Tasting Room Manager
(Wine Jobs:
Wine Retail & Sommelier)
Part Time
Paso Robles,
California
We are looking for passionate candidates with a positive, can-do attitude. This candidate must have the passion for all things wine, good wine knowledge, but most importantly must have the eagerness to take the initiative to provide excellent hospitality, as we believe this is most important element to offering a world class winey experience.
The position centers on presentation and sales of wine through hosting daily tastings. This is a multi-faceted position that requires initiative, vision, high energy level and excellent communication skills and relationships with management, customers, and staff. Another key element to this position is assisting in setting up, taking down, and hosting special events that are held on a frequent basis at both our indoor and outdoor venue spaces.
Job Responsibilities
• Prepares the tasting room for opening and closing daily.
• Host and educate customers about each wine’s unique story by providing amazing tasting experiences while focusing on building our tasting room sales and wine club base.
• Accurately handle daily tasks as well as complex POS transactions, including: entering orders, updating member profiles, customer service, etc.
• Processes phone orders and wine shipping orders.
• Stocks merchandise and supplies as needed.
• Various cleaning responsibilities as needed.
• Represents the LXV company and brand, professionally, graciously and enthusiastically.
• Availability to work weekends and evenings is a must.
• Get to know the Winemaker and learn about each wine in depth.
• Running a dishwasher to wash glassware and monitoring to make sure there are enough clean and dry glasses.
• On occasion, conduct educational wine tours of the facility teaching our guests about winemaking, the facility, the history of LXV Ranch & Winery, and the wines made at this facility.
• Work with the Tasting Room General Manager and Event Coordinator when there are events on the property.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
• Good written and oral communication skills. Strong attention to detail.
• Demonstrated capability to interface and maintain effective relationships with everyone working with the company
• Other critical skills include planning & organizing; problem identification/resolution, multi-tasking, follow-through skills to bring tasks to closure in a timely manner, priority setting, and having a sense of urgency in accomplishing tasks in a timely manner.
• Experience in tasting room sales or customer service oriented position.
• Excellent hospitality, sales, organizational, and customer service skills.
• Ability to stand on one’s feet for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to lift and move 50 lbs.
Must pass the SafeServ Alcohol online test within 30 days of employment (Employer pays for the online test - $30, but not for any prep time or test taking time, or re-takes).
How To Apply
Kunal Mittal
310-562-5050
