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

  Trump Winery

  Charlottesville, Virginia

Trump Winery in Charlottesville, Virginia is looking for professional, enthusiastic, diligent, hard working, and friendly people to join our Tasting Room staff. Position is part-time with weekend and holiday hours required.

• Potential candidates must be able to work in a team atmosphere and give exemplary customer service.
• Youmust have the ability to multi-task, be self directed, and the desire to work with the public in a professional and welcoming manner.
• Wine knowledge is beneficial but on the job training will be provided.
• Previous experience in a winery, food service, bar, or barista is a plus
• We provide a fun atmosphere, educational opportunities, and a competitive hourly rate with incentives.
• We offer a generous employee discount in our Tasting Room and discounted hotel rates at Trump Hotels.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Greeting and educating guests on wine, wine industry, and Charlottesville tourism
• Serve wine and food
• Promote profitable sales of Trump Wine, Wine Club, merchandise and events
• Ability to respond intelligently to guest questions regarding Trump Wine, wine making, Trump Winery
• Execution of closing and opening duties
• Clean, organize, and stock Tasting Room and kitchen
• Process payment transactions on POS system
• Other duties as assigned to ensure the business runs efficiently

REQUIREMENTS:

• MUST be 21 years of age or older
• Exemplary customer service skills
• Ability to interact with guests with all levels of wine knowledge
• Experience and knowledge of wine preferred, but not required.
• Must have an interest in learning about wine
• Must be able to work on your feet for 8+ hours per day
• Flexible availability to include weekends, evenings, and holidays
• Ability to lift, push, and pull 50 pounds