Visitor Centre Manager

Glen Carlou, situated in the Simonsberg-Paarl area has a vacancy for a Visitor Centre Manager. The Visitor Centre Manager will be mainly responsible for the following:

  • Overseeing the daily operations of the Visitor Centre, which includes tastings, visitor relations, tours, staff management and performances, cash-ups, and stock control
  • Inventory management of wine, retail merchandise and tasting room supplies
  • Partnering with wine educators, winemakers, and production staff to ensure the staff receives the appropriate level of sales, product, and general wine education and training
  • Coordinate hospitality events, such as consumer tastings, VIP tastings and events
  • Handle routine purchasing transactions, including operating registers, and accounting for daily sales

Requirements:

  • Grade 12 with a qualification in Wine Tourism
  • At least five (5) years’ experience in a managerial position in the wine industry
  • Be knowledgeable of all wine offerings
  • Must demonstrate a positive attitude, professional and excellent service, and hospitality to a high level of guest satisfaction
  • Energetic, accountable, and team-oriented
  • Reliable, responsible, and organized
  • Strong interpersonal skills, team player and a leader
  • Attentive to detail, planning and thoroughness
  • Proficient in EzyWine, Excel, or ability to learn these programs
  • Ability to remain calm under pressure in a fast-paced working environment

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  • a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae, inclusive of contact and email information
  • a covering letter motivating the application
  • an indication of current and expected remuneration
  • availability
  • contactable referees

If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please accept that your application was not successful. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

 

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