Tasting Room Associate
(Wine Jobs:
Wine Retail & Sommelier)
Full Time
4576 Black Sage Road, Oliver,
British Columbia
Who We Are:
Rainmaker Wines is the culmination of over 17 years working in and around the BC wine industry. Into this latest endeavour, our proprietor, Kim Pullen, has poured hard work, years of expertise, and finely tuned craftsmanship to achieve a singular goal of producing the best wine experience BC has to offer. Our mission is to elevate ourselves and those around us by continuously pursuing excellence.
Rainmaker is an ode to the movers and the shakers of the world, those who fearlessly initiate change and spark necessary conversations. Here’s to the changemakers and risk-takers who disrupt the status quo and lead the way to innovation, to the craftsmen and architects who forge inspiring new paths, and to everyone who has the spirit and drive to go after the best in life.
What We’re Looking For:
Passionate, engaging, positive and professional individuals to create our team for the 2022 season. We are looking to bring together a group of like minded individuals who are passionate about the wine industry and want to show others all the wonderful things the Okanagan Valley has to offer. If you love wine, have an enthusiasm for hospitality and want to share your knowledge with others, then we hope you will apply!
Responsibilities and Duties:
- Ensuring safe practice of all COVID-19 cleaning procedures and distancing protocols
- Warmly welcoming all guests at the front doors as they enter the tasting bar
- Ensuring prompt, attentive and high-quality customer service
- Seamlessly lead guests through wine tastings and be able to recommend other wines or products the guest might also enjoy, as well as other wineries in the local area
- Educating guests about the winery, our wine portfolio and our Wine Club in a relaxed yet professional manner
- Generating wine sales, as well as Wine Club membership sign-ups
- Assisting with inventory counts, stocking, cashouts, daily reports, and opening and closing procedures
- Ensuring tasting room is always clean, organized and ready for guests
- Assisting with packing and shipping of online orders and Club orders
Benefits:
- Housing possibly available
- Participation in tip pool and commission opportunities
- Competitive wage package
- Discounts on all wine purchases and store orders
- Wine incentives and fun staff events
Qualifications and Skills:
- Serving it Right Certificate required
- Passion for wine and a strong knowledge of the Okanagan Valley wine industry
- Excellent written and verbal communications skills
- Polished and professional demeanor
- Charismatic, friendly, engaging, outgoing and welcoming personality
- Ability to multi-task and maintain positive outlook in a fast-paced environment
- Must be able to lift approx. 40lbs and stand for extended periods of time
This is a seasonal position, and weekend and holiday availability are required.
Please send us a polished resumé along with a cover letter. We wish to thank all applicants for their interest, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
$18/hour wage + tips + commission opportunities.
How To Apply
Hiring Manager: Christina Pullen
