Location
St. Ann's, Ontario
Hourly Wage
Please see below
Job Type
Part Time
Job Overview
We are currently hiring Tasting Room Associates to join our small but dedicated team:
- 1 position: 30+ hours per week
- 2 positions: 20+ hours per week
Domaine Queylus is a premium, terroir-driven winery located atop the Niagara Escarpment in St. Anns. We focus on elegant, small-lot wines and thoughtful, seated tasting experiences. We’re looking for individuals who value hospitality, attention to detail, and creating meaningful guest connections.
What You’ll Be Doing
You’ll be the face of Domaine Queylus — creating thoughtful, memorable tasting experiences from the moment guests arrive to the moment they leave with wine in hand (and hopefully a Wine Club membership).
Your day might include:
- Welcoming guests with warmth and professionalism
- Guiding seated and group tastings with confidence and personality
- Sharing the story behind our wines and winemaking philosophy
- Helping guests select wines and building sales naturally
- Introducing guests to our Wine Club and mailing list
- Prepare and serve light food offerings, as required
- Serve food at private events in addition to wine service
- Operating Point-of-sale and handling transactions accurately
- Setting up and closing down the tasting room
- Washing and polishing glassware (because details matter here!)
- Assisting with event set-up/tear-down
- Packing and shipping orders
- Keeping our beautiful space spotless and guest-ready
Who You Are
- Naturally welcoming and confident with guests
- Comfortable speaking about wine
- Professional, polished, and proactive
- Able to identify what needs to be done and take initiative
- Comfortable working both independently and within a small team
- Passionate about delivering an educational and elevated experience
Requirements
- Smart Serve certified
- 19 years of age or older
- Available weekends and holidays
- Able to be on your feet most of the shift
- Able to lift 18 kg (40 lbs)
Preferred (But Not Required)
- WSET II or higher
- Bilingual (English/French)
- Food Handler certification
- Previous hospitality experience
Compensation
We offer competitive compensation based on experience, along with gratuities and staff wine benefits.
How to Apply
Please submit your resume to retail@queylus.com.
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