Winery Associate

Job Description:

We are looking for a self-motivated individual with a passion for wine, who is outgoing, enjoys meeting new people, is an effective and dynamic communicator, and can deliver excellent customer service. The ideal candidate has experience with wine sales and some formal wine education (ie WSET). Our ‘by appointment’ model allows you to connect with the guest, have engaging conversations about our award-winning wines and help them in selecting their purchases and joining our Preferred Share Wine Club.

Job Description:

• Engage with the guest on a one on one basis educating and telling our winery story in effective and dynamic way through tastings and sales
• Responsible for the daily operations of the tasting room including maintaining wine & merchandise levels, POS system use and cash out, organization & cleanliness
• Fearless enthusiasm, in a professional manner, for promoting wine sales & our wine club
• Packing wines and taking wine out to guest’s car when necessary
• Discerning the appropriateness of serving wine samples in regard to pour sizes, patron’s legal age and sobriety.
• Help the team meet sales targets
  
  

Qualifications:

• Exemplary customer service skills
• Solid wine knowledge – WSET considered an asset
• Good computer skills
• Must be able to lift 40 lb cases of wine - Able to stand for long periods of time & navigate stairs
• Professional attitude and a strong work ethic
• Holds a Serving it Right certificate.
• Must be available to work weekends
  
  

Compensation: $20-21/hour

We are committed to establishing a qualified workforce that reflects the diverse population it serves and we encourage applications from all qualified individuals. We are also committed to preventing and removing barriers to employment for people with disabilities, and we invite you to inform us should you have any accessibility or accommodation needs.