Assistant Manager Bar

Assistant Manager at Wine Bar near Borough Market

Specialist wine bar company Fables & Company is looking for an experienced, unique and driven individual to join the leadership team in a full-time position as Assistant Manager of a new opening along the river at the gateway to historic Borough Market. The space will be 90 covers and focussed on customer service and storytelling within wine.

Established in 2011, Fables & Company is an importer of sparkling & still wines from around the world. In 2018 it launched what would become Plume, its' first wine bar and events space, offering a large rotating list of wines & cocktails alongside a sharing plates menu led by the seasons, exotic ingredients and creativity. The space hosts events and offers an array of canapés and feasting menus.

We a looking for a communicative individual with substantial wine bar or restaurant experience, experience in ordering and managing a team. Someone who is excited by wine & food, storytelling, sustainability, and continuing to build upon a strong, confident team. But above all a team player who can lead a team and inspire them.

The Role:

• You will oversee the venue, working with a small team and adapting the venue seasonally & creatively alongside the other ventures within the company.
• You will be a member of a caring, respectful team and will run rotas and scheduling to maintain a sustainable & high quality work life for all members
• You will oversee service, alongside supervisors throughout the week, observing standards and adapting to aid efficiency & sales
• You will be in charge of retaining existing & initiating new relationships with suppliers, plus organising orders and stock systems alongside the wine buyer
• You will be in charge of overseeing and maintaining the venues safety & hygiene protocols
• You will oversee the well-being of all staff and propel training for further growth
• You are expected to keep open communication with owners, with all staff members and lead with a sense of compassion and inclusivity

Whats in it for you:

• Pay starting at £28,000 plus performance bonus (plus tronc - up to £900 per month)
• A chance to bring your own ideas to work and put them into action
• 50% off food and drinks across all Fables & Company sites for you and your family
• Free meals on shift
• Product tastings, staff parties, learning & development, and more
• The opportunity to grow and move up within an unusual business in the wine trade

The venue:

Within Borough Market's tight community of vendors, Quill is a 90 cover stop off for locals, visitors to the area and customers from our other sites. It will have a substantial wine and food list, opening in November 2024.

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