully curated cultural program including musicians, speakers, poets and wine nights. In the summer, the mews will come alive with street-side dining and drinking.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

• PASSIONATE: we're building a team that is passionate about hospitality, wine and food and with a never-ending curiosity to learn and share

• CONNECTION TO THE ARTS: we're looking for people with a genuine connection to and interest in the arts, who will resonate with and add to the cultural and community ethos of the wine bar

• EXPERIENCE: minimum two years' experience in hospitality experience, WSET Level 3 wine knowledge or equivalent preferred

ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Minimum 2+ years' experience in a supervisory or floor management role within a premium wine bar or restaurant environment.
• Support the GM/AGM with the day-to-day running of the bar and act as manager on duty when required.
• Maintain strong knowledge of the wine list and confidently guide guests through bottles and wines by the glass.
• Monitor wine stock during service and flag shortages, discrepancies or fast-moving lines.
• Supports team learning - encourages excellent standards of food, beverage and general product knowledge across the team
• Responsible for opening and closing the venue, ensuring all daily checklists are completed and operational reports are accurately maintained.
• Acts as the primary point of contact on the floor, confidently handling guest interactions, feedback, and service recovery where required.
• Demonstrates exceptional service standards, professionalism, and attention to detail, setting the tone for the team.
• Builds strong communication between frontline staff and senior management, ensuring clarity, efficiency, and teamwork.
• Brief the team before service, communicating bookings, VIPs, menu changes, 86s, events and key service priorities.
• Focus on the day-to-day running of the wine program, such as managing stock, monitoring sales, and developing sales strategies.
• WSET Level 3 qualification (or equivalent) required, with the ability to confidently support wine service when needed.

What we Offer:

• Mentorship under a highly experienced leadership team

• Frequent staff wine training - including but not exclusively with importers and winemakers.

• Weekly blind tastings.

• Access to supplier wine tastings and events.

• Supplier trips to farms and vineyards.

• Ongoing training and development opportunities for both product knowledge and management skills (e.g., WSET certifications and Watershed hospitality workshops)

• Awards programs and annual prize opportunities

• Friendly and motivating team environment

• Inclusive and diverse workforce

• Team socials

• 28 days holiday per year

• Meals, softs, coffees, and teas while on shift

• Up to 50% discounts at all group venues

• 20% off Retail Wine Prices.

Compensation: Competitive salary