Retail Associate (Wine Jobs: Wine Retail & Sommelier)

  Hidden Bench Vineyards and Winery (http://www.hiddenbench.com)

  Beamsville, Ontario

We are seeking a motivated, positive and knowledgeable wine enthusiast to join our hospitality team. This individual must be determined in delivering excellent guest experiences through sharing information about the Hidden Bench portfolio, viticulture and winemaking practices in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate will exude positivity, thrive in a team environment and be punctual. Flexibility in scheduling (weekday, weekend, holidays and the occasional evening) is required. This is a part-time position with mainly weekend shifts with periodic weekday shift.

Duties:

 

-        Provide engaging and memorable guest experiences through greeting, pouring and touring.

-        Enthusiastically strive to meet daily sales targets

-        Handle daily opening and closing procedures – including daily inventory and cleaning.

-        Participate and represent the winery at offsite functions, when/if required.

 

Requirements:

-        Exemplary customer service skills with a proven track record in hospitality and sales.

-        Formal wine education is not a requirement, but preferred. Enthusiasm and desire to learn about all aspects of the craft is a must.

-        Comfortable with public speaking and a strong multi-tasker

-        Able to lift 40 Ib cases of wine and stand for long periods of time

-        Above the age of 18 with Smart Serve certification and access to personal transportation.

Assets

-        Bilingualism

-        Formal wine education at an accredited establishment

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