Wine Specialist

ABOUT CARBOY WINERY

Carboy Winery is Colorado's largest wine operation in one of the next frontiers in American winemaking, expanding to four locations in five years. Since 2016 our award-winning wines have helped lift the Colorado wine industry into prominence as a wine region ripe with possibilities. This new frontier provides many unique opportunities for innovative and ambitious winemaking. Carboy Winery brings a distinctive and adventurous style to traditional American wine with estate vineyards in both Colorado and Washington. Our goal is to create wines that reveal the sustainable growing conditions, extraordinary terroir, and unmistakable typicity of Colorado's Grand Valley and Washington's Horse Heaven Hills AVA. Behind our rapid growth is a strong culture centered on our people and genuine hospitality. Our culture enables and empowers our employees and partners to do their most impactful work as effortlessly as possible enabling us to achieve our mission and ultimately enhancing employee retention, satisfaction, and growth. Winery of the Year

• Company Week:

  2021 Colorado Manufacturing Awards "Best Winery"

• Colorado Biz:

  2021 Best of Colorado Business Choice Awards "Best Winery"

• Colorado Biz:

  2022 Best of Colorado Business Choice Awards "Finalist"

• Colorado Biz:

  2022 Top Company Awards "Best in Show"
• 2021 Colorado Governor's Cup Wine Competition "Best in Show"
• 2022 Colorado Governor's Cup Wine Competition

CARBOY WINERY

• LITTLETON Our flagship winery and tasting room lies just 20 minutes south of Denver.

With a stunning Rocky Mountain backdrop, Carboy Winery Littleton creates a beautiful escape from the city commotion. As the winery's first tasting room and original wine production facility, this suburban paradise brings the joy of Colorado Wine Country to the Front Range.

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Wine Specialist position at Carboy Winery is the frontline of ambassadorship for the winery and brand. This is a hybrid position of hospitality and sales where the number one goal is to provide guests with an outstanding and unique winery experience. The Wine Specialist must be able to execute traditional walk-in tastings, along with private, and educational experiences. Wine Specialists must have strong wine knowledge, and a willingness to learn, and exhibit enthusiasm in sharing all information with our guests. The ideal candidate will engage, educate and entertain all wine enthusiasts, have an appreciation for the diverse wine and food culture we've established, possess a positive attitude, and is an effective team player in an often fast paced environment.

AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITIES

Provide excellent customer service with a focus on building long-term relationships and regulars. Educate guests on Carboy wines Actively promote wine sales and Wine Club memberships to create long-term relationships with our brand Monitor and uphold visual standards of all areas with guest access Understand and use the POS system to perform opening and closing procedures, perform sales functions and assemble daily deposits Restock retail wines and other items Answer phones when necessary and understand where to direct incoming calls Assist with preparation of food plates and food accompaniments Assist with washing and polishing of glassware Perform closing duties to ensure cleanliness and security Actively participate in regularly scheduled staff meetings and trainings Support onsite and offsite events as needed Support the sales and marketing staff as needed

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Minimum High school diploma or equivalent Minimum 1 year of wine industry or hospitality experience Knowledge of general winemaking and viticulture techniques or strong willingness to learn Ability to acquire specific knowledge of The Carboy Winery portfolio Excellent communication skills Ability to lift 50 pounds Basic computer skills, including POS and reservation systems Flexible schedule to include weekends and some evenings Able to stand for long periods of time

Job Type:

Part-time Pay:

$500.00

• $800.

00 per week

Benefits:

Employee discount Flexible schedule

Shift:

Day shift Evening shift

Work Location:

In person