Winery Associate, Sandbanks Estate Winery

Arterra Wines Canada • Wellington, PE

2d • Onsite

About The Position

As a Sandbanks Winery Associate, you create the experience our guests remember. From the moment they arrive, you have a direct impact on the lasting memories by providing an exceptional tasting experience and beyond. We are looking for people who can conduct tastings in our tasting room and barrel room while providing a fun and educational wine experience for our clientele. If you love wine and truly enjoy meeting new people, this is the perfect job for you!

Requirements

• 18 years of age or older.
• Smart Serve certificate.
• Must possess a passion for people, wine, food, and the hospitality industry.
• Detail oriented, multitasking ability and strong work ethic required – individually and as part of a team.
• Courteous, friendly, positive attitude.
• Able to lift 40lbs and stand for long periods of time.
• Able to work weekends throughout the season.
• Work well as part of a diverse team.
• Ability to work well under pressure and in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of wine and the wine industry.

Nice To Haves

• English/French bilingual an asset.
• WSET or ISG considered an asset but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Welcome and engage guests in a friendly and enthusiastic way.
• Conduct tastings in our tasting room and barrel room.
• Provide a fun and educational wine experience for our clientele.
• Tell our story.
• Pour wine samples.
• Maintain wine & merchandise levels.
• Wine sales.
• Promote our wine club.
• Use our POS system.
• Polish glassware.
• Perform daily closing procedures as assigned by Manager.
• Help the team meet sales targets.
• Serve alcohol in a controlled and responsible manner.

Benefits

• Staff discounts on wine at all winery locations
• Industry leading training including monthly staff food and wine pairing events
• Sales incentives, tips and commission.
• Flexible scheduling for both full-time and part-time staff
• Flexible start dates.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed