Wine Jobs

SALES ASSOCIATES

LaStella Winery is recruiting full and part time Sales Associates for our upcoming 2019 season, during the months of March to October.  We are looking for enthusiastic, passionate, and hard working team players to work with us in our tasting room. Candidates must be willing to work a flexible schedule that includes evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Candidates must possess excellent customer service skills, a positive “can-do” attitude, and be able to clearly articulate our story, philosophy, and the practices that make us who we are.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities 

• Opening and closing tasting room
• Greeting all visitors to the tasting room, and educate guests about us
• Deliver an exceptional customer experience from start to finish, through conversation, tasting, and sales
• Pour and describe our wines, our history, people, philosophy, vineyard, and cellar practices that make our wines unique
• Assisting and driving sales, upselling guests on wine purchases, and wine club memberships
• Maintain inventory, organization and cleanliness on the tasting room floor and behind the tasting bar at all times, and ensure tasting room is fully stocked with wine.  This includes an end-of-day clean-up of the shop as well as maintaining the cleanliness of the patio, garden, and building

Position Requirements:

• The willingness to be pro-active and wear many hats
• Previous experience in boutique, premium wine sales and/or hospitality is considered an asset
• Candidates must express a sincere interest in wine and passion to develop wine knowledge

• Must possess current Serving It Right certification
• ISG/WSET education is considered an asset
• Previous experience with Wine Direct’s Vin65 is an asset
• Must be able to meet the physical requirements of the position including repetitive lifting of 30-50 lbs, being able to stand for extended periods of time, as well as navigate stairs
• Open and flexible schedule for the duration of the season; our tasting room operates 7 days per week and successful candidates must be available to work all shifts/days including holidays

We offer a competitive hourly wage based on experience and great sales incentives.

To Apply please email: info@lastella.ca – please no phone calls. We will contact applicants for interviews.

Posting Expires: May,21 2019

TASTING ROOM MANAGER

At POPLAR GROVE, we curate unforgettable guest experiences. Our Tasting
Room Manager is a key member of our Hospitality team that works together to
create rich guest experiences that showcase our estate wines. The Tasting Room Manager coordinates all aspects of the winery tasting rooms and is responsible for driving revenue, wine club membership and enhancing the overall guest experience. This is a hands-on selling position where the candidate will be highly skilled at sales and customer service and balancing the delivery of a gracious experience for all guests with effective sales techniques in a relaxed and friendly setting.

If you are seeking an exciting role at the forefront of BC’s most dynamic tourism hospitality area and if you love hospitality with a contagious enthusiasm for wine – we want you!

Job duties:

• Provide support and recommendations to achieve Poplar Grove’s goal of being the number one winery destination in the Okanagan Valley.
• Ensure that visitors, trade, and VIP guests have an exceptional and delightful experience at Poplar Grove.
• Supervise and perform hospitality functions which can include greeting visitors, providing tasting and wine education, and mentoring staff to deliver the highest standards of customer service.
• Manage all recruitment functions for hiring, orientation, training, development, supervision, and performance evaluation of all Tasting Room associates
• Direct and manage the day to day retail sales operations, customer service and scheduling, cash reconciliation, wine inventory, staff scheduling, and the overall guest experience.
• Achieve annual revenue goals and provide periodic reporting to management and staff on status.
• Ensure that Poplar Grove wine club membership sales goals are met.
• Manage day to day financial duties of the winery retail sales, including banking and communication with accounting.
• Assist in setting the annual Tasting Room budget, projected sales projected expenses, and participate in budget reviews.
• Develop annual goals for each employee and provide regular performance reviews.
• Foster high motivation and enthusiasm by developing and implementing effective staff incentives. Mentor staff and provide an exemplary model of interaction with PCE’s guests.
• Manage staff communications to ensure understanding of and adherence to all policies including but not limited to: daily opening and closing procedures, cash handling procedures, and inventory processes procedures.
• Print, review and approve bi-weekly time cards, calculate staff incentives, and submit time cards and incentive information before payroll deadlines.
• In collaboration with the Wine Club Manager, develop a schedule for annual consumer campaigns to generate post-visit sales. Ensure that we reach our consumers with all winery campaigns by collecting contact information and tying transactions to customer records.
• Develop and maintain networking programs with local lodging establishments, restaurants, visitor bureaus, chambers of commerce, etc., to increase visitor traffic to the winery.
• Promote Poplar Grove within the local community to key partners and be accessible and visible socially.
• Coordinate trade, wine club, large group, and other visits with other department managers, including the Vanilla Pod personnel, to assure high-quality service and accommodation.
• Implement and maintain effective open-door communication that crosses departmental lines to reach all winery employees.

