TASTING ROOM MANAGER

Ponte Winery • Temecula, CA

342d • $90,000 - $95,000

About The Position

Under the direction of the Managing Partner, COO, and Controller the Tasting Room Manager will develop, train, lead, and manage the day-to-day efforts of the Winery's front of the house for Direct to Consumer (DTC) wine sales, Wine Club memberships sign ups, tastings, and culinary sales.

Requirements

• Must be able to stand for long periods of time.
• Must obtain Riverside County Food Handler Card and follow health and food safety protocol.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain valid ABC RBS certification.
• Must be able to lift items up to 40 lbs. (case of wine).
• Have and maintain Computer proficiency with Outlook, Excel, Word, POS system, inventory control systems, etc.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a hospitality or winery environment.
• Knowledge of wine and wine service.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage Tasting Room to meet or exceed annual budgeted revenue and gross profit.
• Increase net Wine Club Memberships.
• Develop relationships and trust with our Wine club members.
• Work closely with Wine Club and Operations to create promotions and incentives to maximize sales and profits.
• Manage and attend Wine Club and winery sponsored events.
• Understand retail pricing and calculates retail margins and markups.
• Keeps track of Tasting Room inventory of goods and supplies including but not limited to glasses, wine, bags, and small wares. Order when necessary.
• Analyze and assist with payroll reports, sales team rankings, and commission calculations.
• Maintain and submit weekly and monthly reports as directed and requested by Leadership.
• Schedule and supervise performance of new and existing associates on Tasting Room policies and procedures.
• Provide leadership, direction, and motivation to associates to foster a productive, efficient and positive work and sales environment.
• Monitor and program the POS system and acts as a co-liaison with vendor on all POS issues in coordination with The Wine Club manager and Winery supervisor.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 401k Matching Plan
• Life Insurance
• Hospital Confinement Plan
• Pet Insurance
• 3 Weeks of PTO
• 2 paid Holidays (Thanksgiving + Christmas) + 6 Floating Holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Crop Production
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees