Hello
We are looking for enthusiastic wine sales professionals to join our growing team committed to educating our members and guests while providing high-caliber experiences showcasing our petite sirah dominate wines. Join our team of young and passionate individuals as we share our unique food and wine experiences with our guests.
Hospitality Warrior
What’s in it for you:
Part-time Employee:
• Work/ Life balance, potential to earn PTO, time off requests are usually granted upon request
• Pay- $20-$25/hour, wine club membership bonus earning, opportunity to earn tips each shift, and potential profit share based on sales performance
• Annual Holiday Party
• A generous Wine Allocation of MCV Wine
• Harvest Food Fridays (lunch is on us!)
• Snacks and drinks are offered daily for staff to graze on at will
• Quarterly all company meetings on site (or off) that include educational activities as a team for continued industry engagement and/or fun team building outings, formal and informal
Who you are:
You can provide genuine hospitality, where all are welcomed, respected and supported. You want to be part of a passionate, hardworking team to create unique and exciting wine experience. Ideally, you understand the wine industry and winemaking process, or possess the enthusiasm to lean.
What you will do:
Your daily activities will focus on creating memorable guest experiences in a positive and professional manner that represents our brand and story. As a tasting room anchor, you are encouraged to tap into your own unique talents to share our story, our wines, and our winery home with guests who are joining us near and far. Hour hospitality team is entrusted to continue to provide the warm, friendly, and personal service our guest, members, and clients are accustomed to receiving.
Employees must be at least 21 years of age and must be able to work weekends, holidays, and special events as necessary, lift 60 pounds repeatedly throughout a shift, and stand/walk for long periods of time. Applicant should be flexible to work in person and remotely.
Desired Personality Traits
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Possess a positive, enthusiastic, and thoughtful attitude while promoting the image of our brand
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Strong interpersonal skills, along with the ability to communicate effectively with diverse clientele in person or virtually
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Able to work independently to preform daily tasks, but also be able to work as a team to achieve company goals
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Must be able to follow instructions and execute a plan of action to preform group tastings in person and virtually
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Possess the ability to seek information needed to complete tasks outside their normal duties
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Creatively to navigate through the current climate
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Ambition to take on new responsibilities
Tasting Room Responsibilities:
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Greet every guest and make each person feel welcome
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Present our brand, story, winemaking techniques, and vineyard program to our guests in an engaging manner
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Assist guests in selecting wines that suit them, based on the information they share
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Must be confident in mastering POS systems while handling cash, managing appropriate discounts, and entering new guest information
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Assist with special events as needed, and properly represent the winery at outside events as required
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Answer phones, preform phone sales, and follow up with phone messages
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Wash and polish daily glassware for the tasting room and for special events
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Conduct daily cleaning and maintenance of the tasting room as needed
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Assist with wine inventory organization and weekly restocks
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Partake in social media content with our guests, winemaker, and other clients
Physical Requirements
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Must be able to stand and walk for long periods of time
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Must be able to lift to 60 pounds repeatedly throughout a shift
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