Location
STONEY CREEK, Ontario
Hourly Wage
$18-20/hour
Job Type
Contract
Job Overview
Tasting Room Associate
Are you ready to embark in a journey of discovery? Work for a family owned, small business that strives for excellence? An award-winning winery proud of every drop that comes out of the press?
Leaning Post Wines is looking for experienced, wine educated professionals to guide our wine-loving guests through the vineyards of Niagara.
The right candidate must:
- Have a strong wine education, Certified Sommelier, WSET 2 or equivalent.
- Friendly, fun, and excited to share your wine knowledge
- A people person who strives to customize an outstanding experience for guests
- Professional, focused, and punctual
- Plays well with others, is curious, keeps busy & multi-tasks
- Level-headed, easy-going, performs calmly & steadily in fast-paced environments
- Ready & able to work weekdays, weekends, holidays & some evenings
- Ability to lift/carry 40lb wine cases, stand & move for 8+ hours
- A G-licensed driver
- Smart Serve certified and age 19+
- Excited to work at multiple venues (ie. farmers markets, off-site events...)
Requirements
As an official LP Tasting Room Associate, you will need to:
- Guide our guests through our tasting experience, offering educated insight about all things LP and Niagara.
- Stock shelves, clean, organize & maintain a clean, clutter-free and organized space.
- Assist with minor but hands-on part of winemaking, such as bottling, labeling, harvesting and well, winemaking!
- Assist with preparing and shipping orders
- Be part of a fantastic, homey team with thirst for knowledge and hands on experience
- And ultimately, HAVE FUN! Enjoy the journey, the learning and the teaching!
It is considered an asset:
- Previous experience in a retail environment
- Previous experience with hospitality
- Knowledge of Niagara VQA wines and wineries
- French language
Availability:
- Must be available on weekends (Friday-Sunday)
Compensation
How to Apply
wine@leaningpostwines.com
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