Competencies:

• Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate with clarity and consistency
• Professional, self-motivated, organized and efficient
• A natural host who is energized by educating and entertaining a wide variety of people in a lively and approachable manner; comfortable with public speaking
• Warm, welcoming and poised, especially under stress
• Able to multi-task in a fast-paced team environment
• Flexible and able to manage constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm
• Successful track record in luxury sales, hospitality, and customer engagement, preferably with a wine industry focus
• Professional appearance and polished demeanor
• Committed to excellence and high standards
• Exceptional wine knowledge and experience with the sale of luxury wines, hospitality and events, wine club, and tasting room oversight/management.
• You are a consummate team player with genuine enthusiasm to share your passion for wine.
• Knowledge of Wine Direct (Vin 65), though training is available.
• Intermediate computer skills; experience with CRM or another database system
• Knowledge of provincial liquor licensing and legal compliance issues related to the operation of a wine retail and tasting room.

Successful candidates: 

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in retail or hospitality management. A bachelor’s degree and wine credentials are preferred.
• Must be at least 19 years of age with a clean driving record and active driver’s license
• Clean and professional appearance.
• Strong work ethic.
• Education: High School diploma required, college degree preferred
• CSW, WSET, CS or comparable certification a plus, Serving it Right certification
• Capable of performing moderate physical activities including standing, walking, climbing, reaching, and carrying. Requires lifting and moving objects up to 40 lbs. in weight.
• Flexible schedule including weekends, holidays and evenings as necessary.

Applications will be accepted only by email with cover letter and resume attached. Please send your resume to jobs@poplargrove.ca and do not paste your cover letter and resume into the body of your email. No calls or drop offs, please.

Thank you for your interest in this position, however only eligible candidates will be contacted.

Posting Expires: May 31, 2019

TASTING ROOM ASSOCIATE POSITION

At POPLAR GROVE, we curate unforgettable guest experiences. Our Tasting
Room Associates provide gracious customer service in all areas: welcome
guests, educate, and present the wine portfolio and elevated experiences in a relaxed and friendly setting.

If you are seeking an exciting role at the forefront of BC’s most dynamic tourism hospitality area and if you love hospitality and have a contagious enthusiasm for wine – we want you!

You’ll work in a fast-paced, seasonal team environment. The role demands seamless and gracious hospitality, well-honed wine knowledge, and an adept focus on selling our ultra-premium wines.

Job duties:

• Promoting the sale of wine, gift ware, and exceptional tasting experiences
• Enhancing our company and estate image
• Tasting Room opening and closing duties, including daily cash reconciliation and inventory
• Promoting Wine Club memberships to guests
• Collecting names and email addresses for future contact
• Maintaining a clean and welcoming tasting room
• Performing sales transactions using POS Systems and following transaction procedures accurately
• Assisting guests with transporting purchases to their vehicle or arranging for shipment or delivery
• Helping with special winery events, including wine and food service

Competencies:

• Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate with clarity and consistency
• Professional, self-motivated, organized and efficient
• Proven ability to effectively communicate with diverse client groups of varying sizes
• A natural host who is energized by educating and entertaining a wide variety of people in a lively and approachable manner
• Warm, welcoming and poised, especially under stress
• Able to multi-task in a fast-paced team environment
• Flexible and able to manage constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm
• Successful track record in luxury sales, hospitality, and customer engagement
• Hospitality experience, preferably with a wine industry focus
• Professional appearance and polished demeanour
• Committed to excellence and high standards

Successful candidates: 

• Over 19 years old
• Education: High School diploma required, college degree a plus
• CSW, WSET, CS or comparable certification a plus, Serving it Right certification
• Available to work evenings, weekends and holidays
• Able to stand and walk for long periods and lift to 50 pounds repeatedly
• Proficiency in Point of Sales (POS) systems and basic computer skills preferred

Position starts May 1 to mid-October.  Competitive wage plus incentives.

