Tasting Room Associate (Wine Jobs: Sales & Marketing)

  Rathjen Cellars (http://rathjencellars.com)

  Victoria, British Columbia

Rathjen Cellars is a farm-based winery located on the Saanich Peninsula on Vancouver Island, just outside of Victoria. Drawing from inspiration from Old World traditions, we use minimal intervention in the cellar to create wines that truly reflect our cool coastal climate. Our small team environment offers a collaborative and dynamic work experience that is well suited to self-motivated individuals who are eager to contribute to many aspects of a small winery operation.

We are looking for 2 part-time tasting room associates to join our team for the upcoming 2022 season. Because we are a small operation, the right candidate will be eager to occasionally contribute to other aspects of the winery including cellar and vineyard assistance. This role is best suited to a passionate, customer-service driven individual who is willing to work a flexible schedule including weekends, weekdays and some evenings.

The right candidate will be:

• A wine enthusiast (WSET or ISG certification an asset, but not required)
• Customer-service driven and eager to deliver personalized hospitality
• Motivated to contribute to a positive team environment
• Professional, organized and punctual
• Able to manage a fast-paced environment
• 19+ years of age
• Serving It Right certified
• Able to lift 40 lbs
• Able to stand for extended periods of time
• Class 5 or 7 Driver's licence*

Duties will include:

• Guide a curated tasting room experience to deliver personalized customer service and share the philosophy of our winemaking and farming practices
• Be a gracious host who is familiar with the Vancouver Island wine region, including local offerings and attractions
• Set-up, take down, and sales at local Farmer's market
• Assist with product packaging
• Maintain cleanliness of the tasting room, retail shop, patio and all public areas
• Assist with cellar and vineyard tasks as needed
• Assist with processing and shipment of orders

*due to the location of the winery, applicants must have their own method of transportation

To apply for this position, please submit resumé by email only to [email protected]

Contract length: 6 months (May 1 to October 30)
Salary: $18.00/hr + gratuities (& wine!)
Job Types: Part-time, Seasonal

Application deadline: 2022-04-15
Expected start date: 2022-05-01