Elk Haven Winery is looking for friendly and experienced tasting room associates to provide excellent hospitality to our guests. We will be opening a tasting room in the Harvest Yard development. Opening day to be announced soon. Our tasting room will offer wine and spirits tastings along with cocktails. We will be open daily. Our opening times will be 12-6pm to start, but we anticipate that to change as we get a better idea of traffic. The ideal candidate will have a flexible schedule.

Who You Are :

Ideal candidates, who are team players, will display some or all of the following qualities: Honesty, Transparency, Open-Mindedness, Self Starter, Service Heart Perceptiveness, Emotional Intelligence, Willingness to Learn, Excellent Communicator Ability to Empathize and Have Good Relationships with Co-workers Comfortable Working with the Public Ability to maintain a professional attitude in a fast-paced, high volume work environment.

What You Will Do :

Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following: Greet each guest warmly and genuinely, in a timely manner. Present a professional, positive demeanor to visitors. Pour, present, and sell wine and spirits. Actively promote the benefits of our wine club. Educate guests on Red Mountain wine country information. Provide guests with a tailored and unforgettable experience. Check out customers and assist with the carryout of purchases to their vehicles. Check identification as required by WA state regulations for serving alcoholic beverages. Recognize the symptoms of intoxication and inform management. Maintain the tasting room sales floor and additional facility areas. Send nightly reports utilizing the reports in Commerce 7. Help with events both inside and outside the tasting room. Requirements for the

Position :

Must be able to commute to the Elk Haven tasting room, be 21 years of age or older, and have: Experience in a winery, brewery, distillery, restaurant, or tasting room. Ability to pass a drug test that includes marijuana. Ability to lift items up to 55 lbs. Ability to stand, walk, and talk for lengthy periods of time. Ability to multitask and switch tasks quickly. Demonstrated people skills. Computer experience with POS software or ability to learn them. C7 experience a plus Availability to work weekends and evenings, ideal if you have open availability. Current Washington State Food Handler's card or ability to obtain one in the first 30 days of employment. Current Washington State Class 12 (MAST) Liquor Permit or ability to obtain one in the first 30 days of employment.

The Experience You Bring :

The ideal candidates' sought-after experience may include past work at:

Winery, Brewery, or Distillery Tasting Room Coffee Shop, Restaurant, Hospitality, Hotel Customer Service Host/Hostess/Host Person Sales What Will Set You Apart :

High school diploma or State-issued equivalency certificate. Bachelor's Degree. Beginning, intermediate, or advanced CSW, CWE, Sommelier, WSET etc. certification. Enrollment in a university or college hospitality or enology program, etc. Experience in the wine industry. Experience with winery software.

Hourly Compensation:

$18-20 DOE + tips

Additional Compensation and Benefits:

-Employee Discount -Paid sick leave Elk Haven Winery is an equal opportunity employer. We consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other protected class. If interested in this position, please include your resume and cover letter. Please include your favorite wine experience. All ages over 21 are encouraged to apply.

Job Type:

Part-time Pay:

$18.00 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

Employee discount Paid sick time Application Question(s): Are you willing to authorize a background check? Can you pass a drug test that includes screening for marijuana? Are you 21 years old? Are you available to work evenings and weekends?

Experience:

customer service / retail/ food: 1 year (Preferred) Ability to

Commute:

Woodinville, WA 98072 (Required)

Work Location:

In person