Applications will be accepted only by email with cover letter and resume attached. Please send your resume to jobs@poplargrove.ca and do not paste your cover letter and resume into the body of your email. No calls or drop offs, please.

Thank you for your interest in this position, however only eligible candidates will be contacted.

Posting Expires: May 31, 2019

TASTING ROOM STEWARD

At POPLAR GROVE, we curate unforgettable guest experiences. Our Tasting
Room Stewards assist with the daily operations and provide a high level of
customer service in fulfilling a variety of tasks with exceptional attention to detail. This is a full-time seasonal position.

If you are seeking an exciting role at the forefront of BC’s most dynamic tourism hospitality area and if you love hospitality – we want you!

Job duties:

• Setting up tasting pods with necessary supplies
• Setting up and tearing down glassware and service items for Tasting Room and Hospitality programs
• Assisting tasting room associates with additional cleanup as needed
• Operating commercial dishwasher and delivering clean glasses to tasting pods as needed
• Providing on-site aesthetic, tidiness and functional maintenance for the tasting room and public areas to the highest standard of quality, i.e., ensuring all guest-facing areas are clean, functional and always stocked
• Providing knowledgeable and courteous responses to guest questions, complaints and problems promptly and graciously. Resolving all issues to the customer’s satisfaction. Referring to management as appropriate.
• Assisting guests with transporting purchases to their vehicle
• Helping with receiving and storing of wine or merchandise, tagging merchandise, keeping storerooms neat and organized
• Assisting with quarterly wine club packaging and shipping
• Complying with Poplar Grove sustainability policies and practices which are economically viable, socially acceptable and environmentally sound. This is done for conservation, energy efficiency, and recycling, which are critical for our operations.

Competencies:

• Strong team-oriented work ethic; able to work cooperatively and pleasantly with colleagues
• Excellent time-management skills; ability to prioritize responsibilities and to multi-task
• Neat and organized work habits; reliable and dependable
• 1-2 years’ experience in a high-volume, luxury retail, restaurant or hospitality environment
• Able to follow safe operating procedures and policies to safeguard personal safety, company property, environmental and team member’s safety

Successful candidates: 

• Over 19 years old
• Education: High School diploma required
• Serving it Right certification
• Available to work evenings, weekends and holidays
• Able to stand and walk for long periods and lift to 50 pounds repeatedly
• Must have a valid driver’s license

Position starts May 1 to mid-October.  Competitive wage plus incentives.

Applications will be accepted only by email with cover letter and resume attached. Please send your resume to jobs@poplargrove.ca and do not paste your cover letter and resume into the body of your email. No calls or drop offs, please.

Thank you for your interest in this position, however only eligible candidates will be contacted.

Posting Expires: May 31, 2019

TASTING ROOM SALES ASSOCIATE (Part Time)

Tasks and skills: 

• Promote and sell our wine, clubSEVEN (our wine Club) and gift merchandise.
• Pour and describe with confidence, our wines and winemaking techniques.
• Develop ongoing relationships with guests to stimulate repeat visits and future sales.
• Host a unique, fun tasting experience and manage multiple guests.
• Ability to work well individually and within a team environment.
• Handle routine retail transactions, including operating cash registers/accounting for daily sales.
• Organize and ready the Tasting Room for daily opening and closing
• Operate POS System/ credit card purchase correctly and competently
• Advocate for our brand professionally, graciously and passionately
• As requested, oversee day to day operations
• Greet all arriving guests and pour wines for tastings
• As requested, create displays/merchandisingfor the winery and winery events
• Assist in maintenance of monthly and annual inventories of all wine and non-wine items
• Monitor wine/non-wine inventories and general maintenance of premises
• Assist with special events as required
• Assist with special assignments

