Wine Manager: Lead Team Training & Wine Curation

Hawksmoor Edinburgh; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading restaurant group in Edinburgh is seeking a Wine Manager to develop the team’s wine knowledge and curate the wine list. You will be responsible for leading by example on the floor and ensuring operational efficiency. The ideal candidate has significant wine management experience and a passion for developing others while upholding sustainability standards. This role offers great benefits and opportunities for career growth.

Benefits

Tronc paid for every hour worked

28 days’ holiday

Free staff meals

Income protection & death-in-service cover

Paid annual volunteer days

Early wage access

Referral bonuses

Exclusive savings on travel

Full training package

Qualifications

• Experienced in wine management or senior sommelier roles.
• Passionate about developing people through training.
• Confident in using financial data for decision-making.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Inspire and develop the team in wine knowledge.
• Curate and source new wines for the list.
• Maintain an active presence on the restaurant floor.
• Ensure the wine list runs smoothly financially and operationally.

Skills

Wine management experience

Strong commercial awareness

Passionate about training

Organisational skills

Excellent communication

Job description

A leading restaurant group in Edinburgh is seeking a Wine Manager to develop the team’s wine knowledge and curate the wine list. You will be responsible for leading by example on the floor and ensuring operational efficiency. The ideal candidate has significant wine management experience and a passion for developing others while upholding sustainability standards. This role offers great benefits and opportunities for career growth.