Tasting Room Associate
(Wine Jobs:
Wine Retail & Sommelier)
Part Time
DeLille Cellars
Woodinville,
Washington
Description:
Located at one of Woodinville's Premier wineries, successful candidates will join a dynamic group of hard working professionals that are dedicated and passionate selling wine and providing great experiences.
Part-time position requiring primarily weekend and holiday shifts. We are searching for an enthusiastic individual to join our Tasting Room Team. Must be at least 21 years of age and have the ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
Desired Qualities:
• Professional, personable, welcoming, with excellent hospitality and customer service focus
• Strong general wine knowledge is required along with familiarity of Washington wine industry.
• Public speaking experience preferred but not required.
• Previous sales and customer service experience in the hospitality industry.
• Enthusiastic, passionate and an astute listener.
• Positive attitude in customer interactions and with co-workers.
• Proficient computer skills
• Regular weekend and Holiday shifts required (Friday, Saturday & Sunday)
• Flexibility in an ever changing fast paced environment
General Duties and Responsibilities:
• Ensure all visitors are greeted in a timely fashion and leave with a positive, memorable experience.
• Present wine and provide wine education and accurate winery history. Washington State Class 12 servers permit is required.
• Pour wine and provide wine education and accurate winery history.
• Effectively promote and sell wine and wine club memberships to guests
• Participate in special events as well as off-site winery functions.
• Replenish wine and merchandise as needed -- ability to repeatedly lift 50 lbs.
• General housekeeping duties to ensure the appearance and cleanliness of the tasting room are up to standard
• Represent the company and brand professionally, graciously and enthusiastically
• Ability to handle routine purchasing transactions with accuracy
Physical/Mental Requirements:
• Valid Washington State MAST Class 12 Permit
• Valid Washington State Food Handlers Permit
• Must be 21 years of age
• Ability to stand and walk for long periods of time
• Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs
• Ability to read, understand and comprehend instructions, correspondences and memos.
