Wine Guide
Wine Guide
Sheps Academy
Employment type:
Contract: Permanent
Salary: tbc
What you'll learn
We are looking for team members who love wine, specifically our wine
Learning will include:
Sheps Wine workshop
Premium Wine Workshop
Brewery & Heritage tour with Moray
Vineyard & winery visit
WSET Level 1 Award in Wines
Ongoing learning via specialist matter sessions
Tapping into your Potential is Shepherd Neame’s dedicated Careers Pathway Programme, designed to help our team members grow, shine and build rewarding careers in hospitality. From first steps into pub roles to developing future leaders, the Academy offers tailored learning, hands‑on experiences and clear progression routes. We’re proud to support our people at every stage of their journey, building confidence, skills and long‑term careers.
What you'll do
Attend training that supports the role
Train, coach and mentor new and existing team members on-the-job:
Promote our wine offer
Maintain the service standards of selling still and sparkling wines by the glass & bottle
Ensure storage of wines the business to maintain quality
Achieve wine sales targets
Update colleagues on new wines & arrange training of them
Monitor wine sales to assist in identifying training opportunities & boost growth
Be empowered to carry out ad-hoc and on-going coaching of colleagues where they observe standards not being met
Feedback on all relevant matters concerning wine quality to managers
Be open to support and work at various events where opportunities arise
What’s In It For You?
Competitive hourly pay plus a share of tips
Early wage withdrawal scheme
25% discount on food and drink at Shepherd Neame Managed Houses
25% discount on overnight stays at Managed House Hotels
Up to 40% off select purchases from our Visitor Centre Shop in Faversham
Exclusive discounts via Sheps Hut on hundreds of high street brands
Access to a Workplace Mental Health Platform
Company pension plan
Career development opportunities across our pubs, Brewery, and Support Office
Flexible working hours to suit your lifestyle
What you'll need
Passion about talking to customers about our wine.
Love for training and coaching others.
Ability to attend events and functions where wine is important
Enjoyment of learning, care about the business and team, and always lead by example.
Wine Guide
Sheps Academy
Permanent
tbc