Job Requirements

• Must have a passion for wine
• Prior experience in the hospitality industry
• Professional personal presentation
• Outstanding sales skills
• Must be over 19, able to lift 40 lbs, and stand for extended periods of time
• Able to work weekends and most holidays
• Must possess Serving it Right certificate
• Wages are competitive and include sales incentives+
• Must live and be able to work in the Penticton/Naramata Bench area

Send application to:  devon@township7.com

Posting expiration date:  June 28/19

TASTING ROOM ASSOCIATES

Moon Curser Vineyards is a small, family owned and operated winery located on the Osoyoos East Bench at the southernmost tip of British Columbia’s Okanagan Valley and we are hiring for our upcoming 2019 season!

Why work for Moon Curser Vineyards?

Our owners left their previous careers because of the dream of winery life in the South Okanagan. To them this meant starting a business they are passionate about, striving for a work-life balance and no need to wear suits. This is the atmosphere our team enjoys along with industry competitive compensation and reasonable work hours. Situated atop Osoyoos East Bench, panoramic views of our vineyards and Osoyoos Lake are enjoyed from the tasting room. It’s a pretty nice place to work. We are looking to fill one seasonal position (expected average of 4 shifts per week, minimum employment length from mid-June to the beginning of October), to meld with our friendly team of long-term staff. This is an exciting time to join our team and contribute to our developing hospitality program.

We are looking for energetic individuals who love interacting with people. We like to share our wines with our visitors with warmth, passion and a lack of pretension in a welcoming, informal environment. Although we are informal, providing top notch customer service is key in our busy tasting room that is open 7 days a week.

Position Responsibilities/Duties:

• Educating visitors on our award-winning wines, wine club, events, and winery
• Warmly greeting guests and providing them with an exceptional and memorable tasting experience tailored to the guest’s knowledge level
• Handling transactions of wine and retail items
• Representing the winery at periodic off-site events/farmers markets
• Stocking shelves and tasting bar
• Keeping working areas clean, secure, organized and clutter free
• Maintaining the cleanliness of hospitality areas including the tasting room, restroom and walking areas
• Assisting with preparing and shipping orders
• Assisting with special events or guest house service if required
• Other tasks as required

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience in hospitality, retail or sales
• Basic knowledge of wine or a keen interest in wine
• Formal wine education is an asset
• Ability to work days, weekends/holidays and some evenings. A flexible schedule is an asset
• Second language is an asset

Required Qualifications:

• Excellent customer service skills
• Excellent communication and multi-tasking skills
• Ability to work in a team and independently
• Comfort with computers (for our basic point of sale software)
• Serving it Right Certificate
• At least 19 years of age
• Must be able to meet physical requirements of the job. These include but are not limited to:
• repetitively lifting
• lifting up to 50lbs while navigating stairs or equipment
• standing for extended periods of time

More About Moon Curser Vineyards:

The Moon Curser name pays tribute to the gold smuggling history of Osoyoos. Its wines, however, show no such respect for tradition – the winery is known for growing unusual old varieties such as Tempranillo and Tannat. They have brought home many a gold medal from Canadian and international wine competitions.

How to Apply:

If the above sounds like you, please email your resume and cover letter to employment@mooncurser.com. Please include “Tasting Room Associate” in the subject line and ensure to specify within your cover letter any availability constraints.

Posting Expires: June 30, 2019

TASTING BAR ASSOCIATE

Job Location – Oliver, BC

Our Oliver team is looking for enthusiastic wine lovers to join their tasting bar team for the 2019 season.

As a successful candidate you’ll be helping to create a positive and memorable experiences for all of our winery guests. We are dedicated to creating a dynamic work environment for all our team members. Come and share our passion for the industry, our wines, and be a part of creating exceptional customer experiences for our guests.

