Tasting Room Associate

Tasting Room Associate District Winery 385 Water St SE, Washington, DC 20003, United States Part Time • Hourly ($10.00) plus tips

Expires:

Jun 18, 2026 Be an early applicant Required Years of Experience 0-1 years Job Details District Winery--Tasting Room Associate (Full Time) District Winery is building one of Washington, D.C.'s most dynamic urban winery experiences, and we are seeking hospitality professionals who want to be part of that vision! The Tasting Room Associate at First Batch plays a pivotal role in delivering a world-class guest experience. In this hourly position, you will engage with guests, showcasing our wines, small plates, and overall winery experience. You will be responsible for confidently guiding guests through wine tastings, recommending wine pairings, and promoting our Wine Club and retail bottles. As a key representative of First Batch your primary goal is to enhance the guest experience while driving membership sales, retail bottle purchases, and awareness of our events, tours, and classes. This position requires a deep knowledge of our wines and events, a genuine passion for wine, and the ability to work seamlessly with a team Position Summary The Tasting Room Associate is a wine-driven service role for individuals with an existing foundation in wine and fine dining hospitality. This is not an entry-level position. We are looking for professionals who are confident in their wine knowledge, committed to continued education, and motivated to grow within a serious wine program. In this role, you will guide guests through thoughtful tastings, curate food and wine pairings, and serve as a trusted ambassador of our wines, Wine Club, and experiences. The ideal candidate blends polished service with authentic warmth and takes pride in delivering hospitality at the highest level.

Responsibilities Guest Experience & Hospitality:

Deliver a refined, welcoming, and personalized guest experience Confidently lead structured wine tastings with clarity and professionalism Provide intentional food and wine pairing recommendations Anticipate guest needs and maintain seamless service standards

Wine Knowledge & Education:

Demonstrate strong working knowledge of grape varietals, regions, tasting structure, and food pairings Speak confidently about District Winery's portfolio and urban winemaking approach Actively pursue ongoing wine education and professional development

Sales & Brand Representation:

Thoughtfully introduce and successfully close Wine Club memberships Drive retail bottle sales through consultative recommendations Promote tours, classes, and ticketed events Represent District Winery with professionalism and pride

Team Collaboration & Operational Excellence:

Collaborate seamlessly with culinary, events, and management teams Maintain a polished, organized, and fully stocked tasting room Execute opening, closing, and inventory procedures with precision Accurately process transactions and uphold cash handling standards Qualifications Minimum 1+ year of service experience in casual fine dining or fine dining required Existing wine knowledge required (varietals, regions, tasting notes, structure, pairings) Wine certification (WSET, CMS, or equivalent) strongly preferred Full-time availability required, including evenings, weekends, and holidays Professional, polished demeanor with a genuine passion for wine and hospitality Interest in building a long-term career in wine-focused hospitality Essential Duties Ability to stand and/or walk for 8-10 hours per shift Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds Ability to navigate stairs within the venue Availability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays District Winery provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Compensation Details Compensation:

Hourly ($10.00) plus tips

Benefits & Perks:

Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Paid Time Off, Commuter Benefits Required Skills Strong Communication Skills Customer Service Orientation Attention to Detail Ability to Work Under Pressure Time Management Skills Teamwork and Collaboration Sales Skills Problem Solving Skills