Tasting Room Associate

St. George Spirits, Inc.•Alameda, CA

20d•$23•Onsite

About The Position

Join our team of enthusiastic educators and hosts at our Alameda, California distillery tasting room Conduct distillery tours and tastings and lead private tours for the trade. A minimum of two years' previous service experience is required, and applicants must be 21+. This is a part-time role with associated California-required benefits. Hourly pay starts at $23/hour, plus tips. ABOUT ST. GEORGE SPIRITS Proudly independent. Passionate about innovation. Committed to craft. St. George Spirits has been at the vanguard of the American craft spirits movement since we were founded in 1982. Distiller-owned and -operated since our inception, we produce a diverse portfolio of world-class spirits that includes single malt whiskey, absinthe, and several gins, vodkas, brandies, and liqueurs. Position Summary This position’s regularly scheduled shifts will operate primarily from Friday to Sunday. There may be the opportunity to work other shifts for private tours and events on other days of the week, as scheduled (up to 30 hours per week). Under supervision of the Tasting Room Manager, the Tasting Room Associate is responsible for assisting with the smooth and efficient operation of the tasting room in accordance with all necessary compliance requirements inclusive of federal, state, and all internal operations requirements.

Requirements

At least 2 years of professional hospitality experience required
High school diploma required, BS or BA preferred, or any combination of education and experience that would demonstrate required skills
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Basic knowledge of food and beverage preferred
Knowledge of laws surrounding compliance in a distillery tasting room setting
Must possess valid California Food Handler Certification and RBS Certification
Must be of legal drinking age in the United States (age 21 years or above)
Ability to constantly move about from the tasting room to the production floor to the general office area
Ability to frequently climb stairs ascend/descend, stoop, kneel, crouch, bend, and balance
Ability to lift 30 lbs weight
Constantly works indoors in frequently loud conditions
Occasionally must be able to taste, smell, detect, and distinguish flavors and aromatics
All St. George Spirits employees are expected to perform their job in a safe manner and report any safety concerns to management.

Responsibilities

Comply with all local, state, and federal regulations, including ABC regulations
Demonstrated ability to perform all duties required of a Tasting Room Associate, such as delivering informational and educational content presentations across multiple experiences
General familiarity with St. George Spirits portfolio of products
Demonstrated ability to lead distillery tours for public, private, and industry groups
Handle appropriate opening and closing procedures for the tasting room (including ensuring that the building is secure, alarm is set, and gate is locked)
General cleaning duties including but not limited to glassware, bartops, floors, bathrooms, etc.
Assist with the front desk and/or bottle shop during both off-peak and peak traffic periods (e.g., greet guests in a warm fashion, check in guests, manage reservations, sell merchandise and spirits)
Assist with tasting room communications in a professional manner
Assist with bottle management tasks (e.g., open and stock bottles behind the bar, sanitize/dry/put away pour spouts)
Maintain appropriate stock of cleaning supplies for the tasting room
Maintain clean supply of towels for the tasting room (washing and drying as needing)
Assist with bottle and merchandise inventory
Other responsibilities as assigned