Cellar Manager

As Cellar Manager at Moving Venue, London’s original caterer, you will play a key role in leading and developing a high-performing beverage operation, ensuring exceptional standards across all cellar management activities.

Cellar Manager

ABOUT US

Moving Venue is one of the original event caterers in London. We have been impressing clients with outstanding events since 1984. Our reputation for delicious food and outstanding excellence has secured us a place on the accredited supplier list of over 40 venues, in and around London.

From historic palaces, to museums, blank canvasses and everywhere in between, we can cater for you just about anywhere, bringing our vast experience and operational knowledge along for the ride.

WHAT THE ROLE REQUIRES

As Cellar Manager at Moving Venue, London’s original caterer, you will play a key role in leading and developing a high-performing beverage operation, ensuring exceptional standards across all cellar management activities. Working closely with the Operations Director, you will set, monitor and deliver key objectives that drive continuous improvement, while collaborating with the wider team through regular planning meetings to ensure the seamless execution of event orders and tastings. You will champion professionalism, consistency and quality across all cellar operations, taking pride in maintaining the highest standards. Alongside this, you will lead, motivate and develop the beverage team through effective delegation, creating a positive, engaged and high-performing environment that supports both individual growth and overall operational success.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversee cellar operations across all locations to ensure efficient service delivery for events.
• Maintain clean, organised, and compliant cellar environments, ensuring optimal beverage storage conditions.
• Manage stock control, including deliveries, returns, procurement, invoicing, and stock rotation.
• Place and monitor beverage and ice orders in line with event requirements and budget controls.
• Conduct stock takes and maintain agreed stock levels while minimising waste and spoilage.
• Monitor supplier pricing, negotiate value, and identify cost-saving opportunities and promotions.
• Coordinate logistics with event teams, chefs, and suppliers to ensure timely delivery and collection of stock.
• Manage client stock storage and ensure accurate handling and distribution.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety regulations, including COSHH, staff training, and safe working practices.
• Support financial performance through cost control, waste reduction, and accurate reporting of consumption and wastage.
• Implement and maintain systems to safeguard stock, prevent loss, and ensure accurate event costing.

WHAT YOU'LL BRING

• Highly organised with a structured, methodical approach to managing tasks and priorities.
• Exceptional attention to detail, combined with a proactive and adaptable mindset.
• Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills, with the ability to build effective relationships at all levels.
• Commercially astute, with a clear understanding of margin, value, and driving profitability.
• A strong sense of ownership, taking accountability and pride in delivering results.
• Confident in using IT systems, with strong computer literacy and experience of CRM platforms.
• Outstanding communication skills, both written and verbal, with a keen eye for accuracy and clarity.

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU

• Quarterly performance-related bonus

• Access to Medicash health plan, including dental, optical, 24/7 mental health support helpline, virtual wellbeing tools

• Complimentary shuttle bus to and from Canada Water station (morning and afternoon)

• Exclusive restaurants and bar discounts via the CODE app

• Fresh, healthy breakfast and lunch served daily by our in-house chef

• Starting holiday allowance of 22 days (plus bank holidays), increasing with length of service

• Free on-site parking at our Head Office

• Incentive trips for high performing employees- this year the team went to New York!

• Cycle to work scheme

• Recommend a friend scheme – earn up to £1,000 when recommending a friend to work with us

• Regular social events throughout the year

• Two complimentary event tickets per year and discounted tickets for friends and family

• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Leave and Pay -subject to length of service

• Interest free travel loan

• One paid volunteer day each year

HOW TO APPLY

Please submit your CV and a short summary of your relevant experience to talent@smartgroupltd.co.uk​​