Tasting Room Associate

Tasting Room Employee Job Description Position Summary:

• Greet all visitors to English Newsom Cellars and pour wines for tasting.
• Converse with customers on the wine and wine / food pairings
• Create a memorable experience for the customer
• Describe and answer questions regarding our wines, merchandise, history and facility.
• Handle sales transactions, cash register and accounting of daily sales
• Answer phone and take phone orders , answer questions and give directions to the winery.
• Pack wine orders for shipment
• Assist in maintaining cleanliness of winery
• Assist with events as needed
• Represent English Newsom Cellars at outside functions as needed
• Acquire and maintain thorough wine knowledge
• Perform other duties as assigned by management
• Weekend work is required
• Maintenance of bar including washing glasses and organizing supplies
• Prepare food for guests and follow food handling guidelines
• Label all food with expiration labels
• Complete duties from Opening / Closing Cleaning Checklist.

Responsibilities include facility housekeeping:

tasting room, restrooms, patio, windows, kitchen, floors, trash, dusting etc.

• Meetings and trainings are mandatory and will be scheduled based on business needs
• Work in a team environment and perform duties assigned by management.

Qualifications:

• Wine related experience helpful
• Knowledge of wine and wine production
• Commitment to excellence and high standards
• Proficient on the computer and POS system
• Excellent oral communication and presentation skills
• Strong organizational, problem solving and analytical skills
• Professional appearance and demeanor
• Excellent customer service skills
• Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions.
• Willingness to work with constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to bend, squat, climb, push, stoop and crouch repeatedly.
• Must be able to stand and walk for extended periods
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds
• Coordinate multiple tasks simultaneously

Job Type:

Part-time Pay:

$15.00 - $15.50 per hour

Benefits:

Employee discount Flexible schedule

Work Location:

In person