Wine & Spirits Manager

Wine & Spirits Manager Nouelle Maison Winchester, MA Job Details Full-time $55,000 - $65,000 a year 1 day ago Benefits Store discount Health insurance Paid time off Employee discount Qualifications Hospitality Customer relationship building Wine knowledge Merchandising Upselling Cross-selling Team development Store management Restaurant experience Full Job Description Who are we? Are you passionate about food, wine, and hospitality and excited to join a dynamic, entrepreneurial team? Let's talk! We're Nouvelle Maison, a French-inspired market, café, and wine shop in the heart of downtown Winchester. Think of us as your neighborhood destination for great food and wine: part café, boulangerie, fromagerie, and curated wine & spirits shop. Nouvelle Maison is a place to shop for the home and a space to gather. You can pick up dinner ingredients, find unique gifts, discover a new bottle, or join us for a tasting or glass of wine. Located next to the Winchester Train Station (Lowell Line), we're just 18 minutes north of Boston. Job Description We are looking for a Wine & Spirits Manager to join our leadership team and help shape the customer experience across our wine, spirits and cafe spaces. This is a hands-on, floor-focused role for someone who enjoys engaging with customers, hosting tastings, and creating a welcoming, energetic environment. As part of a small management team, you'll lead by example: driving sales, supporting the team, and contributing to the overall success of the business. The ideal candidate is comfortable recommending a bottle, guiding a customer through our spirits collection, leading an evening class, or stepping into busy service moments at our cafe / wine bar. This is a great opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and who is looking to grow into a broader leadership role in wine and hospitality.

Responsibilities include:

Customer Experience & Sales :

Be a strong presence on the floor, engaging customers and driving wine and spirits sales daily. Provide thoughtful, approachable recommendations and build relationships with repeat customers. "Wine Bar"

Service & Execution:

Help execute and evolve our by-the-glass wine program and overall in-store experience.

Events & Programming :

Support and grow our in-store tastings, classes, and private events, including hosting events

Wine & Spirits Selection :

Support wine buying, inventory, and merchandising in partnership with ownership

Monthly Wine Club :

Help grow the wine club program by engaging customers and supporting wine selection

Team Development :

Train and support staff to build confidence selling wine and spirits

Merchandising & Operations :

Contribute to in-store displays and seasonal features

Leadership :

Partner with the management team to drive overall store performance.

Key Skills Required:

Passion for wine and spirits, with a strong understanding of wine culture, trends, and products (specifically Europe & USA) 2-4 years of experience in wine retail, hospitality or a restaurant / beverage program Naturally engaging & eager to learn about spirits and beverage program development Organized and reliable, with the ability to manage multiple responsibilities Comfortable working in a fast-paced, customer-facing environment Interested in growing into a broader leadership role over time Wine certification(s) preferred but not required

Benefits:

Salary:

$55,000 - $65,000 (depending on experience) plus performance-based bonus (target ~15%) tied to departmental gross margin, event success, and overall business performance Store discount Paid time off and sick days Health insurance stipend

Pay:

$55,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Employee discount Health insurance Paid time off

Work Location:

In person