Tasting Room And Hospitality Coordinator (Wine Jobs: Wine Retail & Sommelier)

Full Time

  River Stone Estate Winery (http://www.riverstoneestatewinery.ca)

  Oliver, British Columbia

We are a small family-run winery passionate about what we do. We are growing and looking for a full-time seasonal Tasting Room & Hospitality Coordinator to join our team. You will be working closely with the DTC manager to develop the best possible experience for our guests and members, and ensure our retail team is operating in a professional, customer oriented and effective manner. This position is instrumental in achieving targeted sales and growth. The ideal candidate will have experience in retail/sales, events, and have an understanding of tasting room operations. Must be available to work weekends and the occasional evening. This role is a seasonal full time position with part time available throughout the winter season.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES:

- Provide an elevated level of customer service. 

- Educate guests about the wines, vineyard and story

- Encourage and sell wine and wine club memberships to reach monthly targets. 

 - Assist and support the DTC manager in the day to day tasks of the tasting room. Provide leadership and create a positive working environment for all seasonal staff.

-Support the order desk, and help ensure orders are packed in a timely manner.

- Pour wines, while providing outstanding tours and tasting experiences to our members and guests. 

- Opening and closing procedures

- Maintain the aesthetics of the winery, and assist the tasting room staff with maintaining cleanliness of the facilities.  

- Assist with special events, both onsite and offsite

- Responsible for restocking wine and merchandise in the wine shop. 

GENERAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITY:

2-3 Years in a related wine/retail field with sales experience

Experience with Tock reservations

Experience with WineDirect.

Solid understanding of of Okanagan Wines, and/or wine education an asset

Supervisory experience, Leadership skills 

Team oriented and have excellent communication skills

Polite, caring & enthusiastic demeanor

Valid SIR Certificate (Serving it right) 

Foodsafe Certificate

Availability to work weekends and holidays

 

Competitive wage + tips
Significant discount on our products

This role will be a seasonal full time position, with part time hours available during the winter season.

How To Apply

We provide a fantastic work environment and are excited to have you join the team. Please send a cover letter and resume to [email protected]

Wine & Restaurant Jobs in Canada. Looking for a job or hiring new employees in the wine & restaurant industry? Wine Jobs Canada - The job site for the wine & restaurant industry throughout Canada. Find ads for jobs in the wine industry, from winemaking to wine sales jobs.

Wine & Hospitality Employers and Recruiters - Attract the best candidates for your employment opportunities. Post your hospitality and wine industry job openings on winejobscanada.com.

Job Seekers - Looking for a job in the wine & hospitality industry? Employers are always looking for talented, energetic people. Find jobs in hospitality and wine including restaurant jobs, hotel jobs, winery jobs, wine sales reps, winemakers, Sommelier jobs and more. Sign up for our free email alert service when new Wine & Hospitality jobs are posted we'll send you an email.