Tasting Room Associate

Cougar Crest Estate Winery, a boutique family-owned winery, is seeking a Tasting Room sales associate for part-time work. Hours available are Friday through Sunday with the possibility of more hours for special events. We are looking for a person whose lifestyle fits a permanent weekend job selling amazing wines with flexibility for special events

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

· Excellent customer service, communication, and enthusiastic salesmanship skills to effectively suggest and sell wine and wine club memberships to guests with a variety of personalities to create a fun, welcoming experience so guests look forward to coming back.

· Educate oneself about our vineyards, winery, and its wines, in order to educate our guests on the uniqueness of our winery and vineyards. Answer and manage incoming phone calls and take phone orders, accurately handle purchase transactions, which include operating winery-specific iPad POS, recording sample usage, and opening and closing duties. Assist customers with carrying out purchases to their vehicles when necessary. Must be able to lift at least 50 lbs. Provide general tourist information and dinner reservations if needed.

· Maintain the appearance of the Tasting Room, including daily cleaning list, drying & polishing stemware, and keeping outdoor areas attractive. Assist with receiving and restocking of wine and merchandise. (Must be able to bend, stoop, and carry up to 50 lbs.)

Must be 21 years of age or older and have their OLCC permit training along with a food handlers license.

Compensation includes hourly rates, bonuses, tips, and generous employee discounts.

Come join our team for a new experience where you can really make a difference and have fun doing it!

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $17.00 per hour

Expected hours: 6 – 18 per week

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Paid sick time
• Paid training

Shift:

• 4 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift

Weekly day range:

• Every weekend
• Weekends as needed

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Food & Beverage Servers: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person