Our Tasting Room is open daily from 11 – 6, with flexible hours available.

Skills Required

• Successful candidates will have had experience and have a growing passion for wine
• WSET being an asset but not mandatory
• Serving It Right is mandatory

Additional Skills

• Ability to work under pressure
• Friendly attitude and ability to work well as a team member

Compensation

Wage is $15/hr (with additional gratuities)

Apply

Please send questions, your resume and references to:

Operations Manager, Cheryl Couch (cheryl.couch@churchandstatewines.com) and Assistant Manager, Vicki Rawlings (vicki.rawlings@churchandstatewines.com).

Posting Expiry: June 30th

TASTING BAR ASSOCIATE

Job Location – Brentwood Bay, BC

Bring your passion for wine and positive energy to our tasting bar team this season!  We’re looking to add a few exceptional candidates to our dynamic roster, and you’ll suit this position if you are comfortable being on the frontline when it comes to greeting our guests as you taste them through our estate-grown and Okanagan based selection of wines.

You are a huge part of what we do, the impression we give and success we enjoy!

Sound interesting?

Let’s connect.

Some Duties & Responsibilities Include:

• Welcome all guests to our Tasting Bar and compliment their experience with enthusiastic and engaging customer service (you will sometimes have to co-host tastings for groups of between 2 and 20+
• Ensure Tasting Bar area is inviting, clean and organized everyday
• Process customer orders and package them accordingly
• Open and close the point of sales system each day, includes balancing cash and sales records

Qualifications:

• Passion for wine and able to quickly adapt in a fast-paced environment
• Experience with Point of Sale transactions and cash/credit card handling required
• Great people skills and excellent in dealing with multiple guest inquiries and needs
• WSET or ISG education is an asset but not mandatory, though we do expect some basic wine knowledge (example: Rose is not derived from pink grapes)
• Be able to life approximately 40lbs and stand for longer periods at a time
• Some prior serving or sales experience and a growing passion for wine
• MUST HAVE: Serving It Right is mandatory
• Reliable and trustworthy, as well as a great team player

Compensation: 

Wage is $15/hr (with additional gratuities)

Hours:

Our Tasting Room is currently open weekends, 11:30AM– 6PM, but opening days will increase starting April 4th (to include Thursdays), and soon include Tuesday and Wednesday (as we get busier).  We will be looking for candidates with some flexibility to grow with us during the meantime.

Apply:

Please forward all questions, resumes and references directly to:

Danica Jeffery, Operations Manager at danica.jeffery@churchandstatewines.com.

Posting Expiry: June 30th

BISTRO SERVERS

Job Location – Brentwood Bay, BC

Church & State Wines Brentwood Bay location is looking for experienced, reliable and professional part-time servers to join our Bistro team this season.

Our Bistro is a very popular spot for locals and visitors alike, and our busy season is about to kick off!

We see more and more guests travelling throughout the year, so this means we’re extending both our days of service and hours this year and need to find the right people to join our dynamic team.

You’re the right candidate if you possess an ability to work well under pressure and fluidly manage the needs of customers, greet arriving guests in a timely manner as well as be hands-on when it comes to helping their fellow staff provide excellent service at all times – even if this means clearing and resetting tables.

You possess Serving It Right, and have a minimum of 1-2 years serving experience, as well as wine knowledge.

Interested applicants must be available to regularly work at least one weekend day shift and one or more weekday shifts.

Job Requirements :

• First and foremost: Candidates must embrace a team-mentality and be able to fluidly assist other colleagues when asked (even better if you are a go-getter and ‘just do it’).
• Minimum 1-2 years serving experience in a fast-paced settingAbility to multi-task and think on your feet to foresee needs of our guests
• Comfortable using various POS systems, handling cash, as well as balancing a cashout at the end of your shift
• Able to manage closing duties

Serving It Right and Food Safe are mandatory

• Have a professional outlook and take a sense of pride in events service
• Be able to life approximately 40lbs and stand for longer periods at a time
• Have a friendly, positive attitude and work well under pressure
• Be a problem-solver who loves the art of providing a positive experience for all customers

Benefits :

It’s an exciting time to be part of Church and State Wines, now under new ownership. There is plenty of room to grow your career, work longer term, learn plenty about wine and our industry. We are enthusiastic about helping our employees gain wine knowledge with confidence in a fun, relaxed setting.

