Tasting Room Sales & Hospitality
(Wine Jobs:
Wine Retail & Sommelier)
Full Time
Truett Hurst Winery
California,
California
Description:
Truett Hurst was founded by two families with deep roots in winemaking and a passion for dark, rich zinfandel. We are seeking enthusiastic, passionate, adaptable and hard-working individuals to join our tasting room team. This is a part-time position, ranging anywhere from 2-4 days per week. Weekends and some nights a must.
Qualifications:
• Friendly demeanor, strong sales history and positive attitude
• Excellent customer service and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work well in a fast-paced environment, anticipate guest needs and provide exceptional service.
• Ability to multi-task and demonstrate initiative.
• Must have weekend, holiday and some evening availability
• Must be 21 years of age and have professional appearance and demeanor
• Appreciates the beauty found in wine
• Ability to lift and carry up to 45-50 pounds
Duties & Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• Greet all visitors in a friendly, helpful manner
• Pour and describe wines, relate wine knowledge and sell effectively
• Cares for each guest with the same upmost respect while curtailing their tasting experience to the individual
• Maximize opportunities for wine sales and new wine club memberships
• Creates an unforgettable experience for the guest
• Perform bar duties- buffing glasses, stocking wine, engaging with customers, and ringing in orders
• Shows initiative and ownership over the property & space – identifying when something needs doing, and doing it.
• Maintain wine & non-wine inventory levels in tasting room. Initiate reorder of items through manager
• Dependability, timeliness, and attention to detail.
Position reports to Wine Club & Tasting Room Manager
Start date: Immediately
Salary: Hourly + wine club & tasting room bonus’