Tasting Room Associate
(Wine Jobs:
Wine Retail & Sommelier)
Full Time
The Wine Foundry
Napa,
California
Small southern Napa winery, looking for an energetic, personable, upbeat and highly customer-service oriented sales professional who wants an opportunity to grow into a FT wine sales and tasting room manager, eventually responsible for all aspects of the Direct to Consumer experience, including but not limited to wine sales, tastings, tours, scheduling reservations, networking, and managing our wine club. Must have flexibility during the week with weekends mandatory. Candidate must have exceptional customer service skills and enjoy working with the public, with the ability to intelligently share wine knowledge, encourage sales and wine club membership, and create a memorable experience for our visitors. Requires the ability to stand for long periods of time and to lift 50 lbs. Must be 21 yrs. old.
Responsibilities
Manage tastings and tours of the winery
Wine and retail sales
Knowledge of our story, our wines and our goals
Event support and staffing
Manage wine club shipments
Assist in various marketing tasks such as writing of tasting notes, flyers, etc.
Online and in person networking with local drivers, tour companies, concierges, etc.
Attend and/or pour at industry events and hotels
Regular social media posts
Manage wine inventory, ordering and stocking
Glass washing/polishing and other similar tasks
Daily duties around the winery and tasting room
Qualification Requirements
Sales/Retail experience a plus
Exceptional customer service
Some wine knowledge, prior wine related job preferred
Ability to conduct tours and host small groups
Excellent writing ability
Computer proficiency (Mac and PC)
Consistent and reliable
Strong attention to detail and a general commitment to quality in all aspects of work
Must be able to work weekends, holidays and some evening events
Demonstrate a professional demeanor in all circumstances
Must be 21 years of age
Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs.
Ability to stand on one’s feet for extended periods of time
Compensation
Compensation will be determined on an individual basis with hourly rate, incentive and opportunity for tips.
How To Apply
Please submit cover letter and resume.
