TASTING ROOM WINE AMBASSADOR (Wine Jobs: Wine Retail & Sommelier)

Full Time

  Trinchero Family Estates

  St Helena, California

JOB DESCRIPTION 

Trinchero Napa Valley is the pinnacle of the Trinchero Family of brands, representing the excellence and experience of more than 65 years making wine in the Napa Valley. Renowned for small production, award-winning single vineyard, single varietal wines grown on 100 premium acres of Estate Vineyards chosen for their unique terroir.

As we prepare to open a brand new tasting and hospitality center in 2016, we are currently recruiting for the role of Wine Specialist in our tasting room.

Trinchero Napa Valley produces luxury class wines and is the flag ship of the family portfolio and we are cultivating an experience to match. We are looking for someone who understands the luxury experience and personal hospitality and can maintain that approach in all aspects of our guests’ experience.  

Job Summary:

Greet and host the public and assist in all aspects of the Tasting Room and ensure a memorable experience for our luxury class wines.

Essential Functions:

The following reflects management’s definition of essential functions for this job but does not restrict the tasks that may be assigned.  Management may assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons.

  • Provide excellent customer service in all areas: welcome guests, educate and present TNV wine portfolio
  • Conduct tours and private tastings covering the history of TNV and the winemaking process
  • Promote the sale of TNV wines and drive new memberships to the TNV Wine Club
  • Perform sales transactions using POS Systems (RMS & Vin65)
  • Collect names and email addresses for future contact
  • Stock supplies, maintain displays in retail areas

JOB REQUIREMENTS

  • Education: High School diploma or equivalent required
  • CSW, WSET, CS or comparable certification a plus
  • Experience:  2 or more years’ experience in a high-end or luxury class winery hospitality setting or related luxury field preferred
  • Strong professional customer service skills
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Enthusiasm for wine and a desire to expand knowledge there-of
  • Experience with register/POS systems preferred
  • Relaxed, friendly and professional demeanor
  • Able to interact effectively with wide range of contacts, i.e. the public, co-workers and members of other departments
  • Strong analytical and math skills 
Working Conditions:

  • Regular working schedule to include weekends and holidays
  • Long and irregular hours during peak seasons and/or special events
  • Standing for long periods of time (8 hours per day)
  • Moderate to heavy physical work (moving wine cases and retail supplies, setting up for special events)
  • Work site will primarily be Trinchero Napa Valley, but may be any one of Trinchero Family Estates facilities
  • Carrying case(s) of wine to customer’s vehicle after purchase
  • Washing wine glasses and dishes to keep a clean work environment
  • Ability to lift at least 45 pounds (case of wine)

 

How To Apply

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