Tasting Room Associate
(Wine Jobs:
Wine Retail & Sommelier)
Contract
Kelowna,
British Columbia
Position Title: Tasting Room Associate – Seasonal
Position Available: April – October 2016
CedarCreek Estate winery is one of the first 8 pioneering wineries of BC and released its first wines in 1987. Today, we look proudly towards the future to further promote our region. CedarCreek is recruiting Hospitality Professionals for our upcoming 2016 season, beginning in April. The Winery is located 20 minutes from downtown Kelowna – making it an ideal destination for locals and those touring wine country. Situated on a hillside, you are treated to a panoramic view of lush vineyard, lake, immaculate grounds and beautiful gardens.
With four generations of agricultural heritage and more than a quarter century of experience, we have pursued perfection and produced some of the valley's best wines resulting in CedarCreek being twice recognized as "Canada's Winery of the Year". In 2015, our Pinot Noir was awarded ‘The Best Red Wine in at the Decanter World Wine Awards in London in addition to numerous other international and Canadian awards.
The Wine Shop is open daily to taste award winning wines at the tasting bar and offers a selection of wonderful gifts for home and the wine aficionados - from tempting cookbooks to interesting wine accessories. As a Tasting Room Associate, you are an Ambassador for CedarCreek Estate Winery, selling wine on the Retail Floor and acting as a Wine Educator and ambassador of the CedarCreek Brand for all visitors and guests. Depending on qualifications and ability, there may be opportunities for Retail Associates to conduct organized Estate tours.
Position responsibilities:
· Educates guests about CedarCreek and our award-winning wine through conversation, tastings and sales
· Responsible for driving Retail sales in the Wine Shop and upselling guests on wine purchases and winery experiences
· Qualified associates with the right skillset may be invited to train as a Tour Guide, leading public tours & tastings.
· Provide excellent customer server at all times to exceed guest expectations in every way
· Develop and take initiative to maintain current with CedarCreek wine and merchandise knowledge
· Assist the Terrace Restaurant and for Special Events and Concerts when required
· Maintain merchandising, organization and cleanliness on the Retail floor and behind the tasting bar at all times. This includes an end-of-day clean-up of the shop as well as keeping the Wine Shop fully stocked with wine and retail merchandise at all times.
Position Requirements:
· 2 years’ of retail sales experience with the skills and passion to sell wine & merchandise
· Sincere interest in wine and passion to develop wine knowledge
· ISG/WSET education is considered an asset
· Current Serving It Right certification
· Must be able to meet the physical requirements of the position including repetitive lifting of 30-50 lbs., being able to stand for extended periods of time, as well as navigate stairs
· Open and flexible schedule for the duration of the season; tasting room operates 7 days per week and successful candidates must be available to work all shifts/days.
CedarCreek is looking for Hospitality Team applicants who have a genuine enthusiasm for customer service and a passion for food and wine. Successful applicants will display a professional demeanour with a positive and open-minded attitude. To thrive in this position, one must show a proven ability to work collaboratively in a high-performance and fast-paced team environment.
How To Apply
Please submit your application online at www.cedarcreek.bc.ca/careers.