Tasting Room Assistant Manager (Wine Jobs: Wine Retail & Sommelier)

Full Time

  Hahn Family Wines (http://www.hahnwines.com)

  Hahn Estate, California

Hahn Family Wines has a unique opportunity at our Hahn Estate Tasting Room located in Soledad, CA for a professional with management experience, an eye for detail and passion for wine.  The Tasting Room Assistant Manager will be a self- starter that will work together with our Tasting Room Manager to provide leadership and oversight of the Tasting Room, with the goal of creating an unforgettable and amazing experience for guests. Primary functions include: collaboration on hiring and management of the staff that serve our customers; designing and implementing creative selling strategies with the ultimate goal of enhancing our guests’ experience; ensuring profitable sales while managing Tasting Room operations in an efficient, cost effective manner.

Essential duties and responsibilities include the following:

  • 40% Tasting Room Operations and Projects

  • 15% Tasting Room Guest Service and Sales

  • 25% Tasting Room Staff Management and Training

  • 10% Inventory/Merchandising/Procurement

  • 10% Other Duties as Required

Additional functions include, but are not limited to:

Opening/closing of Tasting Room; cash draw reconciliations and closing of registers; performs data entry and report functions; filing and other clerical duties, as needed. Greets guests, performs wine tastings and tours; safety and compliance checks. Safely operates and drives ATV for tours and company vehicles.

Competencies and Requirements:

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

Bachelor’s degree preferred, in Business or Retail ManagementMinimum of 2 years management experience, ideally wine retail related

Project management skills with direct marketing and outreach skills

Proficient with computers, MS Office Suite with working knowledge of social media

Understanding of generally accepted accounting principles

Ability to accurately forecast and plan

Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written

Detailed, dependable and results oriented professional, with positive attitude

Self-starter with ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment

Ability to speak confidently, accurately and auditable in front of groups of people

Organized with ability to prioritize when handling multiple tasks

Ability to perform basic math skills and close out daily transactions with accuracy

Must be flexible and available to work variable schedule and holidays

Ability to assume leadership role, make sound decisions, embrace and manage change

Exceptional customer service and sales skills

Strong people management and general interpersonal skills

Valid driver's license with the ability to be insured by Hahn Family Wines

Bilingual Spanish and working knowledge of winemaking is a plus

Because of the nature of this position, all candidates must be at least 21 years of age to apply.

Willingness and ability to:

  • Work non-traditional business hours including weekends, holidays and occasional travel and evening hours.

  • Work in various weather conditions   

  • Sit and work at computer for extended periods of time

  • Work on feet for extended periods of time; stand and walk; talk with groups of people

  • Kneel and bend, lift and stack wine cases

  • Comfortably push/pull, lift, carry and move minimum of 50 lbs. repetitively

Compensation

 

Hahn Family Wines offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package.  For immediate consideration, please email your resume with cover letter and salary requirements in PDF format to: [email protected].  Please indicate “Tasting Room Assistant Manager” as the SUBJECT of your email. Only resumes that include salary requirements will be considered.  All resumes received will be kept confidential.

 

 

 

 

How To Apply

For immediate consideration, please email your resume with cover letter and salary requirements in PDF format to: [email protected]. Please indicate “Tasting Room Assistant Manager” as the SUBJECT of your email. Only resumes that include salary requirements will be considered. All resumes received will be kept confidential

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