Cougar Crest Estate Winery, a boutique family-owned winery, is seeking a tasting room sales associate for part-time work. Hours available are Saturday-Tuesday with the possibility of more hours for special events. Estimated weekly hours are 25-30 hours. We are looking for a person whose lifestyle fits a permanent weekend job selling amazing wines with flexibility for special events.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
•  Excellent customer service, communication, and enthusiastic salesmanship skills to effectively suggest and sell wine and wine club memberships to guests to create a fun, welcoming experience so guests look forward to coming back.
•  Educate oneself about our vineyards, winery, and its wines, to educate our guests on the uniqueness of our winery and vineyards. Answer and manage incoming phone calls and take phone orders, accurately handle purchase transactions, which includes operating Point of Sale, recording sample usage, and opening and closing duties. Assist customers with carrying out purchases to their vehicles when necessary. Provide general tourist information and dinner reservations if needed.
•  Maintain the appearance of the tasting room, including daily cleaning list, drying & polishing stemware, and keeping outdoor areas attractive. Assist with receiving and restocking of wine and merchandise. (Must be able to bend, stoop, and carry up to 50 lbs.)
Must be 21 years of age or older and have their MAST training along with a food handlers license within 30 days of hire.

Benefits:
•  Employee discount
•  Paid sick time
•  Paid training
Shift:
•  Day shift
Weekly day range:
•  Every weekend, Saturday-Tuesday, time off requests at least two weeks in advance

Education:
•  High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:
•  Food Service: 1 year (Preferred)
•  Restaurant Experience: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:
•  Walla Walla, WA 99362: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Compensation includes hourly wages, generous wine club sign-up bonuses, sales bonuses, tips, and a generous employee discount.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $17.50 - $18.50 per hour
Expected hours: 25 – 30 per week