About Us:
Wine on Piedmont offers a thoughtful selection of wine, beer and spirits–with a focus on small, independent producers. As the nation’s first Certified Green Wine And Spirits retailer, we pride ourselves on featuring makers who share our values. Since opening in 2009, we’ve been serving Piedmont Avenue and beyond.

We believe that wine should be - above all - accessible and enjoyable, though never dumbed down. Through our friendly and knowledgeable staff, wine tastings, newsletters, and wine clubs, we strive to keep our community of wine lovers delighted, informed and coming back for more.

Opportunity:
We’re seeking a friendly and experienced part time sales associate (12-24 hours per week) to join our small, but mighty team starting in early May, 2026. This individual must be available to work Friday afternoons and evenings in May and June (to cover essential shifts for planned vacations for current employees, some scheduling flexibility after these dates), as well as 2 or more 6.5-8 hour weekend shifts (either Saturday or Sunday) each month. The role can be seasonal (ie. summer), though preference will be given to candidates who can commit through the end of the year.

About You:
- You’re trustworthy, friendly and have a track record of delivering the kind of service that keeps customers coming back over and over again.
- You have a deep appreciation for - and detailed knowledge of - wine, spirits and beer - with an affinity for small, independent growers/producers - and are eager to learn more.
- You’re great with words, written and verbal. We’ll be looking to you to help write clear, but engaging product descriptions for our website and weekly tastings.
- You have previous retail, service, hospitality, and/or wine/beer/spirits production experience.
- You take initiative and can prioritize effectively and independently.
- You’re organized and diligent with a keen attention to detail

Key Responsibilities:
- Offer attentive, friendly and knowledgeable service and trustworthy product recommendations - we take pride in converting first timers into regulars, and treating those regulars well.
- Manage inventory from delivery to final sale: receive and check in shipments, price and stock items; keep back storage room organized and shelves stocked.
- Serve wine bar customers and keep bar area tidy and service ready.
- Prepare for - and take turns hosting and cleaning up after - weekly tastings and other events.
- Boost revenue and customer engagement by growing mailing list, wine club membership, and event attendance
- Taste and weigh in on potential new products with the owner and team. Your opinion matters!
- Maintain a clean, inviting, and well-organized shop environment - we all regularly break down boxes, dry glassware and mop the floors!
- Responsible for occasionally opening and/or closing the shop and reconciling the cash drawer.
- Scope of role and compensation may increase with greater time commitment, experience and demonstrated performance

Requirements:
- Available to work Friday afternoons and evenings in May and June, as well as 2 or more 6.5-8 hour weekend shifts (either Saturday or Sunday) each month.
- Must be 21+ years of age.
- Can lift or otherwise move and unload a full case of wine (up to 40lbs).
- Can stand for extended periods of time.
- Proficient with the Google Product Suite, Apple Products & POS system(s) -- it's a plus if you’re also a whiz with Shopify, Canva or Mailchimp.
- Generous employee discounts on products.
- For full year employees: must be available to to work in person during
November and December, specifically the week before Thanksgiving, the week of Hanukkah, and the week before Christmas (we are closed Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day and New Years Day).

Employee Perks:
- Work with fellow wine nerds in the East Bay’s best neighborhood
- Generous employee discounts on products
- Scheduling flexibility outside of key sales times
- Paid training and vacation/sick leave