Wine Bar Manager – New Wine Bar Opening – Cape Town, South Africa

Cape Town, Western Cape
Permanent
Full-time

22 days ago

Closing Date: 2025-09-12Job Type: PermanentJob Level: ManagementExperience: Between 3 - 5 YearsEE/AA: NoSummaryWine Bar Manager – New Wine Bar Opening – Cape Town, South AfricaOur client—an exciting new wine bar opening soon in the vibrant heart of Cape Town—is seeking an experienced and passionate Wine Bar Manager. This is a rare opportunity to join a dynamic hospitality venture from the ground up, shaping the service culture, wine offering, and guest experience from day one.DescriptionAs Wine Bar Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing all daily operations and ensuring that guests enjoy exceptional service paired with an outstanding wine selection. Your duties will include:

Leading, training, and motivating front-of-house staff.
Managing wine inventory, supplier relationships, and ordering.
Assisting in curating a compelling wine list in collaboration with ownership and sommeliers.
Ensuring smooth daily service, from opening procedures to closing checks.
Implementing and monitoring service standards to create a warm, professional, and welcoming atmosphere.
Handling reservations, guest feedback, and operational administration.

Minimum Requirements

3+ years’ management or supervisory experience in a wine bar, restaurant, or luxury hospitality environment.
Strong knowledge of South African and international wines.
Excellent leadership, organisational, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.
A wine qualification such as WSET or Cape Wine Academy will be advantageous.

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