What are the responsibilities and job description for the Tasting Room Associate - Part Time/ Event Staff (Friday-Sunday) position at Belledor Vineyards?
Tasting Room Associate - Part Time/ Event Staff (Friday to Sundays)
Belledor Vineyards is a new, family-owned winery located in the heart of Shenandoah Valley in Amador.
We are passionate about making our small lot wines and are seeking a dedicated and passionate Tasting
Room Associate to share our love of wine. If you are interested in joining our small but mighty team, please check out our website www.belledor.com and apply.
Position Summary:
The Tasting Room Associate provides an exemplary visitor experience at Belledor. The candidate will educate visitors about our estate while promoting sales and club memberships. They will consistently promote the brand in the manner that ensures that all visitors receive a memorable and enjoyable experience. We are looking for a positive, enthusiastic, self-starter who loves working in a team environment. The candidate must be passionate about wine!
Essential Functions & Duties:
- Greet all guests the moment they arrive with enthusiasm
- Maintain professional and positive demeanor while delivering extraordinary customer service
- Lead guests through wine tasting flights and tours – educating them about our story and wines
- Develop relationships with the guests to convert them into lasting wine club members
- Conduct winery tours in a professional and engaging manner
- Ability to appropriately and effectively promote and sell wine
- Actively continue education in wine production, viticulture, and winery history
- Assist with all winery events including set up and tear down
- Understand basic computer skills with the ability to operate our POS system – maintaining records, shipping orders, sales management and inventory
- Understand basic cash handing and reconciliations
- Perform effective email and telephone communication with customers
- Represent the winery at outside events and tastings
- Deliver responsible wine service guidelines and follow regulations
- Assist with winery outreach both on and off site
- Perform daily set up and clean up as well as maintaining the cleanliness of the tasting room throughout the day
- Other duties as assigned
Skills & Requirements:
- 1-2 years of hospitality experience is preferred, but not required
- You must love people and have an interest in wine and learning
- Must be able to work weekends and holidays
- You must be driven. Driven to sell, grow and improve
- Possess strong computer skills; previous POS experience is preferred but not required
- Demonstrate professionalism and responsibility while having fun
- Being a team player is required
- Must be able to lift 50 pounds regularly and stand for long periods of time
- Must have a valid CA driver’s license with reliable transportation, be 21 or older and willing to consent to a background check
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $16.50 - $17.50 per hour
Expected hours: 14 – 20 per week
Benefits:
- Employee discount
Shift:
- Day shift
Work Location: In person
Salary : $17 - $18