Retail Associate
(Wine Jobs:
Wine Retail & Sommelier)
Part Time
3201 King St. Vineland,
Ontario
Stoney Ridge Estates seeks a Wine Shop associate for a part-time position for our winery retail store. We are looking for an individual who presents themselves in a professional manner, while also being friendly and approachable, and promoting our brand.
You are confident speaking in front of a group and are excited to lead educational wine tastings and tours for our guests. You have a solid understanding of service standards, enjoy working in a team environment and will roll your sleeves up to pitch in for whatever task is required. You also have a flexible schedule and are available to work all shifts/days. The successful candidate will have excellent customer service skills, and be able to lift 40 lbs. Being available for weekend shifts is crucial. Will also be available to work at our sister winery, Mike Weir Winery, located in Beamsville ON.
Duties Include:
- Welcoming guests and consistently providing an exceptional experience that is educational, engaging and positive.
- Being pro-active in wine tasting, sales and efficiently using a P.O.S. system.
- Being comfortable in public speaking and leading tastings for small to larger groups.
- Representing and promoting Stoney Ridge Estate Winery’s and the Mike Weir Winery’s portfolio in a professional and confident manner both on-site and off-site.
- Maintaining a high standard of cleanliness and presentation of the wine shop.
- Duties may also include packing and shipping orders, off-site tasting events and other winery opportunities.
Ideal Candidate Requirements:
- Passionate about the wine industry and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment while multi-tasking successfully.
- Excellent communication skills and demonstrated skills of tact and diplomacy when dealing with a diverse group of wine enthusiasts and visitors.
- Possess a team player mentality and a drive to succeed as part of a vibrant, hard-working team.
- Physically fit to meet the position’s requirements of standing for long periods, lifting up to 40 lbs and comfortable with working indoors and outdoors.
- Experience working closely and positively with people, preferably in the wine or hospitality industry.
- Basic wine knowledge, or WSET certification is an asset, but NOT A REQUIREMENT so long as you are enthusiastic in continuously learning and developing your knowledge of wine.
- Weekend and some evening work is a must as well as Smart Serve certification.
Required experience:
Wine knowledge and customer service experience an asset: 1 year
Start Date: Immediately.
With the right candidate, there may be potential career growth on our team!