Cellar Door Manager (Wine Jobs: Wine Retail & Sommelier)

Stanlake Park Wine Estate is one of England’s leading wine tourism destinations, welcoming over 10,000 visitors each year. Conveniently located on the Elizabeth Line, our Wine Bar and Cellar Door is open six days a week, offering guests the chance to enjoy our full range of wines alongside delicious food and nibbles.

Crafted by our Italian winemaker, our collection includes whites, rosés, reds, and sparkling wines, as well as innovative styles such as low-alcohol wines, aromatised blends, and pet-nat – making Stanlake Park a true haven for wine lovers and curious explorers alike.

Beyond wine, Stanlake Park is also a thriving wedding and events venue, hosting more than 100 weddings, private celebrations, and corporate events every year. With luxury accommodation already onsite – and exciting expansion underway with new en-suite rooms – our estate is constantly evolving and growing.

We’re looking for a dynamic and friendly Cellar Door Manager to lead our front-of-house team and play a key role in shaping the guest experience at one of the UK’s most exciting wine and hospitality estates.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a fast-growing, busy business at the very heart of English wine tourism.

What the role involves

• Leading and motivating our Cellar Door team to deliver warm hospitality and outstanding service.
• Running the day-to-day operations of our Wine Bar and Cellar Door shop.
• Driving wine and merchandise sales while ensuring every guest has a memorable visit.
• Overseeing staff rota and stock management.
• Getting involved with tours and tastings, and ensuring our visitors leave with a smile (and a bottle or two!).
• Working closely with the wider Events, Marketing, and Winemaking teams to help create seamless guest experiences.

About you

• You have managerial or supervisory experience (not necessarily in wine, although ideal!) and know how to run, motivate, and support a team.
• You’re a natural host with a genuine passion for hospitality and creating memorable customer experiences.
• You’re organised, proactive, and confident juggling a busy and varied role.
• A love of wine is essential – and if you have WSET or similar, even better!
• You’re flexible and happy to work weekends.
• You’re comfortable with the basics of spreadsheets (Excel or Google Sheets)
• Local to us or willing to relocate – London commuters, please consider travel time and costs.

What we offer

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Company pension scheme
• 28 days holidays
• Free on-site parking
• Staff uniform
• Company laptop
• 20% staff discount on wine and food
• Discounts program via affiliated businesses on cinema, wellness, gifts, health & beauty, food & drink.
• Opportunities for WSET and wine training
• Monthly fun team tastings with our winemaker and director
• A lively, supportive, and wine-loving workplace where no two days are the same.

Start Date: November 1st, with trial period available ASAP.

Proof of right to work in the UK will be requested. Unfortunately, we are unable to sponsor any visas for this position.

If you’re an experienced people manager with a flair for hospitality, this is your chance to join a leading wine estate and be part of something truly exciting.