Wine Ambassador (Wine Jobs: Wine Retail & Sommelier)

Part Time

  Tinhorn Creek Vineyards (http://www.tinhorn.com/)

  Oliver, British Columbia

#BeExtraordinary

At Andrew Peller Limited (APL), we deliver the perfect brand experience for every lifestyle, occasion, and generation. Through collaboration, open communication, honesty, drive to win, and accountability, we inspire teammates to be extraordinary every day.

 

Who We Are

We are one of Canada's largest and oldest wine companies with a rich heritage in quality winemaking.

We produce some of Canada's most recognized brands and offer our teammates a challenging and rewarding employment experience.

 

We are seeking extraordinary, enthusiastic Part time Regular & Seasonal Wine Ambassadors to join our Tinhorn Creek Vineyards team. Tinhorn Creek Vineyards in Oliver, BC is one of the Okanagan's most innovative and environmentally sustainable estate wineries with an extensive health and safety program. We are a 450-ton winery in the heart of the South Okanagan wine region, with vineyards on both the Golden Mile Bench and the Black Sage Bench. We produce roughly 50:50 white and red, and our two unique vineyard sites allow us to grow both Bordeaux and Burgundy varietals in addition to a dash of Syrah and Gewurztraminer. We employ a basic and natural wine making approach and have a small but skilled team you would enjoy working with.

Reporting into the Retail and Experience Manager, your role as a Wine Ambassador will be varied, and no two days will be the same! You will experience many different responsibilities, from working at the wine tasting bar, acting as a host, a porter, or guest relations teammate. If this sounds interesting and you are eager to pour extraordinary into everyday life, read further.

We are looking for teammates with:

  • A passion for working with the public and/or are interested in learning about wine
  • A passion for sharing wine and viticultural knowledge
  • Exceptional communication skills with the ability to multi-task
  • A "Can Do" attitude and enjoy working under pressure
  • An understanding of how to provide best-in-class service for guests
  • Ability to be a brand ambassador; you love to entertain others in a fun and engaging way
  • Following proper COVID 19 Protocol and understanding and compiling work safe practices

This teammate will be accountable for:

  • Creating memorable guest experiences and for performing all selling and retail functions within the retail boutique
  • Sharing wine and viticultural knowledge in a fun and engaging way
  • Drive for higher sales and encourage guests to become Wine Club members
  • Being a Wine Ambassador and brand ambassador conveying a consistent and positive brand story
  • As a Porter you will be responsible for all set up and tear down activities for the retail/experience teams ensuring venues are organized and prepared to create memorable guest experiences. Receiving and restocking wine inventory.
  • As the Host/Guest Relations you will be responsible for greeting guests with a robust and friendly introduction to the brand and property experience

***Incumbents for these roles must be a minimum of 19 years of age and in possession of a valid "Serve it Right" certification.

*Please submit a detailed resume outlining your qualifications no later than March 26, 2021

We are conducting an internal and external search simultaneously. We wish to thank all applicants for their interest; only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. In addition, per our "Internal Job Posting Policy"; internal candidates should be in their current position for one (1) year and their performance must be in good standing.

Andrew Peller Limited is committed to meeting the needs of persons with temporary and/or permanent disabilities in a way that allows them to maintain their dignity and independence. We are happy to discuss any need for accommodation in the workplace and will make an effort to meet those needs in a timely manner by preventing and removing barriers to accessibility in the areas of information, communications, and employment.

How To Apply

To apply for this position, please visit https://andrewpeller.prevueaps.com/jobs/157713

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