Tasting Room Associate
(Wine Jobs:
Wine Retail & Sommelier)
Full Time
Burgess Cellars
Deer Park,
California
Burgess Cellars is seeking a friendly, knowledgable and enthusiastic candidate to work in our Tasting Room. We are a family owned company, and this applicant must enjoy providing the high quality, informational and memorable hospitality experience we provide for each and every guest.
Please send resume and cover letter to [email protected]. Applications will NOT be accepted without a professional cover letter. We believe a cover letter is an appropriate demonstration of a candidates enthusiasm, professionalism and demeanor.
We are seeking two qualities:
1) A passion for our story, and a great communicative ability to share our story with our guests.
2) A meticulous approach to maintaining our Tasting Room, and conducting our operations and logistics.
PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING JOB DESCRIPTION THOROUGHLY:
Hours:
*This is a Part-Time position.
*We estimate 20~ hours per week.
*Work days will include every other Saturday, and 2-3 week days.
Job Summary:
*Greet all guests to the Tasting Room, pours wines for tasting, discusses wine and responds to customer questions as appropriate.
*Educate guests on the Burgess Cellars story, vineyards and winemaking process.
*Promote the sale and maintenance of wine club membership.
*Operate POS system, executing daily transactions and arranging shipping.
*Maintain the Tasting Room with a meticulous eye for detail, including daily cleaning, restocking, merchandising.
*Participate and assist with special hospitality events that occur at the winery.
*Participate in company-sponsored wine educational and development opportunities.
Job Requirements:
*Is knowledgeable about wines, accurately describes wines, winemaking techniques, winery history, appellations, and unique aspects of wines.
*Takes the initiative for self-development in the areas of our wines, general hospitality, and for acquiring effective sales techniques and acumen.
*Previous tasting room or restaurant experience preferred.
*Must be 21 years of age.
*Possesses professional appearance and demeanor.
*High level customer service and communication skills.
*Experience in hospitality or restaurants required.
*Must be able to work a flexible schedule including weekends.
*Must be 21 years of age with a valid driver's license.
*Must be able to stand for long periods of time and lift 40 lbs.
*Ability to operate a POS (Vin65) system and conduct sales transactions.
How To Apply
Applications will NOT be accepted without a professional cover letter. We believe a cover letter is an appropriate demonstration of a candidates enthusiasm, professionalism and demeanor.