Are you a wine enthusiast with a flair for hospitality? Our boutique winery is looking for someone just like you—a dynamic, charismatic Wine Ambassador & Educator who can create unforgettable guest experiences. This part-time role (10-20 hours per week) offers a flexible schedule, perfect for balancing your passion with your lifestyle.
What You’ll Do:
• Engage & Inspire: Greet guests with warmth and lead personalized tasting sessions that highlight our diverse wine portfolio and unique brand story.
• Educate & Entertain: Answer questions, share winemaking insights, and bring our winery’s captivating narrative to life.
• Boost Sales: Promote wine club memberships and confidently recommend wines, events and experiences to customers.
• Ensure Smooth Operations: Handle transactions with precision, process payments, and maintain detailed transaction records.
• Coordinate Experiences: Work alongside the Tasting Room Manager and Wine Club Coordinator to book and execute tasting appointments and guest experiences.
• Support Daily Operations: Help with restocking, cleaning, opening/closing duties, inventory management and setting up for special events.
• Add a Culinary Touch: Prepare food accompaniments like charcuterie and small plates to perfectly complement our wine tasting experiences.
• Represent Our Brand: Attend select off-site events, embodying our commitment to exceptional service and hospitality.
Who We’re Looking For:
Must be 21 years or older.
A positive and innovative attitude.
Basic to intermediate wine knowledge with a strong desire to continue learning.
Ability to consistently lift 42 lbs. And stand for extended periods of time.
Proficient in Microsoft Office; experience with winery POS systems is a plus.
Outstanding communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
A professional appearance paired with a dedicated commitment to hospitality and customer service.
Flexibility to work weekends, and occasional weekdays and evenings in a team-oriented and often fast-paced environment.
Preferred Experience & Education:
• Experience in tasting room operations, hospitality, or related wine industry roles.
• Experience in high-end hospitality or wine education is a bonus.
• Holding or pursuing WSET Level II/III qualifications is highly desirable (employer-sponsored training is available for the right candidate).
What’s In It For You:
• Competitive Pay: Hourly wage of $20–$25 DOE, plus bonuses and tips.
• Flexible Hours: Part-time work, averaging 10-20 hours weekly, primarily on weekends with occasional weekday and evening events.
• Exclusive Perks: Enjoy generous discounts on wine and merchandise, along with employer-sponsored opportunities for the right candidate pursuing WSET Level II/III.
• Growth Opportunities: We pride ourselves on promoting from within, offering clear paths for career advancement.
Our Winery Environment:
• Work in a welcoming tasting room and production space alongside a passionate team of wine lovers.
• Participate in both on-site and off-site events, blending the excitement of front-of-house hospitality with essential operational support.
• Enjoy a balanced work setting with moderate noise and guest traffic, where every day brings a new experience.
• Our flexible and advanced scheduling practices offer the ultimate work-life balance.
Our Core Values:
• Teamwork: Blend Together – Uncork the Magic
• Commitment: Seize the Vine – Every Day Counts
• Quality: Excellence in Every Sip – Perfecting the Details
• Integrity: Vintage Values – Built on Trust
• Entrepreneurship: Uncork New Ideas – Craft Your Legacy
• Fun: Toast to Life – Because Every Smile is a Celebration
Ready to Join Us?
If you’re a dedicated wine lover with a passion for engaging hospitality and storytelling, we want to hear from you! Please submit your resume along with a brief cover letter outlining your relevant experience and what inspires your love for wine.
Take the next step in your wine journey and help us create extraordinary wine experiences!
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