Tasting Room Associate
(Wine Jobs:
Wine Retail & Sommelier)
Part Time
Duncan,
British Columbia
Averill Creek Vineyard in the Cowichan Valley is looking for an enthusiastic individual to join our tasting room team.
We are producers and purveyors of quality, Vancouver Island wines. Our goal in our tasting room is to showcase our wines, our story, and to leave our guests mesmerized by their experience. We as a team believe in working hard, while having fun; We take wine very seriously, but not ourselves!
This will be primarily a part-time, seasonal position from May to October. There is opportunity for growth or for extra shifts in other departments in the off-season. Hours may vary but are typically from 10am to 5pm. Weekend shifts are a requirement. Short shifts may occur.
Applicants should meet the following requirements:
- Previous hospitality or sales experience helpful but not required
- Serve it Right certified (or willing to take the course)
- Excellent customer service skills, excellent presentation skills
- Wine knowledge, WSET or ISG education a definite asset
- Proficient on the computer (familiar with POS systems, Microsoft Office)
- Able to multitask and manage priorities in a busy service environment
- Professional appearance and demeanor
- Able to stand for long periods of time and lift up to 40lbs repeatedly
- 19+ years of age
Duties:
- As a tasting room sales associate your main priority is to engage our guests with our wines and promote brand loyalty
- Acquire a thorough knowledge of our winery and our wines
- Greet all visitors to the winery and create a memorable experience
- Pour wines for sampling, describe wines and winery history, answer visitors’ questions
- Handle routine sales transactions which includes operating a cash register and POS system
- Display and stock retail items and wines
- Set up / close down patio and tasting room daily
- Maintain cleanliness of the facility
Contract length: 3 months
Part-time hours: 20-40 per week
