Tasting Room Associate
(Wine Jobs:
Wine Retail & Sommelier)
Contract
Vanessa Estate Winery
Cawston, BC,
British Columbia
Vanessa Vineyard Estate Winery, is a boutique winery located in Cawston, BC. We are looking for a talented and knowledgeable individual to join our 2021 tasting room team.
If you have a passion for wine, enjoy customer service and would like to work at an established winery overlooking the breathtaking Similkameen Valley landscape, please take the time to apply.
Job Responsibilities
- Greet all visitors to the winery
- Conduct structured tastings for those who come to the winery.
- Communicate Vanessa Vineyard's winemaking style and curate a memorable experience to the guest's knowledge level.
- Act as an ambassador for the Similkameen's wine culture with personal experience and recommendations by answer visitor's questions and providing general tourist information.
- Handle routine purchasing transactions, which include operating the cash register and computer.
- Effectively suggest and sell wine and wine club to customers.
- Assisting with special events after hours and/or off property, if required.
- Assists customers with transporting wine to their vehicles.
- Maintain the cleanliness of the hospitality space, including tasting rooms, walkways, restrooms, and picnic/outdoor area.
- Ensure the tasting bars are well stocked, organized and free of clutter.
- Conduct inventory counts as outlined by the manager.
- Other duties as assigned by the Manager.
Job Qualifications:
- 19 years of age or older
- 1-3 years of wine sales or hospitality experience
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Flexible, able to work weekends and holidays
- Physically fit and able to lift 40 lbs.
We offer above industry-standard wages and wine club commissions
Please apply with your cover letter and resume.
Job Types: Full-time/Seasonal