Assistant Tasting Room Manager

Wednesday, 6 May, 2026
Lauren Vallée     +27 83 229 9941
Cape Town  

We are seeking a poised and service-driven Assistant Tasting Room Manager to join a well-regarded wine estate in the Constantia Valley. This role is ideal for a hospitality professional who combines operational strength with a genuine passion for wine and guest experience.

Working closely with the Tasting Room Manager, you will play a key role in ensuring the seamless day-to-day running of the tasting room while delivering a consistently high standard of service to both local and international guests.

Key Responsibilities

  • Support the management of daily tasting room operations

  • Deliver a warm, polished, and engaging guest experience

  • Assist in leading and motivating the front-of-house team

  • Oversee reservations, guest flow, and service standards

  • Handle guest queries, feedback, and special requests with professionalism

  • Support stock control, ordering, and merchandising of wine and retail items

  • Assist with staff training and ongoing development

  • Ensure adherence to brand standards and presentation

Requirements

  • Previous experience in a supervisory or assistant management role within hospitality or a wine estate

  • Strong knowledge of wine (formal certification advantageous)

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

  • Well-presented, confident, and service-oriented

  • Strong organisational ability with attention to detail