Tasting Room Associate

Pasolivo Olive Oil Company is looking for enthusiastic, high-energy professionals who are team players, with passions for food and cooking, with a background in retail and hospitality.
We offer a competitive compensation program that includes a base wage of $17 per hour, plus tips, commissions, and club sign up bonuses.We also offer a 401K plan with 3.5% match, and a 25% discount on all Pasolivo products.
This position is part time, and associates can work up to 30 hours of work per week. Must be available to work weekends and some holidays. If you feel your skills and experience are a match for what Pasolivo is looking for, we invite you to visit Pasolivo.com and complete an application.
Job Summary:
Associates are responsible for ensuring our customers have a positive shopping and tasting experience, by providing excellent customer service. The primary function of this position is to promote the sale of olive oils and giftware.
No experience in the olive oil industry is needed. We are happy to train you!
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Promote and sell olive oil, food products and merchandise by assisting and educating customers in tasting olive oil and making purchasing decisions.
• Conduct guided tours of our mill and be able to explain the harvest process.
• Promote membership in the Pasolivo Press Club as applicable.
• Fulfill customer orders and operate POS system.
• Greet all customers promptly and graciously and provide consistent and courteous customer service.
• Maintain a high level of cleanliness of the tasting bars and ensure that gift merchandise is displayed ready for customers.
• Assist with production and daily shipping needs, as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements:

• Excellent customer service skills
• Sales confidence
• Passion for cooking
• Previous retail and/or customer service experience a plus
• Ability to stand on your feet for several hours.
• Ability to multitask and work in a fast- paced environment.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Can safely lift 30 lbs.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $17.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Employee discount
• Referral program

Work Location: In person