Tasting Room Host

Required Years of Experience

0-1 years

Job Details We are searching for an energetic and enthusiastic person to join our team as a Full-Time & Part-Time Winery Tasting Room Host. We are seeking a person who will posses previous hospitality experience and superior customer service skills. The ideal candidate will possess a positive and outgoing demeanor. Weekends and some holidays are required to work.

• This position entails commissions, bonuses and room to advance forward to extend your responsibilities at the Winery.
• This position offers a great opportunity to learn every facet of the wine industry. It entails weekend hosting and educating our guest about our wines while building our tasting room and wine club business.
• This position does offer full benefits after the probation period has been met. This includes Health, Dental, Vision, 401k matching program and paid vacation.

Duties of this Position

• Provide outstanding customer service to all guest while describing the wines, winemaking techniques and winery history to guest.
• Cultivate long term relationships with customers and club members to keep them coming back.
• Be comfortable asking for the sale and having the ability to operate cash registers / POS systems
• Answering incoming phone calls, assist and maintain stock of clean wine glasses, buffing glasses and bussing tables.
• This position will require day and night shifts depending on the events that will take place during the upcoming weeks.
• Taking guest orders for food & wine, then handling & serving food products to the guests
• Perform other duties assigned by the Tasting Room Manager

Qualifications & Skills

• Having some background and knowledge of the wine industry to educate and talk with people.
• Computer literacy, self-starter, clear communicator, positive team player and a multi-tasker.
• Must be highly motivated, independent, yet able to take direction.
• 1-3 years retail sales, food & beverage service and / or hospitality experience preferred.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50lbs and stand for long periods of time and you must have a valid driver's license.
• Must be 21 years of age to apply to this position

Please respond with resume and brief cover letter Compensation Details

Compensation: Hourly ($17.00 - $17.50) plus tips

Estimated Weekly Tips: $185

Benefits & Perks: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Paid Time Off, 401k

Required Skills

Reliability

Hospitality Driven

Strong interpersonal skills

Wine Sales

Sales Skills

Attention to Detail

Ability to Educate Others

Team Collaboration

Time Management Skills

Customer Relationship Management

Problem Solving Skills

Adaptability to Different Work Environments

Ability to Handle Multiple Tasks Simultaneously

Physical Stamina

Effective Communication Skills

Ability to Work Under Pressure

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