Tasting Room Associate
Ste. Chapelle Tasting Room -Β
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Precept Wine is the largest privately owned wine company in the Northwest. Weβre seamlessly integrated to run our own vineyards, wineries, and world-class tasting rooms. Currently we are looking for the best and brightest to fill an immediate opening for a Tasting Room Associate at our Ste. Chapelle Winery. The Tasting Room Associate reports directly to the Tasting Room Manager. We are currently hiring part-time employees.
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The Tasting Room Associate will consistently provide above-and-beyond customer service while employing effective selling techniques in a team environment. Β Meet or exceed operational standards and strengthen daily operations by working cooperatively with the Tasting Room Manager and Tasting Room Assistant Manager.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to;Β
- Provide a welcoming atmosphere and unique tasting experience to all guests
- Describe wines, winemaking techniques, and winery history
- Effectively suggest and sell wine
- Encourage wine club sales and promote membershipΒ
- Communicate with a diverse clientele
- Create a memorable experience for customer
- Accurately handle routine purchasing transactions, including operating cash register and accounting of daily sales; processing returns, discounts, etc.
- Provide general tourist information and assist guests as local concierge
- Stock both wine and non-wine items
- Maintain a clean tasting room environment & ability to run through a daily checklist
- Assist with hospitality special events
- Knowledge and maintenance of POS system
- Display sound judgment and problem solving when issues arise
- Communicate clearly, respectfully and in a timely manner with employees and manager
- Follow all company, state and federal policies and laws
Desired Skills and Requirements:
- 2 yearsβ customer service experience
- 1 year sales experience
- Must be 21 years of age
- Professional and team player
- A passion for wine
- Demonstrated sales ability
- Ability to stand, walk, and talk for lengthy periods of timeΒ
- Must be able to work days, evening special events, weekends and holidays
- Ability to understand and accurately follow written and verbal instructions
- Strong problem solving skills and sound judgment
- Demonstrate strong communication skills
- Positive and engaging attitude
- Ability to lift items up to 40lbs
Benefit Eligible Employees are automatically enrolled in three (3) company paid plans:
- $30,000.00 Basic Employee Life & AD&D Insurance
- Long Term Disability
- Employee Assistance Plan
The following additional benefits can be purchased for benefit eligible employees:
- Medical PPO orΒ HSA Insurance
- Dental PPO w/ or w/o Orthodontic Coverage Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Voluntary Short Term Disability Insurance
- Additional Life & AD&D Insurance
- Additional Long Term Disability Insurance
- Commuter/Parking Benefits
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This position will average about 20-30 hours per week for part-time, and over 32 hours per week for full-time.
Precept Wine is an Equal Opportunity Employer.Β
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