What are the responsibilities and job description for the Tasting Room Associate position at Heron Hill Winery?
Tasting Room Consumer Educator
Heron Hill Winery, Hammondsport, NY 14840
Job description
Heron Hill Winery on Keuka Lake has been making award-winning wine for 50 years in the Finger Lakes. This is a great opportunity to join this growing and exciting industry and gain experience in the hospitality field!
Position Skills
This is both an educational and hospitality position, applicants must be:
- Energetic, articulate, hard-working, self-motivated, and must enjoy working with the public.
- Passionate about wine and be a team player who is above all committed to providing excellent customer service experiences.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities
- Greet and serve wines for guests by making them feel welcomed by engaging with them.
- Describe wines, wine making techniques, and winery history.
- Take initiative to work independently, as well as the ability to work well within a team environment.
- Sell Heron Hill products to customers with confidence by educating and assisting the customer in making purchasing decisions.
- Promote and sell elevated tasting experiences, Wine Club memberships and special events at the winery.
- Accurately process transactions using a POS computer system.
- Stock and maintain the cleanliness of the tasting room.
- Wash and polish glassware.
- Assist with special events in the Tasting Room.
- Other duties as assigned by Manager.
Qualifications
- Demonstrate outstanding customer service skills.
- Accurately handle customer transactions, including cash register and daily accounting.
- Ability to provide quality and proper service of multiple guests or groups at once.
- Must be minimum 21 years of age and have a valid driver's license.
- MUST BE ABLE TO WORK SUMMER THROUGH FALL, ON WEEKENDS AND HOLIDAYS, AS REQUIRED.
- Passion for wine and hospitality.
- Professional appearance and demeanor.
- Ability to stand and walk for long periods of time.
- Able to lift cases of wine (40 pounds).
Salary/Benefits
- Tips
- Sales bonus opportunity
- Employee discounts
- Consistent schedule
Job Type: Currently offering both full-time and part-time.
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Holidays
- Weekend availability
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
- Customer service: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: One location
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $16.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Paid training
Shift:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
Ability to Commute:
- Hammondsport, NY 14840 (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $16