Tasting Room Associate and Picnique Service Staff (Wine Jobs: Wine Retail & Sommelier)

  JoieFarm Winery (http://www.joiefarm.com)

  Naramata, British Columbia

Joie (pronounced zh-wah) is a farmhouse winery on the beautiful Naramata Bench internationally celebrated for its aromatic whites and Burgundian-style Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. As an active participant in the local food and wine culture of the Canadian Pacific West Coast, we create wines that intentionally pair with local cuisine and in 2017 will be showcasing them in our new hospitality facility.

We are seeking knowledgeable and passionate professionals to join our Tasting Room and Picnique teams -- food and wine lovers dedicated to promoting the potential of aromatic whites and Burgundian reds as the signature wines of our cool-climate winemaking region.

This is an exciting opportunity to work in Joie’s new Tasting Room and contribute to our developing systems and hospitality program.

Position: Retail Wine Associate

Employment Dates: May 2017 – October 2017 (casual/seasonal)

Apply via e-mail to: [email protected]

Requirements (inclusive but not limited to)

·       Experience in hospitality 

·       Ability to safely lift 50lbs

·       Serving It Right Certified

·       WSET Level II or higher

·       High salesmanship across diverse environments

·       Second language is an asset

·       Professionalism, maturity, grace and confidence

·       Project a polished and professional outward image in both dress and manners 

·       Ability to work in a team and independently

·       Efficient worker and ability to problem solve

·       Outstanding communication and customer service skills with an ability to adapt to diverse levels of guest knowledge

·       Comfort presenting in front of large groups

Daily Responsibilities (inclusive but not limited to):

·       Maintaining the cleanliness of the hospitality space including tasting rooms, walkways, restrooms, and picnic area;  

·       Ensuring the tasting bars are well stocked, free of clutter, and ready to receive visitors;

·       Host winery guests with confidence and enthusiasm;

·       Communicate Joie’s winemaking style, operations, and curate a memorable experience to the guest’s knowledge level;

·       Act as ambassador to Okanagan’s food and wine culture with personal experience and recommendations.

The Position:  Joie Picnique Team

This is a great opportunity to work at the best casual picnic spot on the beautiful Naramata bench.  Picnique at JoieFarm is now recruiting kitchen and service staff for the upcoming summer season.  There are full time positions available with very reasonable work hours as we are only open until 5pm daily.  We strive to facilitate a healthy environment and excellent work-life balance.  Picnique has strong relationships with the local farming community and is committed to using only the best available ingredients in the production of delicious food from our wood-fired oven.  JoieFarm is completing a total rebuild of the picnic area and tasting room this spring making it a very exciting time to be involved with our superior hospitality.

Picnique at JoieFarm operates as a cohesive team with Picnique and winery staff, meaning there is ample room for training and development.  Experience in a busy independent restaurant is preferred for both kitchen and service positions.  Enrolment in, or recent graduation of, a culinary program is ideal.

 

To apply, please email cover letters and resumés to [email protected]. 

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