Wine Bar Sales
(Wine Jobs:
Wine Retail & Sommelier)
Part Time
Ledson Hotel and Zina Lounge
Sonoma,
California
TASTING BAR STAFF & ASSISTANT SERVER (PT)
Ledson Hotel & Zina Lounge, located on the Sonoma Square, looking for a few great candidates. Currently these positions are being offered separately as part time jobs, but for the right person with the right set of skills, it could easily become a full time position. Our Hotel has a tasting room in the lobby, and is now serving a 6 course Wine and Food pairing twice a day. Fine dining experience and strong working wine knowledge are essential for the Food Server position. The Tasting Bar position will also require strong working wine knowledge and previous tasting room experience. All potential candidates must be sales driven and customer service oriented. Applicants must have a passion for wine, food and working with the public. Must be able to work independently as well as with their supervisor to follow all procedures and meet hotel needs. The above positions entail, but are not limited to taking hotel reservations and checking in guests, serving and selling wine, assisting guests with wine purchases, telephone and computer correspondence, assisting with Wine and Food pairings, physical duties including lifting cases of wine and opening/closing duties.
Duties and responsibilities include:
Ability to take direction and work independently
Greeting guests and pouring wine
Describing wines, techniques, and family history
Accurately entering transactions (experience with AMS a plus)
Handling sales transactions
Signing up guests into our wine club
Washing and polishing glassware
Participating in special events
Opening and closing duties as required
Maintaining a clean and presentable lobby and tasting room
Correspondence with customers via email and telephone
Standing for long periods of time
Lifting cases of wine (50+ pounds)
Job requirements include:
Impeccable customer service
Ability to effectively communicate and create lasting relationships with diverse clientele
Drive to succeed
Proactive attitude
Must be 21 years or older
Knowledge of and adherence to ABC regulations
Maintains a professional attitude and appearance
Fluent in English (bi-lingual a plus)
Commitment to excellence and high standards in workmanship
Flexible schedule including weekends and holidays
Current driver’s license and good DMV record
$10/hr + tips and sales bonus