Tour Guide and Event Assistant

Want to be part of a small but growing team at an award-winning English wine producer?

We are looking for enthusiastic, motivated and committed individuals to join us at Greyfriars Vineyard as a Tour Guide and Events Assistant. This is an exciting opportunity to be involved in a rapidly growing area of our business.

What you will do:

• Following in-house training and guidance, execute the successful delivery of vineyard tours and tastings.

• Provide visitors at our Cellar Door Shop with a first-class retail experience.

• Assist with wine-by-the-glass sales and tasting events at our Tasting Room and Outdoor Wine Bar. This will include managing bookings, serving visitors and the setup, delivery, and clean-up of exciting and informative tasting events.

• Maintain high levels of presentation and cleanliness at all times at the Cellar Door, Tasting Room and outdoor hosting spaces.

• Respond to customer inquiries and assist with managing online bookings.

• Support the DTC Manager as required, including assisting at vineyard events and outside events such as farmer’s markets, food festivals and stockist tastings, alongside maintaining shop/bar stock levels and fulfilling retail orders. 

• Support the Commercial Manager as required, including fulfilling trade orders and deliveries and hosting tastings and other events at our trade stockists. 

What we will give you:

• Rewarding wine retail sales, events and hospitality work experience at a beautiful vineyard that is producing award-winning sparkling and still wines.

• Join a small, friendly team that is passionate about what we do and wants to see you grow with us.

• The requisite level of training and guidance to be successful in this role.

• A fair wage in line with industry standards.

Who we are looking for:

• Someone who can provide a superb hospitality experience and customer service and will take pride in representing Greyfriars in this customer-facing role.

• Someone who is comfortable working in a varied role that can often be physically demanding.

• Someone that likes being around people and enjoys communicating.

• Someone who enjoys working as part of a team and independently.

• Prior experience/knowledge of wine is preferred but not essential.

• Having a sense of humour and a good work ethic is essential in this job.

• Outstanding oral communication and quick-thinking skills are essential in this job.

• A full driving licence is preferred.

• All applicants should have the right to work in the UK.

 

The bottom line:

• Pay: Hourly rate in line with industry standards.

• Staff discount on our wines + staff wine.

• Hours: Part time Contract. A minimum of 20 hours guaranteed, hours typically on Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays.

• Three-month probationary period.

• Start Date: August 2026

 

To apply please send your CV and a short cover letter to jobs@greyfriarsvineyard.co.uk.