Tasting Room Associate
(Wine Jobs:
Wine Retail & Sommelier)
Part Time
Russian River Vineyards,
California
About us:
At Russian River Vineyards (RRV), our wine comes first. Located in the heart of the renowned Russian River wine-making region of Sonoma County, RRV has been producing outstanding wines since its first planting in 1963.
Winemaker Giovanni Balistreri, a 4th generation Sonoma County farmer, lovingly crafts award-winning wines year after year. We are a small, welcoming winery with no pretensions. We nurture a friendly, casual, and easy-going atmosphere across our operations…but we are serious about the quality of our wines and about taking care of our customers.
Qualifications
· Tasting Room Experience (preferred)
· Retail Sales (preferred)
· Restaurant Experience (preferred)
Responsibilities
· Perform daily tasting room and outdoor tasting duties: conduct tastings and tours, restock wine, wipe down tables, serve food, bus and wash glasses, perform inventory, etc.
· Understand and exceed sales monthly goals
· Assist with hospitality special events, as needed
· Represent brand at outside functions, as needed
· Create a warm and memorable experience for the guests, building brand loyalty
· Describe wine club options
· Promote and procure tastings, glass pours and bottle-sales
· Sell wine club memberships
Requirements:
· Professional appearance and demeanor
· Must be at least 21-years-old
· Must be able to work weeknight events and weekends
· Must be able to stand and walk for extended periods as required by job duties
· Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills
· Proficient on the computer (familiarity with POS systems desired)
· Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs on a regular basis and coordinate multiple tasks simultaneously
· Professional, personable, welcoming, with excellent hospitality and customer service focus
· Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm
Salary:
From $17 plus tips and Wine Club sales commissions
Job Type
Part-time to begin (weekends a must)
How To Apply
(no phone calls please)
