Assistant Hospitality
(Wine Jobs:
Wine Retail & Sommelier)
Full Time
Digby Fine English
Xi'An, Shaanxi,
Shanxi
Do you love wine, British luxury and engaging with customers?
Would you relish the opportunity to be part of a pioneering, fast growing business?
Join one of the most prestigious English sparkling wine houses
Internationally renowned wine producer, loved for its luxury quality and cheeky British spirit Visionary, leading brand with a ground-breaking, unique approach A dynamic part of the global wine industry’s most exciting new category, English sparkling wine
Play an essential role in Digby’s Brand
Brand building is at the centre of everything we do at Digby Fine English. We are seeking a new member of our ambitious team to continue building the success Digby, by helping to deliver world-class engagement with our customers. The role offers a unique opportunity to bring your own personal touch to the growth of the Digby brand.
Responsibilities
As Digby’s Assistant Hospitality & Marketing Manager, you will:
Hospitality
Tasting Room Hospitality To be deputy to the Tasting Room Manager Assist with hospitality on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays Take proactive role in hospitality during special events Help with pairing plates food preparation Cover Tasting Room when Tasting Room Manager is absent Help with Tasting Room operations, restocking, customer service, etc.
Marketing
Forge our brand development through social media Help with execution of multi-channel marketing campaigns Take an active role in our events
Winery operations
Possible for interested candidates to take part in occasional winery processing operations
Key Skills
Passion for customer experience and product quality An eye for detail – it’s the little things that make the difference Prior hospitality experience helpful but not required Team player mentality, with flexibility and willingness to take initiative and pitch in Willingness to learn on the job Keen interest in social media and communications Clean UK driving licence and access to own vehicle preferred Wine industry experience helpful but not required
Working Hours Permanent,full-time role
Tuesday to Thursday 9:00 – 5:30, with half an hour for lunch Friday and Saturday, exact timings TBC but here are examples of ‘early’ or ‘late’ shift Early shift: 10:30 – 19:00, with half hour break Late shift: 12:30 – 21:00, with half hour break Note: Digby would consider part-time applicants for this role
Location This role is based in Digby’s luxurious headquarters and Tasting Room in Arundel, West Sussex, BN18 9AJ
Working with us Being a part of our small, entrepreneurial team means being part of a creative and collaborative environment on the one hand, and an independent and inventive one on the other. We love to think hard and experiment freely and there is a lot of room for growth.
Join us Do you want to join the English Wine Movement? Can you be a courageous voice helping Digby to champion the customer in all we do? Join us and grow with a team of people who will challenge and inspire you
~£20k, dependent on experience
