Tasting Associate (Wine Jobs: Wine Retail & Sommelier)

Contract

  Big Head Wines (http://www.bigheadwines.ca)

  823 Line 6 Road NOTL ON, Ontario

 

About Us

 

 

Big Head Wines is a family-run winery founded by Andrzej Lipinski in 2011. Since then, we’ve grown into a 20,000-case production with a portfolio of 42 wines. We focus on unique grape varieties, ambient fermentation, and techniques such as appassimento and whole-cluster fermentation to bring depth and intensity to our wines, while maintaining balance and structure.

 

Our RAW line, introduced in 2016, highlights a minimal-intervention approach—ambient fermentation, concrete maturation, and unfiltered bottling—to deliver a pure and honest expression of the fruit. We work closely with top growers in the Niagara Region who share our commitment to detail and quality.

 

 

 

Position: Tasting Room Associate

 

 

We’re seeking a passionate and professional individual to join our team for the 2025 season. This is a full-time, seasonal contract running from now through the end of October.

 

The Tasting Room Associate reports directly to the management team and plays a key role in delivering outstanding guest experiences, supporting daily tasting room operations, and communicating our wines and philosophy with clarity and warmth.

 

 

 

Key Responsibilities

 

 

  • Create a welcoming, engaging atmosphere for all guests

  • Lead guided tastings that educate and inspire

  • Develop strong product knowledge and share it confidently

  • Handle retail transactions accurately and efficiently

  • Restock products and merchandise as needed

  • Assist with maintaining clean and polished glassware

  • Ensure the tasting room is clean, organized, and professional

  • Collaborate with team members to meet daily service goals

 

 

 

 

What We’re Looking For

 

 

  • 2+ years of hospitality or wine-related experience

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

  • Passion for wine and guest service

  • Formal wine education or WSET certification preferred

  • Smart Serve Certified (per current Ontario regulations)

  • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for extended periods

  • Weekend availability and commitment through October

 

 

 

 

Hours of Work

 

 

10:30 AM – 6:30 PM

Weekend availability is required

 

 

To apply, please submit your resume and a brief cover letter to: [email protected]

We look forward to hearing from you.

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