Tasting Room Staff (Wine Jobs: Wine Retail & Sommelier)

  Bogle Vineyards

  Clarksburg, California

POSITION SUMMARY: Tasting room employees are the public relations ambassadors of Bogle Winery. Our Tasting Room staff greet our guests and provide assistance as they sample and purchase wine and merchandise. As a liaison between Bogle and the public, tasting room employees must  demonstrate warmth, a sense of integrity, efficiency, and a growing knowledge about Bogle wines.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensures a positive guest experience by providing exemplary customer service.

• Greet/acknowledge every guest within 30 seconds of entering tasting room.

• Pour wines using measured pour spouts.

• Responsible service of alcohol which includes checking identification of any guests appearing to be 30 years old or less as well as never serving wine to any guest that exhibits signs of being over the legal limit.

• Selling wine and merchandise using a computer based cash register program.

• Provide accurate information about Bogle Winery and the Sacramento Delta.

• Provide accurate information about our wine club and encourage guests to sign up.

• Restock wines and merchandise at the end of each shift and as otherwise necessary.

• Carry out customer purchases using hand cart when necessary.

• Maintain a clean and safe tasting room, restrooms and picnic grounds at all times.

• Periodically ensure that the picnic area is free of litter, glasses/bottles etc.

• Perform clean-up duties at the end of each shift including disposal of all garbage and recycling.

• Utilize proper safety techniques at all times (i.e. hand-cart, lifting, glass handling etc.)

• Perform any other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be at least 21 years of age.

• Experience working in a public relations or hospitality capacity is a plus. Wine knowledge is preferred.

• Proven customer service focus utilizing tact and poise to a wide variety of personalities at all times.

• Enthusiasm, friendly demeanor, and an outgoing personality with a good sense of humor are required.

• Presents professionally, dressing appropriately for the position.

• Capable of multi-tasking while working in a challenging fast paced environment

• Must be willing and available to work frequent weekends and holidays.

• Computer skills: Basic knowledge of Microsoft Word and experience with retail POS operation and cash handling.

• Travel requirements: May include occasional local travel to off-site wine tastings. Must have valid driver’s license, and be insurable by the company’s insurance provider. (If called for an interview you will be required to bring your DMV printout)

MINIMUM SHIFT REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be available to attend quarterly staff meetings.

• Must work at least 6 weekend shifts per quarter.

• Must work at least 4 holiday shifts per year. A list of holiday shifts will be provided by the manager at the first meeting each year.

• Must work at least 1 shift during the annual Port Weekend event in February

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Must be able to lift and carry at least 45 pounds frequently. Must be able to stand for long periods of time. Must be able to bend, twist, reach, push, pull on a frequent basis. 

How To Apply

To apply for employment, please download and complete our application in the link below:

http://boglewinery.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/Bogle-EmploymentApplication-Writable.pdf

Please E-mail or fax your application with your resume to :
Email: [email protected]
Fax: 916-471-0118

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