Warehouse Manager

Cellar/Warehouse Manager

London Events Company

£35k plus bonus and benefits

The purpose of the role is to ensure that the vents company operates its events to an industry-leading standard while managing resources to meet financial and other targets. This role is for someone with a Bar/Cellar or Warehouse and Logistics background within events.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead Bar & Beverage Operations: Oversee development and delivery of bar and beverage operations, ensuring quality management of the Group's cellars.
• Monthly and Weekly Meetings: Regular meetings with the Operations Director to set objectives and discuss orders for events and tastings.
• Standard Setting: Maintain high standards for cellar management, ensuring professionalism, quality, and consistency.
• Staff Management: Induct, train, monitor, and delegate tasks to cellar staff, fostering their development and motivation.
• Operations Management: Ensure efficient servicing of events and effective use of resources.
• Maintenance: Keep cellars clean, tidy, and organized across various locations.
• Storage: Ensure optimal storage conditions for beverages to prevent waste and spoilage.
• Inventory Management: Handle deliveries, returns, procurement, and record-keeping accurately.
• Order Processing: Prepare beverage requisition sheets and place weekly orders.
• Stock Control: Conduct monthly stock takes, maintain agreed stock levels, monitor pricing, and secure favorable supplier deals.
• Liaison: Coordinate with logistics, Event Managers, and Chefs to ensure efficient transportation and garnish bookings.
• Cash Bar Planning: Ensure proper planning and payment methods for cash bar facilities.
• Compliance: Adhere to health and safety requirements at all times.
• Training and Monitoring: Assist in implementing and monitoring health and safety policies, ensuring cellar staff are adequately trained.

Attributes:

• Organizational Skills: Methodical and organized.
• Attention to Detail: Dynamic approach with great attention to detail.
• Interpersonal Skills: Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills.
• Commercial Awareness: Strong commercial sense, focusing on margin, value, and profitability.
• Ownership: Strong sense of ownership.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in computer and CRM skills.
• Communication Skills: Excellent communication skills, including writing, proofreading, and speaking.
• The candidate will need to be physically fit as the role involves a high amount of lifting and shifting.

Direct Reports:

• Warehouse team assisting with beverage operations.