Part Time Bottle Shop Assistant

Up to £14hr OTE

We\’re looking for a passionate,personable wine enthusiast to join our team at The Old Bridge\’s renowned bottle shop in Huntingdon. Home to more than 900 carefully curated wines and spirits – from rare vintages to exciting new producers – our shop is a destination for curious drinkers and seasoned collectors alike. If you love great wine,enjoy engaging with customers,and want to be part of a knowledgeable,friendly team,we\’d love to hear from you.

Core Responsibilities

The Bottle Shop Assistant will be a key ambassador for The Old Bridge Hotel\’s Bottle Shop,handling daily operations and ensuring exceptional customer experiences.

• Sales & Service:Expertly selling wine and spirits,providing personalised recommendations,and engaging customers.
• Stock Management:Efficiently handling and putting away large stock deliveries (manual handling).
• Merchandising:Restocking shelves for the Bottle Shop and internal hotel wine stock,ensuring displays are attractive and accurate.
• Operations:Accurate cash handling,processing transactions,and performing basic reporting tasks.
• Problem-Solving:Proactively addressing customer queries and operational issues as they arise.
• Team Contribution:Working collaboratively with the wider hotel team.

What We Are Looking For

To be considered for this role,candidates must meet the following absolute requirements:

• Passion for Wine: Genuine enthusiasm and interest in wine and spirits.
• Customer Facing Confidence: Comfortable and confident engaging customers in both retail and hospitality environments.
• Attitude: Friendly,welcoming,punctual,positive,and genuinely hardworking.
• Availability: Must be available to work shifts on weekends (but not necessarily all weekends).
• Legal Age: Must be 18 years or older.
• Physical Ability: Must be physically able-bodied to handle and put away stock deliveries (heavy lifting required).

Desired Qualifications;

Wine/Spirits Training:WSET Level 1 or 2 is preferred,but equivalent knowledge gained through experience is accepted

Benefits – from Chestnut

As part of the Chestnut family,you\’ll also enjoy a range of great benefits,including:

• 50% discount on food across all Chestnut pubs and inns
• Discounted stays at Chestnut properties for you,friends and family
• Access to Hospitality Action,offering confidential wellbeing and financial support
• Training and development opportunities to help you grow your career
• Company events and team celebrations throughout the year
• Flexible working patterns where possible