Wine Ambassador

Mission Hill Family Estate Winery
British ColumbiaTasting RoomPosted 4 months ago

Location

West Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada, British Columbia

Hourly Wage

$21.00 - $22.00

Job Type

Full Time

Job Overview

Wine Ambassador

Job Type: Seasonal (May or June – October 2026)
Mission Hill Family Estate Winery
West Kelowna, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia

Be part of the next great story in wine…

Mission Hill Family Estate:

Over forty years ago, Mission Hill Family Estate was founded with a visionary dream: to transform the Okanagan Valley into a globally celebrated wine region. Through a relentless pursuit of excellence and a deep respect for the land, we have crafted wines that rival the world’s best, including Canada’s first 100-point red wine. Guided by a commitment to sustainability and bold innovation, our mission is to put the Okanagan Valley on the world stage, cementing Mission Hill Family Estate as an enduring icon in the global wine community.

The Life of a Wine Ambassador:

  • Maintain understanding of customer service, process, and administrative standards; adhere to Wine Boutique and company policies, procedures, and standards
  • Process customer sales, provide guest service and tastings, set up for tour tastings in the Hospitality Kitchen
  • Identify opportunities to sell wine, Wine Club, accessories, and tours
  • Transition effectively between tasking, sales, and hospitality responsibilities as scheduled
  • Provide boutique and hospitality support as directed – set up and tear down tour tastings
  • Develop and maintain Mission Hill wine and merchandise knowledge to support exemplary retail experience 

What We’re Looking For:

  • Previous experience in a hospitality, sales or retail environment
  • Must have Serving It Right certification, as well as be of legal age to serve alcohol in BC
  • Must be flexible as the hours of work will fluctuate with business volume
  • Working days, evenings, and weekends required
  • Desire to build a career in wine
  • Passionate and driven, with a desire to win

Bonus Points:

  • Wine education such as WSET Level II, or equivalent is an asset
  • Second language is considered an asset
  • Sales experience in a competitive environment is an asset

What We Offer:

  • Wage is $21-22/ hour
  • Comprehensive paid training and access to extensive wine education
  • Discounts at the Terrace Restaurant, Events, and at our Boutique on gifts and wine
  • Free tastings for you and your guests
  • Discounts on tours and Guest Experiences
  • The opportunity to work in a “Post Card” setting on our iconic property

We want to hear from you! Apply on our website today: www.missionhillwinery.com

Requirements

  • Previous experience in a hospitality, sales or retail environment
  • Must have Serving It Right certification, as well as be of legal age to serve alcohol in BC
  • Must be flexible as the hours of work will fluctuate with business volume
  • Working days, evenings, and weekends required
  • Desire to build a career in wine
  • Passionate and driven, with a desire to win

Compensation

  • $21.00 - $22.00
  • Opportunity for overtime
  • Opportunity for gratuity

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