Position available: Tasting Room & Deli Manager

Department: Food & Beverage

Work hours: 9 hours per day, five days per week (late shifts, weekends, public holidays, split shifts, overtime and last-minute changes)

Job Description Summary:

The Tasting Room and Deli Manager is responsible for leading the team on both daily operational functions while also focusing on the financial and promotional targets set for Lanzerac’s Tasting Room & Deli. S/he will guide the team to uphold consistent excellence in guest service while driving for results and achieving maximum performance across all areas of the Deli/Tasting Room.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

General:
• Establishing close and effective working relations with guests including tour operators
• Maintain and improve the high quality of service to ensure guests receive 5-star experiences
• Assuming responsibility for the Tasting Room & Deli overall operations and their efficiency
• Responsible for meeting Tasting Room & Deli sales goals set by management.
• Develop innovative ideas to ensure the continuation of Tasting Room & Deli growth
• Process all daily sales including daily commissions and shipping orders
• Handle routine purchasing transactions, including operating cash registers and accounting for daily sales. Ensure that cash accounting is correct and complete at the end of the business day.
• Responsible for scheduling and managing all wine tasting and private bookings
• Responsible for staff schedule and training for wine events and functions
• Responsible for the organization and execution of wine events and special promotions as requested
• Handle all guest experience issues in a courteous and respectful manner
• To learn and uphold the principles and goals of Lanzerac
• Maintain winery image to reinforce the high standards of the brand
• Ability to work most weekends and some holidays
• Bi-weekly stocktakes completed timeously
• Perform other related duties as required and assigned by management.

Requirements:

• Well-groomed/spoken
• Strong managerial skills
• Able to work shifts
• Excellent wine knowledge
• +- 2 years experience in a similar position

All applications to be emailed to [email protected]