What are the responsibilities and job description for the Winery Tasting Room Associate position at Balboa Winery?
Overview
Balboa Winery is looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic addition to our team for the upcoming season. Previous experience serving in the hospitality industry is a plus, but not required. Please note this is a seasonal position.
Responsibilities
- Welcoming guests with an enthusiastic, sincere, and professional demeanor.
- Inform curious guests about the facility, process and craft.
- Develop and demonstrate proficient knowledge of wine tasting terminology.
- Promote the benefits of joining our wine club to all customers.
- Promote the sale of our wines.
- Assist at special events and/or private parties as needed.
- Help the team maintain the cleanliness of the Tasting room, bathrooms and all other areas of the establishment.
- Become proficient in the use of technology that assists with purchases, orders, and email lists/wine club memberships.
- Performs daily inventory and stocks wine and merchandise.
- Checks identification as required by state regulation for serving alcoholic beverages.
- Assist with opening and closing of the establishment.
- Clean kitchen and Lab Room.
- Build and plate food menu items for guests.
Desirable skills/traits
- Outgoing personality and conversational aptitude.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Excellent listening skills.
- Hospitable, friendly, and others-centered outlook in the workplace.
- Proactive desire to take initiative beyond assigned tasks wherever necessary or helpful.
- Physically comfortable standing/walking over extended periods of time as well as with lifting/carrying up to 40 lbs (weight of a wine case).
Legal Requirements
- Applicants must be 21 or older
- Must possess a valid WA Drivers License
- MAST Certification
- Food Handlers Certificate
Job Types: Part-time, Temporary
Pay: $16.68 - $17.00 per hour
Expected hours: 15 – 30 per week
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Food provided
- Paid sick time
- Paid training
Shift:
- Day shift
Ability to Commute:
- Walla Walla, WA 99362 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Walla Walla, WA 99362: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $17 - $17