Tasting Room Sales Associate
(Part-time, Seasonal/Summer Position)
Calling all wine lovers, olive oil connoisseurs, and customer service stars! Tucked in the awe-inspiring landscape of Dry Creek Valley, Trattore Farms, an acclaimed estate winery and olive oil mill, invites Tasting Room Sales Associates to join our tight-knit team. This part-time, seasonal role is perfect for gaining valuable sales and hospitality experience during the summer months. Long-term positions may be available to the right candidate.
This role is a great fit for you if you:
- Love being part of a collaborative and fun team
- Have a passion for wine, olive oil, and food
- Enjoy working on your feet in a fast-paced service environment
- Love to meet new people and provide excellent service
- Live for the SALE!
Our compensation package? A competitive base pay complemented by gratuities and club sign-up commissions.
Your role in the Trattore family:
- Deliver memorable wine and olive oil tasting experiences for our esteemed guests and club members.
- Showcase our superior wines and olive oils, and encourage enthusiasts to join our Wine Club Memberships.
- Handle cash register operations and daily reconciliations with precision and trustworthiness.
- Maintain a clean and well-stocked Tasting Room, handling tasks from glass washing to inventory management.
- Assist in kitchen prep, service, and clean up, displaying a team-oriented, helpful attitude.
- Aid in orchestrating Special Events, group tastings, and VIP meals, creating lasting impressions.
You're a great fit if you:
- Have a minimum of 2 years experience in service and/or sales.
- Are at least 21, with a keen interest in wine and olive oil, eager to learn and share your knowledge.
- Have a demonstrated record of upselling and securing club memberships
- Possess the ability to take direction and work cohesively as part of a team.
- Demonstrate initiative in routine maintenance and Tasting Room projects.
- Provide superior customer service, handling interactions with grace and professionalism.
- Have strong communication skills, both verbally and in writing.
- Are proficient with Point of Sale software and iPads.
- Can accommodate a flexible schedule, including weekends and some holidays.
- Are able to lift up to 40 lbs. occasionally, and can stand for extended periods, as well as comfortably perform physical tasks like bending, walking, and climbing stairs.
- Remain professional and adaptable in varying and challenging situations.
At Trattore Farms, we offer competitive hourly pay and an opportunity to earn commissions and tips. If you share our passion for wine and olive oil, pride yourself on excellent customer service, and are excited to work in a picturesque location with a supportive team, we would love to see your application.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $18.00 - $22.00 per hour
Expected hours: 12 – 24 per week
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Referral program
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Weekends as needed
- Weekends only
Supplemental pay types:
- Commission pay
- Tips
Experience:
- Hospitality/Sales: 1 year (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Healdsburg, CA 95448: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person