What are the responsibilities and job description for the Winery Tasting Room Associate position at Red Newt Cellars, Winery & Bistro?
Red Newt Cellars has been a leading player in the Finger Lakes wine and culinary scene for over 25 years. And 2025 is going to be, with your help, the best year yet! We are hiring hospitality professionals to deliver our vision of excellence in wine, food and service to our guests.
The members of the Red Newt team are the faces of Red Newt and create the lasting relationships we cherish. We are looking for team members who work well in a fast paced team environment and are committed to providing a memorable rewarding experience for our guests and our team.
Our ideal candidates will have:
- A kind and welcoming manner when engaging with our guests
- Customer service experience
- Knowledge and experience with wine
- A desire to create exceptional experiences for guests
- A team oriented mindset
Job Responsibilities Include:
- Engaging guests with tastings and conversation about our wines
- Providing attentive wine and food service for our seated guests
- Promoting and sell memberships to our wine clubs
- Operating the point of sale to close sales and track wine club activities
- Participating in opening and closing duties each day
- Maintaining appropriate inventory levels on the sales floor
- Participating in paid staff training
- Having FUN and working as a member of an awesome wine and food service team!
Requirements:
- Must be at least 21 years of age
- Must uphold NYS laws, including checking ID’s for age verification
- Able to lift a case of wine(~36 lbs) and work extended hours on your feet
Full and part-time positions are available. Weekend availability is required. Most positions are seasonal, with the busiest season being May - October. But some positions extend through the winter. Typically pay is about $25-$28 per hour ($16/hr tips).
Interested applicants should apply with a resume and a letter explaining why they are interested in working at Red Newt.
Job Type: Full time / Part time
Pay: $16.00 - $28.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Paid sick time
- Employee discount
- 401(k) for qualified employees
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $16.00 - $28.00 per hour
Expected hours: 16 – 40 per week
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
- Paid training
Shift:
- Day shift
Work Location: In person
Salary : $16 - $28
