Seasonal Tasting Room Host

ASeasonalTasting Room Host job in Woodinville, WA is available at Ste. Michelle Wine Estates (SMWE). As a Tasting Room Host you set the tone for the winery experience and will ensure that every guest feels a positive and genuine connection with the winery. All guests should be greeted in a gracious, friendly, welcoming manner and this role must maintain an accommodating attitude as a representative of the company.
This is a seasonal, part time hourly role that is eligible for tips. Seasonal roles are typically April - October, or as seasonal business needs require.
Ste. Michelle Wine Estates is a premium wine company that is proud to call the greater Seattle area our home. We are a collection of distinctive wine estates and maker of some of the finest wines in the world because we value our vineyards and the art of winemaking. This focus has resulted in our ability to offer our consumers extraordinary and distinctive wines from some of the best regions in the world.
Tasting Room Host job responsibilities include:

• Greeting and providing accurate information about the company/winery to visiting guests as well as over the phone
• Providing accurate information about our wine club and mailing lists while encouraging guests to sign up
• Assisting management with the effective, tactful, and professional enforcement of various winery policies regarding guest use of the facility
• Operate POS/registers to sell wine, merchandise, wine club memberships and to collect wine tasting fees
• Assisting with all elements of winery and private event set up, execution, and break-down as instructed by the Tasting Room management team

Position Requirements:

• Must be at least 18 years of age with a high school diploma or equivalent
• 1+ years of customer service experience required (retail/hospitality preferred)
• Strong communication skills, customer service skills, sales skills and the ability to prioritize while handling multiple tasks is required
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, changing environment as part of a team
• Proficiency in Point of Sales (POS) systems and basic computer skills required
• Must be flexible and available to work varied hours
• History of responsible use of alcohol and other appropriate conduct, as well as fitness to be licensed, permitted, and/or certified by state and/or local regulatory bodies.

Physical Requirements:

• Able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds
• Stand, walk for extended periods of time
• Ability to work in various weather conditions and non-traditional business hours including evenings, weekends, and holidays

Your Compensation:
$16.35 - $21.37 per hour based upon relevant experience.
At Ste. Michelle Wine Estates we believe in paying our employees equal pay for equal work. Individual offers are made dependent upon a candidate's prior experience and education level as it pertains to the role.
Benefits of working with Ste. Michelle Wine Estates:
Our Total Rewards programs are designed to attract, motivate, and retain talented, curious people with a passion for innovation, collaboration, continuous improvement, and growth. We offer leading programs thatinspire andreward superior performance and foster an inclusive, diverse, and healthy workforce.

• Health Care Coverage including medical, dental, vision & prescription - eligible on date of hire for full-time employees
• Paid Vacation & Holidays
• 401(k) with Employer Match and Supplemental Contribution
• Employee Wine Discounts

Culture at Ste. Michelle:
We Challenge: We are driven to succeed in everything we do, and we challenge ourselves and our team to perform at the highest level.
We Care: We put people first - our team, our consumers, our customers, our communities.
We Collaborate: We believe there is nothing we can't accomplish - together - and we believe lifting up those around us is essential to achieving both individual and collective success.
Harvest your potential, Uncork the possibilities! If you are interested in a Tasting Room Hostjob in Woodinville, WA please apply now.
Ste. Michelle Wine Estates is an equal opportunity employer. We consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other protected class. For more information, see the EEOC's "Equal Employment Opportunity is The Law" poster.
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The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)