Wine & Spirits Educator

Trinchero Family Estates•St. Helena, CA

6d•$24 - $32•Onsite

About The Position

Assist with the daily operations of the Wine and Spirits Education Department. Ensure that all aspects of Education are executed in a smooth, efficient, and accurate fashion, while providing guest experiences of optimum quality.

Requirements

Minimum three or more years of hospitality administrative experience in hotel/restaurant management and/or related
Wine & Spirits Education Certification (WSET3, CSW, CSS, Certified Sommelier or similar)
Strong computer skills (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, Triple Seat, video editing)
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong organization and time management skills
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions
Mobility required to conduct tours of Trinchero facilities
Able to interact effectively with other departments within the winery as well as outside agencies/vendors/customers
Valid driver’s license and the ability to maintain a clean DMV record

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality Management or related field preferred

Responsibilities

Greet VIP tour groups and other visitors, and confidently provide information about Trinchero Family Wine & Spirits and its products
Conduct tours of Trinchero facilities on foot and in company vehicles
Present and pour the wines of Trinchero Family Estates at in-house tours, special events and outside tasting events as required
Maintain knowledge about all Trinchero products and their prospective growing regions
Host trade guests’ meals on occasion at Trinchero property or local account
Conduct Wine & Spirits Education seminars for trade groups and Trinchero employees
Coverage for offsite tastings, and special events
Support the set-up, execution, and breakdown of special events
Support tasting room operations when needed
Maintain inventory of all Educational collateral
Remain current on wine and spirit trends in the industry
Create new and update existing content on the Education page on the Blend
Assist Manager in creating certification study materials
Assist Manager in creating educational programs and training materials for sales team
Assist in the supervision of hospitality vehicles