Wine Manager

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Wine Manager to join the team at Michelin* HIDE.

HIDE is an urban oasis from the bustling world, hidden in plain sight. 

Spread over three floors, two light-filled dining rooms are set around a breath-taking central staircase and enjoy tranquil views over Green Park

Serving breakfast, lunch & dinner, a sizeable a la carte menu
showcases the very best seasonal offerings, largely sourced from a close network
of small farmers & suppliers from across the UK. A tasting menu with matching wine flights is also available on both floors.

Your roles and responsibilities as a Wine Manager:

·Provide support to the floor based team and manage the daily back of house operations of the wine department

·Ensuring that the logistical side of the wine function is well maintained and co-ordinated.

·Wine lists are up to date & correct, the cellar is maintained and stock levels held at the Hide cellar are consistent

·Development in terms of wines in the Hide cellar, wines by the glass and tasting flights.

·Working alongside the Head sommelier and Director of Food & Beverage

·Co-ordinate listings with the buying team and the Head Sommelier

·Monitor the induction process and ensure that new recruits are correctly trained and inducted

·Rotas are created and published in a timely manner, ensuring even and fair section allocation

·The Wine Manager is responsible for supporting & encouraging all members of the sommelier team to help maximize their individual wine & spirit sales

·You will play an active role in guests’ pre-orders, ensuring that all inquiries are followed up in a timely manner and guests are advised according to their budget and stylistic preferences

·Meet with the Reservations team at least once a week, ensuring that upcoming events and private dining reservations have their wines arranged and planned, ensuring that function sheets are complete and accurate and pre-orders placed where necessary

·Responsible for ensuring that there are sufficient quantities of glassware are available for mis en place & service, liaising with the Head Sommelier

·A monthly stock take of glassware

·You will also work on the floor of the restaurant where necessary, with an average of 50% of your time being on the floor

There are a number of benefits for Wine Manager joining the team:

• Discount at Hedonism Wines & Hideaway
• Access to an extensive wine list beyond HIDE
• Summer social events and Christmas party
• Competitive pay package;
• Clear career prospects;
• Staff meals on duty
• Anniversary meal voucher
• Cycle to Work Scheme