TASTING ROOM ASSOCIATE (Wine Jobs: Wine Retail & Sommelier)

  Matchbook Wine Company

  Zamora, California

The Matchbook Tasting Room is looking for fun, energetic, hardworking people to join our team! The position requires self-motivated individuals with a passion for and knowledge of wine. Our tasting room is open daily so flexible availability including weekends and holidays is a must. Hospitality service experience is a plus.

The Tasting Room Associate will work weekends, holidays and assist with events as directed by the Tasting Room Manager. The position requires self-motivated individual who thrives in a fun and fast-paced environment. Passion for and knowledge of wine is a plus.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Able to work weekends, holidays, and evenings as needed
• Ensure a positive experience for our guests with exceptional customer service
• Selling wine and merchandise using a computer-based cash register
• Package and ship wine orders
• Pour wine for customers
• Restock merchandise
• Responsible service of alcohol which includes checking guest identification
• Pour wine at “off-site winery” events as needed
• Build relationships with guest to increase sales and stimulate repeat visits
• Assist with open/close procedures, including day-to-day maintenance of Tasting Room, e.g. restocking inventory, washing and polishing glasses, cleaning tables, maintaining general appearance of Tasting Room
• Handle routine cash register transactions and daily accounting of sales
• Carry out customer purchases
• Perform clean-up duties at the end of each shift
• Close our cash register
• Lock and secure Tasting Room

Minimum Requirements:

• Able to stand for long hours while working
• Must have the ability to lift and move 50 pounds
• Must be 21 years of age or older
• Must be able to work a minimum of two days per month
• Must be available on Friday evenings
• Must be able to work at least 2 Holiday Shifts (Presidents Day, Memorial Day, Labor Day, Day after Thanksgiving, and New Year’s Eve)
• Must be available to work weekends and occasional Mondays and Fridays

How To Apply

Apply with your resume and cover letter.

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