CAREERS

STORE MANAGER - CLAPTON

We are now on the hunt for a new manager to take over at our OG craft beer and natural wine haven in Clapton. This is a small but busy shop with a very strong neighbourhood feel and loyal local customer base. As such we are looking for a friendly and personable candidate with a desire to hit the ground running and get to know our E5 community. This role is suited to candidates with strong previous experience in the craft beer industry and/or with experience in a management role in a similar retail setting.

The role is focused on but not limited to:

  • Expressing passion and enthusiasm for craft beer and wine

  • Maintaining a friendly and welcoming shop environment

  • Organising the fridges and storage areas in an efficient and orderly manner

  • Ordering stock and maintaining good supplier relationships

  • Implementing creative and effective merchandising displays

  • Directing and inspiring other members of staff

  • Striving to achieve sales targets and growth

  • Reporting to the COO and Head of Personnel

This role is based on 5 days (40-45 hours per week) at a salary of £28,000 plus bonuses. Please note that as is the nature of the industry, this is a role in which regular availability for weekend and evening work is essential. To apply, please email a CV and cover letter to info@claptoncraft.co.uk. Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis with a provisional start date in early March.

PART TIME SHOP ASSISTANTS

We are currently recruiting for two part-time shop assistants to join us, one in our East and North London shops (primarily Clapton and Kentish Town, with occasional shifts at Finsbury Park), and one at our South London sites (Balham, St John’s Hill (Battersea), and Forest Hill). As a dynamic and rapidly growing company, we are ideally looking for people who can demonstrate a strong commitment to and experience of the craft beer industry, and can excel in a demanding and fast paced environment.

The role is focused on but not limited to:

  • Expressing passion and enthusiasm for craft beer and wine

  • Using knowledge to guide customers with beer and wine choices

  • Cleaning and tidying the shop to a high standard

  • Maintaining strict control of stock

  • Managing the cellar and cleaning beer lines (at our drink-in sites)

  • Implementing creative and effective displays and merchandising

  • Communicating with other staff effectively

  • Striving to achieve sales targets and growth

Part-time shop assistant roles are based on an average of 14-24 hours (2-3 days) per week, with potential for more, at £12.50 per hour. To apply please email a CV and cover letter to info@claptoncraft.co.uk. Applications will be considered on an ongoing basis with a provisional start date in late February or early March.