Tasting Room Servers & Managers (Wine Jobs: Wine Retail & Sommelier)

Spring is around the corner, and JoieFarm Winery will be re-opening our tasting room Easter long weekend. We are looking for talented, wine passionate people to work with during the 2024 season.

Our winery is located on the beautiful Naramata Bench. We have been internationally recognized for our aromatic whites, mouth-watering rosé and award-winning Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. For the past 20 years, we have been an active participant in the local food and wine culture of the Canadian Pacific North West.

We are passionate about creating fresh and crushable wines that pair well with food. Because what is “la joie de vie” if not good food, good wine, and great people?

Working with us at JoieFarm is a high-paced, immersive and unique opportunity; we are a fun, knowledgeable group of people. We’re seeking other wine and food lovers that are just as crazy about customer service as we are to join our team.

What We Offer:

• We offer competitive wages, tips, and commissions.
• Full and part-time positions available
• On-going training and educational opportunities
• Generous staff incentives, events and discounts.

Position:

Employment Dates: May 2024 – October 2024

What you offer - Requirements (inclusive but not limited to)

• Results-based hard sales skills
• Experience in hospitality
• Ability to calmly cope in a high-paced team environment
• Ability to safely lift 50lbs
• Serving It Right Certified
• WSET Level II or higher
• 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
• Serving It Right Certified
• Ability to be comfortable standing for 6–8 hours
• 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 the tasting room, walkways, restrooms, and outdoor lounge
• Ensuring the tasting bars are well stocked, free of clutter, and ready for service
• Host winery guests with confidence and enthusiasm
• Correctly communicate Joie’s winemaking style, operations, and curate a memorable experience to the guest’s knowledge level;
• Act as an ambassador to Okanagan’s food and wine culture with personal experience and recommendations.
• Thoroughly commence closing duties at the end of shift to set the next day up for service.