Wine Geek - Tasting Experience
(Wine Jobs:
Wine Retail & Sommelier)
Part Time
Stoney Creek,
Ontario
Job description
Are you ready to embark in a journey of discovery?
Work for a family owned, small business that strives for excellence?
An award-winning winery proud of every drop that comes out of the press?
Leaning Post Wines is looking for experienced, wine educated professionals to guide our wine-loving guests through the magical vineyards of Niagara.
The right candidate must:
- Have a strong wine education, Certified Sommelier, WSET 3 or equivalent.
- Friendly, fun and bursting to share your wine knowledge
- A people person who strive to custom an outstanding experience to guests
- Professional, focused and punctual
- Plays well with others, is curious, keeps busy & multi-tasks
- Level-headed, easy-going, performs calmly & steadily in fast-paced environments
- Ready & able to work weekdays, weekends, holidays & some evenings
- Ability to lift/carry 40lb wine cases, stand & move for 8+ hours
- A G-licensed driver
- Smart Serve certified and age 19+
- Excited to work at multiple venues (ie. farmers markets, off-site events...)
As an official LP Wine Geek you will need to:
- Guide our guests through our tasting experience, offering educated insight about all things LP and Niagara.
- Stock shelves, clean, organize & maintain a clean, clutter-free and organized space.
- Assist with minor but hands-on part of winemaking, such as bottling, labeling, harvesting and well, wine-making!
- Assist with preparing and shipping orders
- Be part of a fantastic, homey team with thirst for knowledge and hands on experience.
- And ultimately, HAVE FUN! Enjoy the journey, the learning and the teaching!
It is considered an asset:
- Previous experience in a retail environment
- Previous experience with hospitality
- Knowledge of Niagara VQA wines and wineries
- French language
- Likes Bon Jovi
Contract length: 9 months (April - December) with opportunity for extension
Application deadline: 2022-03-28
Expected start date: 2022-04-04
Job Types: Part-time, Temporary
Salary: $17.00 per hour + tips