Mar 2020 - Present
Sole employee in an independent French wine shop in Central London
Autonomously managed the retail shop
Promptly and discreetly determined customers' needs/
preference/budget/food pairing and recommended wine accordingly
Displayed : extensive knowledge of French wines including insights on vintage, region, style and terroir and ability to professionally engage with customers at all levels
Created, promoted and hosted wine tastings for customers and
corporate Howard De Walden Estate Christmas Virtual Tasting
Attended supplier tastings on behalf of the owner
Built and maintained business relationships with regular
customers and existing suppliers both in France and in the UK
Been actively involved in the buying process by working
alongside the owner
Sourced and introduced new references to the shop range
Improved the Burgundy section through deep research on
lieux-dits, soils and individual producers
Undertook monthly stock takes of the shop
Responsible for the correct storage of wines in the cellar