What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cider House Associate position at Vermont Cider Company?
Description
Vermont Cider Company is currently looking to hire a Cider House Associate. Responsibilities include greeting and serving our visitors, guiding them to our tour area, serving at our bar, and assisting with the Cider House operation. This includes opening and closing the visitor center and bar, handling retail sales, maintaining and stocking inventory, event coordination and maintenance of the visitor center. In addition to the Cider House role, this candidate will also work closely with the marketing team and assist in marketing administrative tasks. We are seeking an outgoing customer-oriented person who has a passion for our brands and the industry we are in.
Schedule is Wednesday through Sunday, with Monday and Tuesdays off.
WHAT WE OFFER
- Pay rate of $17 to $20 per hour depending on experience.
- Full-time position with a comprehensive benefits package - Medical, dental, vision, life & accidental insurance, 401k with employer match, paid time off, paid parental leave, annual bonus plan and more!
WHAT YOU WILL DO
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Provide sensational customer service.
- Maximize product sales through education and recommendations. Build consumer loyalty and trust.
- Maintain visitor center appearance: product descriptions, tasting notes, pricing, stocking shelves, stacks and coolers
- Assist in managing inventory, ordering, and weekly/monthly Cider House tasks.
- Manage and fulfill eCommerce cider platform
- Follow all food safety guidelines including hand washing, sanitizing, cooling, heating, and storing of product to guard against contamination and assure that all products are safe for consumption.
- Follow all safety guidelines to ensure safe work practices are used at all times and to ensure that a safe working and shopping environment is maintained at all times.
- Enforce age identification checks on purchase of alcoholic beverages.
- General marketing and sales administrative tasks. Interested in Marketing, working with the team on events, social media and more.
- Everyone in marketing and sales is an all-around brand champion attending festivals and events and representing the brands to our fans.
- Comply with all VCC policies and procedures, ensuring that all activities are conducted within local, state and federal laws.
Requirements
WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED
- Minimum of 1 year of experience working in retail or the food/beverage industry.
- Ability to be licensed through the Department of Liquor Control for class 1 (bar sales/samples) and class 2 (package sales)
- Experience in the beverage industry is a plus
- Candidate must have great attention to detail and be comfortable using computerized register system
- Experience in retail field preferred.
- Proficiency with computer programs is preferred - MS Excel, Word.
- Ability to lift 35 pounds on a regular basis, and to stock items.
About Vermont Cider Company
We reinvigorated American hard cider in 1991 and continue to lead the category through our commitment to crafting innovative and refreshing hard ciders. Vermont Cider Co. crafts a variety of ciders for a variety of consumers. Our portfolio is as diverse as our fans. There’s iconic Woodchuck, fruit-forward Wyder’s and most recently Vermont Cider Co. introduced Day Chaser, a spirit based RTD canned cocktail with a variety of styles featuring real tequila and real vodka. For additional information please visit www.vtciderco.com.
Vermont Cider Company is an equal opportunity employer. Employment is subject to verification of background investigation.
*Any coverages for health insurance and retirement benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.
Salary : $17 - $20
