Part-Time Tasting Room Associate, James Cole Winery

Luxury without pretense. Join an amazing family-owned winery in the heart of Napa Valley. Our small, passionate team works to create memorable experiences for guests that are intimate and high-end, yet still casual and fun.

Tasting Room Associates are responsible for growing wine sales, wine club memberships, and public knowledge of James Cole Winery. The people who are most successful in this role are passionate about wine, love interacting with all types of people, enjoy working as part of a team, and are able to bring a sense of positivity and energy with them to work each day. We pay well, offer great benefits and healthy commissions. And, we just happen to be looking for a new team member who can bring a great attitude, kindness, professionalism, and a solid work ethic every day.

Responsibilities

• Host groups and provide memorable and positive tasting experiences
• Educate our guests on our unique history and share our story
• Sell our wines in a direct to consumer environment
• Encourage guests to join our Wine Club
• Sell over the phone, book reservations, and provide top-level customer service at all times
  
  

Skills & Requirements

• 1-2 years of wine industry experience preferred, but not required; experience in other hospitality or customer-facing roles can substitute for winery experience
• Must be able to work weekends andholidays
• Must be driven, able to take initiative, and have the aptitude to solve problems
• Have an outgoing personality and ability to maintain a positive outlook
• Be a reliable, adaptable, and enthusiastic team member
• Having a passion and/or interest in wine a must
• Familiarity with WineDirect POS system is a plus
  
  

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• A variety of schedules available with most hours being between 9:00 AM to 6:30 PM, weekend availability a must!
• Our part-time employees are generally scheduled to work between 8-28hours per week
• Work at James Cole Winery in Napa, California
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs (case of wine) regularly and to remain standing on feet for long periods of time
• Must be 21 years of age or older
  
  

Compensation, Benefits & Perks

• We offer a competitive starting rate ($21-27per hour) with additional opportunities forcommissions, quarterly bonuses, and lucrative credit card tips
• An average full-time host in this position can make up to $95,000 per year
• Hourly ratesare determined during our interview process by assessing a candidate’s experience and skills against internal peers, other applicants, and against the scope and responsibilities of the position
• Employees receive a wine allocation!
  
  

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

• Please submit your resume and a little bit about why you are psyched about this opportunity and would be an awesome addition to our team
• Applicants must be willing to consent to a background check
  
  

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