Olive Oil Tasting Room Associate

We are a small, family operated olive farm and olive oil production company seeking a self-motivated and enthusiastic individual to work as an associate in our olive oil tasting room. This is a part-time position that requires commitment to working 2-4 days per week. There is potential for the position to continue beyond the summer and for the candidate to take on additional work days as needed. Typical work hours are from 10:30 AM to 5:30 PM. We are open Thursday through Monday, and the business is closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Starting compensation is $17.50 per hour for the first 40 hours of work (training period), increasing to $18.50 per hour plus tips after the training period. Tips add $3 to $6 per hour to compensation. Part-time and full-time employees receive a 30% employee discount on olive oil purchases, and have an option to participate in the CalSavers retirement savings plan. If you join our team, you will obtain valuable knowledge and experience related to operating a small, sustainable, agricultural business. You will gain an in-depth knowledge of olive oil sensory evaluation and develop skills to educate customers about olive oil. You will also have opportunities to learn about how extra virgin olive oil is produced, including orchard management, harvest, milling, clarifying, bottling, and certification.

Responsibilities include:

Greeting guests and customers Presenting, pouring, and educating customers about olive oil Making sales of olive oil and other tasting room products Packing and shipping our products Cleaning and maintaining the attractiveness of the tasting room Helping with various projects on the farm including bottling, composting and tending to our small raised bed vegetable garden Assist with online communication and social media as needed Minimum qualifications: Customer service and people skills A positive and professional attitude Strong communication skills Ability to learn quickly Attention to detail Ability to prioritize and adapt in response to a fast-paced environment At least 18 years of age Preference will be given to students who are pursuing food science, agricultural business or other related agricultural majors/minors. Prior job experience in hospitality, retail/customer service, or education is a plus.

Job Type:

Part-time Pay:

From $17.50 per hour

Benefits:

Employee discount

Work Location:

In person