Multiple positions - Tasting Room and Bar Back (Wine Jobs: Wine Retail & Sommelier)

Full Time

  Martinelli Winery

  Windsor, California

Hospitality Associates

Martinelli Winery, located in the Russian River Valley, is seeking outgoing, friendly and diligent Tasting Room Associates for both part time and seasonal work. These positions offer potential for growth for top performers/right person. If you have a passion for wine, an energetic and outgoing personality, and the desire to be part of a fast-paced, family owned, luxury winery we encourage you to let us know who you are.

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES 
•  Deliver an unforgettable hospitality experience with emphasis on the Martinelli family history, vineyards and wines.
•  Perform daily Tasting Room functions: pouring/selling wine at the front bar and outdoor venues, opening/closing duties, unloading wine deliveries, packing orders, etc. 
•  Set up and break down private tasting experiences. 
•  Wash and polish wine glasses from front bar, all winery events and private tasting experiences. 
•  Assist with on and off site winery events. 
•  Assist all hospitality employees as needed. 

QUALIFICATIONS 
•  Previous wine experience in tasting room or restaurant setting preferred but not required. 
•  Team player.
•  Friendly, enthusiastic and professional demeanor. 
•  Excellent communication skills – both written and verbal. 
•  Vin65 knowledge a plus.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS
•  Must be able to lift and maneuver wine cases up to 50 lbs repetitively.
•  Must be able to stand for long periods of time. 
•  Flexible schedule: Weekend and holiday work is required.
•  21 years of age or older.

COMPENSATION & SCHEDULE
•  Hourly wage based on experience.
•  Commission paid, after 60 days on staff.
•  2-4 days per week, requiring flexible hours. (Seasonal)

Bar Back

The Bar Back position serves and supports operations of the Winery Tasting Room, Hospitality, Guesthouse & Special Event departments.

Primary Job Duties:
•  Contribute to our team’s commitment of providing the highest level of customer satisfaction for our customers with a positive, can-do attitude. 
•  Provide operational support for the Tasting Room, Hospitality and other entities and venues around the winery, including the Martinelli Terrace, Vineyard sites and various winery buildings and locations. 
•  Move and keep organized, event and hospitality equipment such as tables, chairs, linens, décor items and all else. 
•  Set-up for Wine Tastings and Special Events large and small. 
•  Assist with shipping & receiving and all other wine and dry good inventory management. Ideally this includes being forklift certified for weekly wine deliveries and general movements of wine and supplies.
•  Wash and polish wine glasses and dishware for all winery events and small and group wine tasting experiences. 
•  Assist customers to their cars, with wine purchases. 
•  Maintain general cleanliness and overall aesthetics in Tasting Room, and all public and back-of-the-house winery areas.
Additional Responsibilities:
•  Attends staff and winery meetings as requested. 
•  Participates in educational programs & opportunities as requested. 
•  Performs other duties as assigned by manager. 

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