What are the responsibilities and job description for the Tasting Room Associate position at Barons Creek Vineyards?
Baron's Creek Vineyards is looking for associates for its new tasting room opening in Durango in December. This is a client-facing role with opportunities to add additional responsibilities as the operation grows. We are looking for an outgoing, friendly and professional demeanor that is able to interact easily with our club members, customers as well as other staff at our winery and tasting rooms. Knowledge and passion of wine, while not required, is preferred. We will provide you with training on our wines as well as wine education. A passion for customer service is mandatory. We can teach wine, we can't teach you to care.
The Position
- Responsible for the consistent delivery of excellent customer service
- Responsible for contributing to a positive and productive team environment
- Conduct wine tastings
- Sell wine and club memberships
- Assist with on-site and off-site events
- Assist with opening and closing, and restocking of wine and merchandise
The Candidate
- Outstanding ability to connect with customers
- Proven customer service track record in a retail or hospitality environment
- Ability to work a flexible schedule including weekends and holidays with working past scheduled time off occasionally being required
- Physically able to lift 50lbs cases of wine and to stock merchandise and wine
- Ability to multi-task and maintain attention to detail
- Flexible, friendly, approachable, responsible and passionate with a “Can do” attitude
The Package
Hourly pay, gratuities, commission, wine education and training.
The Next Step
Please submit resumé and very brief introductory email.
Required license or certification (before start date):
- TIPS Certificate
Required education:
- High school or equivalent
Job Type: Part-time
Pay Rate: $11.50 per hour plus tips (guaranteed $14.50 per hour) plus commission
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $14.50 - $15.00 per hour
Expected hours: 10 – 20 per week
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
Shift:
- Day shift
- Evening shift
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
- Customer service: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $12 - $15