Wine Associate
(Wine Jobs:
Wine Retail & Sommelier)
Part Time
The Parliament Wine Lounge by Heringer Estates
Sacramento,
California
Purpose Statement: To sell our region, our brand and our products, while fostering authentic and genuine relationships with customers and communicating the excellence and uniqueness of the Heringer Estates brand at the Parliament Wine Lounge in Old Sacramento.
Reports to: Tasting Room Manager
Be the Welcoming Face of Heringer Estates!
Wine Associates at Heringer Estates is an essential part of the sales team and often the first and most important point of engagement with guests. The Parliament Wine Lounge is open from 12-8pm for wine tasting and private events. Our Winery Associates wear many hats to welcome guests and create meaningful, relaxing experiences at the tasting room.
This position is right for you if you are reliable, have an outgoing personality, love all the charms of farm life, thrive in a fast paced environment, and enjoy connecting with others. A passion for wine is not mandatory but a definite plus!
This is not your typical tasting room, "sit behind the bar and pour" type of position. At Heringer Estate we hold all of our team members to a high standard of performance and accountability in support of the family business. This position serves our guests in the tasting room, and private events.
Responsibilities Include:
- Embrace our customers like family and consistently exceed expectations by creating delightful, engaging, and educational wine experiences.
- Foster authentic relationships with guests to share the Heringer story and brand.
- Positively contribute to the team environment and have fun doing it.
- Keep sustainability in mind for initiatives of change and improvements to our small family business.
- Generate excellence by being humble, passionate, creative, open-minded and continuously work to improve personal knowledge.
- Lead with integrity by treating others as you would want to be treated and acting as an ambassador for Heringer Estates and the Clarksburg region everywhere you go.
Additional Responsibilities Include:
- Serve guests at the Parliament Wine Lounge in Old Sacramento and private events with efficiency and a smile.
- Independently maximize productivity during slower times by restocking and light housekeeping to maintain the Parliament.
- Be comfortable working with a variety of technology for daily sales and service.
- Stay up to date on current promotions, sales initiatives, and specials to share with guests.
- Operate at all times with the utmost integrity and loyalty to the team.
- Go above and beyond the norm to serve others and grow as a leader among leaders.
- Conduct light office duties and data entry as needed.
- Performs other duties as assigned by the Tasting Room Manager and Event Coordinator.
Pay: $16.5 hourly, plus tips, sales commissions and wine club member sign up bonuses
Work Schedule:
- 15-20 hours a week, Part time.
- Weekends and Evenings: hours and days will vary based on business operations
- Ability to attend evening meetings once a month and work special event
Experience
- Must be 21 years of age.
- Must be able to lift 50 lbs. and able to actively stand, or walk for extended periods.
- Hospitality and sales experience are a plus!
The ideal Wine Associate is someone that can flourish in various working environments and has a desire to grow both individually and professionally with Heringer Estates. This position is an excellent opportunity for anyone who wants to learn more about the California wine industry and be a part of a positive sales team.
How To Apply
Please send a cover letter and resume when you send your application.
