Tasting Room Associate

Looking for a part-time Tasting Room Associate for a our Wine Tasting Room & Shop in gorgeous Laguna Beach!
Who we are: We are Bianchi Winery – a family owned and operated winery located in Paso Robles. As a multigenerational business, we are on our 3rd generation of leaders, and have been selling our wines for over 25 years. We pride ourselves in creating exceptional wines sourced from our own vineyards, and other premium vineyard partners throughout the Central Coast. This past year we released our first Reserve wine collection, available exclusively in our Tasting Rooms. This collection of Premium tier wines will be the star of the show in our brand new, beautifully designed Laguna Beach retail & tasting space.
Who we are looking for: We are seeking an individual who possesses the customer service skills to “read the room”, and understand how to create an “elevated experience” for guests by anticipating their needs before they are aware of them. This individual will be friendly and conversational with guests, possess basic wine knowledge, and have prior experience in hospitality or sales.
Wine education and background is preferred. Some education and full training on Bianchi wines will be provided.
Must be responsible, punctual, and have a strong desire to learn! A passion for wine is strongly preferred!
Must be able to work weekends and evening hours, up to 20 hours/week.
Compensation is $18 + commission and tips, plus discounts on wine.
This is the perfect opportunity for someone who is a novice in the wine industry and is interested in elevating their wine knowledge & experience. Someone who is looking for a path into the wine industry. Come work with us and share our love of all things wine!

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $18.00 per hour

Expected hours: 8 – 12 per week

Benefits:

• Employee discount

Shift:

• 4 hour shift
• Evening shift

Weekly day range:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Wine Service: 4 years (Preferred)
• Restaurant Experience: 4 years (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Laguna Beach, CA 92651: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person