Deputy Cellar Manager

Job Introduction

Job Description

• 40 hours per week
• 5 days over 7 
• Up-to £35,000 per annum 

 Job Introduction:

Sodexo at Fulham Pier are looking for a Deputy Cellar Manager to assist the Cellar Manager in managing all aspects of cellar operations, ensuring efficient storage, stock management, and maintenance of beverages, including wines, beers, and spirits, across Fulham Pier's bars and restaurants. Supporting the Cellar Manager in ensuring bar outlets are stocked, equipment is maintained, and quality control is upheld, while stepping in during their absence to maintain smooth operations. This is a key role in ensuring the smooth running of Fulham Pier’s multiple bars and restaurants. 

What you’ll do:

• Managing stock levels, maintaining equipment such as beer lines and pumps, and ensuring the timely rotation of stock are all essential to prevent loss and waste. 
• The position requires a proactive approach to ensure the highest quality of beverages is consistently delivered, and compliance with licensing and health and safety regulations is maintained.
• Support the Cellar Manager in the storage, handling, and distribution of beverages across venues.
• Conduct regular checks on stock levels and assist in ensuring proper rotation to prevent wastage.
• Assist in the maintenance and servicing of cellar and bar equipment, including beer pumps and gas systems.
• Conduct stock takes, maintain records, and liaise with suppliers as needed.
• Ensure compliance with licensing, health, and safety standards, assisting in the safe handling of stock and cellar hygiene.
• Provide training support to bar staff on cellar and stock management procedures.
• Monitor beverage quality, including tasting beer and wine as needed.
• Collaborate with bar teams to facilitate efficient service during peak times and events.
• Ensure proper support is provided to keep all bars fully stocked.
• Maintain cleanliness and basic functionality of equipment under the direction of the Cellar Manager.
• Contribute to waste reduction by assisting with efficient stock management.
• Actively promote adherence to health and safety guidelines.

 What you bring:

• Experience: Relevant experience in cellar or beverage management, ideally in a bar or event setting.
• Skills: Excellent organisational ability, attention to detail, and teamwork. Problem-solving skills and adaptability under pressure
• Personal Licence Holder (or willingness to obtain) to comply with licensing laws.
• Knowledge of Health and Safety Standards relevant to cellar and beverage storage, including manual handling procedures.
• Experience with stock management systems and supplier coordination.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work closely with the bar and F&B teams to ensure smooth operations.

 What we offer:

Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it’s a chance to be part of something greater. You’ll belong in a company and team that values you for you; you’ll act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions; and you’ll be able to thrive in your own way. In addition, we also offer a range of resources, rewards and benefits for our colleagues and their families:

• Unlimited access to an online platform offering mental health and wellbeing support.
• Employee Assistance Programme to help with everyday issues or larger problems where you may need additional support, including legal and financial advice, support with work related issues or personal issues such as bereavement.
• Access to a free health and wellbeing app that provides rewards for maintaining a healthy lifestyle and includes access to a 24hr virtual GP and various other services.
• The Sodexo Discounts Scheme, offering great deals 24/7 (also open to friends and family) and/or the prepayment cashback card.
• Money Insights and financial benefits via the Salary Finance Platform.
• Save for your future by becoming a member of the Sodexo Retirement Plan
• A Death-in-Service benefit for colleagues who pass away whilst employed by Sodexo
• Opportunities to enable colleagues to grow and succeed throughout their career at Sodexo, including a variety of learning and development tools.
• Cycle to Work Scheme to help colleagues to do their bit for the environment whilst keeping fit.
• Volunteering Opportunities to enable all colleagues to help support worthwhile causes in our communities.
• Flexible and dynamic work environment 
• Competitive compensation 
• Full training and full protective uniform supplied. 

Ready to be part of something greater? Apply today! Career progression for the caring profession.

Sodexo reserves the right to close this advertisement early if we are in receipt of a high volume of applications.

About Sodexo 

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better every day for everyone to build a better life for all. As the global leader in services that improve the Quality of Life, we operate in 55 countries, serving over 100 million consumers each day through our unique combination of On-Site Food and FM Services, Benefits & Rewards Services and Personal & Home Services. 

We are committed to being an inclusive employer. We are a forces friendly employer. We welcome and encourage applications from people with a diverse variety of experiences, backgrounds, and identities. We encourage our employees to get involved with our Employee Networks such as Pride, Sodexo Parents & Carers, Sodexo Disability, Ability network, So Together, Generations and Origins.

We’re a Disability Confident Leader employer. We’re committed to changing attitudes towards disability, and making sure disabled people have the chance to fulfil their aspirations. We run a Disability Confident interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria for the job.

Click here to read more about what we do to promote an inclusive culture.