Tasting Room Associate/Team Lead

We are hiring. Join Team Fortuity.

We chose to get into the wine industry more than eight years ago because of the connections made with people over wine!

From the very beginning, we placed the highest priority on making the highest quality wines and wine critics have recognized us for our efforts.

Our wine style is crisp, clean and aromatic white and rosé wines and brilliantly balanced, elegant, fruit-forward red wines.

We source exclusively from the Yakima Valley and live by the mantra “Yakima Valley, Destined for Wine.” The growers and vineyards we work with are recognized as top vineyards, not just in Yakima Valley, but in the entire state of Washington.

We believe the people and the unique climate, soil, sun, slopes, wind and water help produce some of the highest quality wines in the world. We focus on single varietal, single vineyard wines that showcase the truest expression of this place. Red blend lovers will appreciate our traditional and unconventional blends that have gained recognition in recent years.

We love being a part of our local and #WAwine community and are seeking a part-time team members to join our team at our Downtown Ellensburg Wine Art location. You’ll also have the opportunity on occasion to work with us at our Yakima Valley winery.

Emily & Lee,

Fortuity Cellars owners

SEEKING A PART-TIME TASTING ROOM ASSOCIATE: We are seeking a part-time team members to join our team at our Downtown Ellensburg Wine Art location. You’ll also have the opportunity on occasion to work with us at our Yakima Valley winery. Start date: early March; must be able to continue to work into the summer.

If you are interested in joining our team, shoot us your resume and a letter of interest to ellensburg@fortuitycellars.com.

Qualifications

• Must have a minimum of 2 years in hospitality, food service or the wine industry.
• Must love #WAwine and want to be part of a small but mighty team.
• The right candidate should have basic wine knowledge, hospitality experience, a desire to learn, the ability to provide exceptional experiences for all our guests, and a positive attitude with the capability to take directions and constructive criticism with ease. Must also be a team player, punctual and self-sufficient.
• Must be able to work weekend and some evening shifts (approximately 10-15 hours per week). We are currently open in Ellensburg Wednesday/Thursday 3-8p, Friday/Saturday 1-8p and Sunday 12-5p.
• As part of the training, this position will work a minimum of 3-4 shifts at the Yakima Valley winery with Fortuity owners, Lee and Emily.
• All applicants must be 21 , have a valid M.A.S.T. permit and a valid Food Handlers Card
• Have exceptional organizational, housekeeping and money management skills
• Experience with point of sale systems and Google Suite preferred

Responsibilities

• Share with guests the Fortuity story, insights into our wine style, and information about our wine club and philanthropic give back program.
• Speak to the Wine Art collaboration of Fortuity & Nuwave and latest art exhibit, as well as assist in art sales.
• Depending on experience, this position may serve as a team lead/floor manager for the Ellensburg tasting room
• Be capable of peer management, giving directions, and can keep all on task
• Keep tasting room clean and tidy, including weekly deep cleaning
• Be responsible for opening and closing duties
• Give tableside service in a timely, efficient manner
• Take orders accurately and stay organized
• Pour flights, open wine bottles, wash/polish wine glasses
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds and work on your feet for extended periods

Benefits

• $17-18/hour plus tips and commissions (art and wine)
• Employee and industry wine discount
• Flexible schedule
• Education and training on wine and Washington wine industry

More about About Fortuity Cellars:

One of Washington State's hottest new wineries and winner of numerous wine and business awards including the 2019 SBA Rising Startup of the Year.

“A relative newcomer to Washington’s wine scene, Emily and Lee Fergestrom’s winery, established in 2017, is already making waves.” Sean P. Sullivan - previously of Wine Enthusiast

Fortuity Cellars continuously delivers wines of the highest caliber from the Yakima Valley AVA. Including multiple platinum, double platinum, and 96 point wines. Fortuity delivers crisp, clean and aromatic white and rosé wines and brilliantly balanced, fruit forward red wines that demonstrate what’s possible from Washington’s premier wine growing region.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $19.40 per hour

Expected hours: 7 – 18 per week

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Paid sick time
• Paid training

Work Location: In person

Salary : $17 - $18