Tasting Room Associate
(Wine Jobs:
Wine Retail & Sommelier)
Contract
Kelowna,
British Columbia
Tasting Room Associate
Job Type: Seasonal (April – October 2023)
Location: Sperling Vineyards, Kelowna, B.C.
Sperling Vineyards:
We are a small family-run certified organic winery that takes great care to produce wines of elegance and authenticity. We are the oldest heritage vineyard in the Okanagan and are passionate about sharing our wines and our story with guests. Our loyal customers love to bring their friends and family for events, picnics & wine tastings. They appreciate the warm, relaxed, and welcoming atmosphere that we pride ourselves in creating. We are looking for a friendly, knowledgeable, reliable team players to join our team!
What You’ll Do
- Greet and interact with all guests in a friendly and professional manner
- Be responsible for sales in the tasting room, leading tours & experiences
- Promote all-new wine releases, upcoming promotions, and wine club memberships
- Maintain merchandising, organization, and cleanliness on the retail floor and behind the tasting bar
- Meet daily, weekly, and monthly sales goals
- Assist and support other functions of the winery as needed
What You Have
- Serving it Right
- Previous customer service experience
- Must be energetic, engaging, and authentic
- Passionate about building a career in the wine industry
- Genuine interest in organics, biodynamics, and sustainability
- Strong communication skills
- Meet the physical requirements of the position including repetitively lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling weight up to 40lbs
What’s in it for you
- Mentorship from a passionate and enthusiastic leadership team
- Ongoing training in your job and dedicated wine education
- Competitive compensation
- Discounts on tours, tastings, and experiences at Mission Hill Family Estate, CedarCreek Estate Winery, Liquidity Wines, Road 13 Vineyards, CheckMate Artisanal Winery, and Red Barn at Jagged Rock
- Discounts at Home Block Restaurant at CedarCreek Estate Winery and The Terrace Restaurant at Mission Hill Family Estate
- A fun and exciting working environment where you’ll make connections for life!
Apply now by sending your application to Jill at [email protected].
