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

Part Time

  Valdemar Estates (http://www.valdemarestates.com)

  Walla Walla, Washington

Valdemar Estates is a fast paced tasting room and tapas restaurant in Walla Walla looking for astute sales professionals to serve the wine novice to wine aficionado. Wine knowledge preferred, but not a necessity. You must possess a desire to constantly learn about the winery business, possess excellent communication skills and have a desire to provide exceptional sales and service at all times. As both a tasting room and a restaurant, the customer experience is paramount. Must be extremely reliable, work well under pressure, and display a positive work ethic. Sales experience a plus. A unique opportunity for the wine enthusiast in you to serve the customer.

Job Responsibilities:

  • Educate the guests about the wines, winemaking techniques and winery information and history.
  • Help customers make selections by building customer confidence; offering suggestions and opinions.
  • Contribute to group sales goals by accomplishing personal goals.
  • Greet and serve guests in a friendly, gracious manner
  • Promote the wines of the Valdemar by pouring and selling the wines and adjusting content of presentation based on qualifying customer’s personal interest, knowledge and ability to purchase.
  • Promote the Wine Club
  • Provide service and support for privately booked events
  • Be able to learn and present wine material as directed
  • Maintain and restock your working area
  • Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks;
  • Project a professional company image through in-person interaction.
  • Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
  • Other duties as assigned

Skills and requirements:

  • Excellent presentation, verbal and written communication skills in English a must
  • Visibility of work requires attention to detail and discretion with confidential information.
  • Excellent Customer Service Skills
  • Sales
  • Ability to work quickly and under pressure
  • Must have ability to prioritize multiple tasks and adhere to strict deadlines
  • Must be 21 years of age or older
  • Must possess reliable transportation
  • Reports to: Tasting Room Manager
  • Daytime weekend availability required.

Job Type: Part-time

 

 

Compensation: $14.00 to $16.00 /hour

How To Apply

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