Part Time Bottle Shop Assistant

The Old Bridge Hotel

Huntingdon•Up to £14hr OTE•Part time

We’re looking for a passionate, personable wine enthusiast to join our team at The Old Bridge’s renowned bottle shop in Huntingdon. Home to more than 900 carefully curated wines and spirits - from rare vintages to exciting new producers - our shop is a destination for curious drinkers and seasoned collectors alike. If you love great wine, enjoy engaging with customers, and want to be part of a knowledgeable, friendly team, we’d love to hear from you.


Core Responsibilities


The Bottle Shop Assistant will be a key ambassador for The Old Bridge Hotel's Bottle Shop, handling daily operations and ensuring exceptional customer experiences.

  • Sales & Service: Expertly selling wine and spirits, providing personalised recommendations, and engaging customers.
  • Stock Management: Efficiently handling and putting away large stock deliveries (manual handling).
  • Merchandising: Restocking shelves for the Bottle Shop and internal hotel wine stock, ensuring displays are attractive and accurate.
  • Operations: Accurate cash handling, processing transactions, and performing basic reporting tasks.
  • Problem-Solving: Proactively addressing customer queries and operational issues as they arise.
  • Team Contribution: Working collaboratively with the wider hotel team.


What We Are Looking For


To be considered for this role, candidates must meet the following absolute requirements:

  • Passion for Wine: Genuine enthusiasm and interest in wine and spirits.
  • Customer Facing Confidence: Comfortable and confident engaging customers in both retail and hospitality environments.
  • Attitude: Friendly, welcoming, punctual, positive, and genuinely hardworking.
  • Availability: Must be available to work shifts on weekends (but not necessarily all weekends).
  • Legal Age: Must be 18 years or older.
  • Physical Ability: Must be physically able-bodied to handle and put away stock deliveries (heavy lifting required).

Desired Qualifications;


Wine/Spirits Training: WSET Level 1 or 2 is preferred, but equivalent knowledge gained through experience is accepted


Benefits – from Chestnut

As part of the Chestnut family, you’ll also enjoy a range of great benefits, including:

  • 50% discount on food across all Chestnut pubs and inns
  • Discounted stays at Chestnut properties for you, friends and family
  • Access to Hospitality Action, offering confidential wellbeing and financial support
  • Training and development opportunities to help you grow your career
  • Company events and team celebrations throughout the year
  • Flexible working patterns where possible