Job: Assistant General Manager at La Compagnie

Based in: Neal’s Yard, London

Reports to: General Manager

La Compagnie Neal's Yard is a gem hidden away in Neal’s Yard, right in the heart of Covent Garden. Spread across two floors plus a terrace, La Compagnie is an exploration of some of world’s best wines, with a highlight on smaller producers and hard-to-find bottles.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

In cooperation with the General Manager:

Team Management

• Oversee operations of the venue and the team (kitchen and front of house).
• Be present throughout service ensuring the smooth running of all operations.
• Train the team and new hires, encouraging their career development within the company.
• Adhere to the Experimental standards and ensure that the services delivered are in line with the venue DNA.
• Create a positive work environment, ensuring a high employee engagement and optimising the employee retention.

Wine Management

• Improve, update & keep the wine selection accurate & relevant.
• Manage purchasing, stocks & monitoring wastage levels.
• Train front of house staff and develop their wine knowledge (staff wine tasting, vineyard visit, etc).

Inventory & Administrative

• Maintain all reporting deadlines.
• Carry-out and follow-up the stock take (wine, glassware, cutlery, tools, accessories, office supplies, etc.).
• Carry out the venue orders, follow-up and keep them in record.
• Update the POS system when new wines are added to the menu.
• In cooperation with the Marketing Team, facilitate marketing and PR Coverage through seasonal calendar activities.

Health & Safety

• Ensure good communication with the Health & Safety consultant and update the Health & Safety action plan.
• Ensure all the equipment is maintained at a high-level state.

ABOUT YOU

• Certified Sommelier (WSET or equivalent).
• Experience in a similar role within a comparable venue.
• Have a knowledge of wine business management principles and practices.
• Have an appetite for teamwork.
• Excellent organisational and leadership skills.
• Be well spoken with excellent communication skills.
• Attention to details and customer needs.
• Social, engaging, and motivated.
• Flexibility to respond quickly and positively to a range of work situations.
• Proof of eligibility to work in the UK.

Job: Assistant General Manager at La Compagnie

Based in: Neal’s Yard, London

Reports to: General Manager

La Compagnie Neal's Yard is a gem hidden away in Neal’s Yard, right in the heart of Covent Garden. Spread across two floors plus a terrace, La Compagnie is an exploration of some of world’s best wines, with a highlight on smaller producers and hard-to-find bottles.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

In cooperation with the General Manager:

Team Management

• Oversee operations of the venue and the team (kitchen and front of house).
• Be present throughout service ensuring the smooth running of all operations.
• Train the team and new hires, encouraging their career development within the company.
• Adhere to the Experimental standards and ensure that the services delivered are in line with the venue DNA.
• Create a positive work environment, ensuring a high employee engagement and optimising the employee retention.

Wine Management

• Improve, update & keep the wine selection accurate & relevant.
• Manage purchasing, stocks & monitoring wastage levels.
• Train front of house staff and develop their wine knowledge (staff wine tasting, vineyard visit, etc).

Inventory & Administrative

• Maintain all reporting deadlines.
• Carry-out and follow-up the stock take (wine, glassware, cutlery, tools, accessories, office supplies, etc.).
• Carry out the venue orders, follow-up and keep them in record.
• Update the POS system when new wines are added to the menu.
• In cooperation with the Marketing Team, facilitate marketing and PR Coverage through seasonal calendar activities.

Health & Safety

• Ensure good communication with the Health & Safety consultant and update the Health & Safety action plan.
• Ensure all the equipment is maintained at a high-level state.

ABOUT YOU

• Certified Sommelier (WSET or equivalent).
• Experience in a similar role within a comparable venue.
• Have a knowledge of wine business management principles and practices.
• Have an appetite for teamwork.
• Excellent organisational and leadership skills.
• Be well spoken with excellent communication skills.
• Attention to details and customer needs.
• Social, engaging, and motivated.
• Flexibility to respond quickly and positively to a range of work situations.
• Proof of eligibility to work in the UK.