Tasting Room Associate (Wine Jobs: Wine Retail & Sommelier)

Part Time

  Noble Ridge Vineyard and Winery

  Okanagan Falls, British Columbia

 

Tasting Room Associate

The Company: 

Noble Ridge Vineyard Winery lays in the Okanagan Valley at the northern most tip of the only desert in Canada. The winery is named for the noble varieties of grapes grown and the ridge that divides the land on which they thrive. But this noble name is more than just a nod to the land. It’s a statement of values and a reminder of the hard work and dedication on which the winery was built.

 

The Position:

We're looking for hard working, friendly, wine-passionate people to join our team at Noble Ridge Vineyard and Winery.

 

Requirements:

  • Educating visitors on our award-winning wines, wine club, events, and winery
  • Warmly greeting guests and providing them with an exceptional and memorable tasting experience tailored to the guest’s knowledge level
  • Handling transactions of wine and retail items
  • Representing the winery at periodic off-site events/farmers markets
  • Stocking shelves and tasting bar
  • Keeping working areas clean, secure, organized and clutter free
  • Maintaining the cleanliness of hospitality areas including the tasting room, restroom and walking areas
  • Assisting with preparing and shipping orders
  • Assisting with special events or guest house service if required
  • Other tasks as required

 

Responsibilities:

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Prior experience in hospitality, retail or sales
  • Basic knowledge of wine or a keen interest in wine
  • Formal wine education is an asset
  • Ability to work days, weekends/holidays and some evenings. A flexible schedule is an asset
  • Second language is an asset

 

Required Qualifications:

Excellent customer service skills

Excellent communication and multi-tasking skills

Ability to work in a team and independently

Comfort with computers (for our basic point of sale software)

Serving it Right Certificate

At least 19 years of age

Must be able to meet physical requirements of the job. These include but are not limited to:

  • repetitively lifting
  • lifting up to 50lbs while navigating stairs or equipment
  • standing for extended periods of time

 

 

 

 

How To Apply

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