• Staff discounts on wine at both winery locations
• Ability to make great tips
• Wine training
• Flexible schedule (within reason), with the opportunity to add on hours as our service hours will increase to being open Tuesday through Sunday by June

Compensation: 

Wage is $12/hr (with additional, individual gratuities)

Hours:

Our Bistro is currently open Friday – Sunday, 11:30AM– 6PM, but opening days will increase starting April 4th (to include Thursdays), and soon include Tuesday and Wednesday (as we get busier).  We will be looking for candidates with some flexibility to grow with us during the meantime.

Apply :

Interested candidates looking to grow their career in the service and events industry should send their resume, cover letter and any questions to our Operations Manager: Danica Jeffery at danica.jeffery@churchandstatewines.com.

Posting Expiry: June 30th

EVENTS SERVER

Job Location – Brentwood Bay, BC

Church & State Wines –  Brentwood Bay vineyard is seeking to add a few additional Events Servers to our team ahead of a very busy wedding season.

We are specifically looking for experienced, reliable and professional servers able to commit to at least one weekend shift (Friday/Saturday) each week this summer.

Job Requirements :

IMPORTANT

• Able to commit to working mostly Saturday shifts, during the summer (possibly Friday or Sunday as well)
• Minimum 1 year serving experience in an upscale/casual and fast-paced setting
• Comfortable with managing opening and closing duties, cash-out and reports
• Experience in various POS systems and able to seamlessly adapt to new functions
• Self-starter, able to work proactively in a tight team environment
• Ability to multi-task and think on your feet to foresee needs of our guests at all times
• Possess solid wine knowledge (WSET or ISG level 1-2 an asset)
• Have a professional outlook and take a sense of pride in all aspects of hospitality service
• Have a friendly, positive attitude and work well as part of a team under pressure
• Be a problem-solver and multi-tasking dynamo

Serving It Right Certification – or equivalent is mandatory.

Benefits:

You’ll be integral in helping us shape our Events team for the season – and benefit from plenty of room for growth with long term opportunities ahead. To help sweeten this position we offer:

• Staff discounts on our wine
• Generousgratuities
• 50% discount on food
• Ongoing wine training
• Flexible schedule with the opportunity to add on hours throughout the season (which extends until the end of December)

Compensation: 

Wage is $12/hr (with additional gratuities)

How To Apply :

Interested candidates looking to grow their career in the service and events industry should send their resume, cover letter and any questions attention to our Operations Manager: Danica Jeffery at danica.jeffery@churchandstatewines.com.

Posting Expiry: June 30th

TASTING ROOM ASSOCIATE

Bartier Bros. is looking for a Tasting Room Associate (part-time with possibility of full-time).

Candidate must be enthusiastic about wine and the terroir it is grown in.

This is a seasonal position (mid-May to mid-September).

Duties include:

– conducting wine tastings with guests to our Tasting Room

– help conduct group tastings with guests of our partner Tour Companies

– enter sales transactions into our point of sale system

– keep retail shelves stocked (wine and other items)

– help to continually keep Tasting Room and picnic areas tidy and clean.

Must be 19 years of age or older and possess the Serving it Right certification (Food Safe certificate an asset, but not required).

Must be able to lift up to 17kg regularly.

We will need you to be available to work holidays & weekends.

3+ years of customer service experience is an asset.

Email resume to Beverley Pearce:   tasting_room@bartierbros.com

Posting Expiry: June 30/2019

SALES CONSULTANTS

Local boutique winery BC Wine Studio is growing. We are currently seeking part time who have a passion for selling wine, good product knowledge, and are committed to the idea of “Buying Local”. These are part time positions that can easily compliment any full-time career, especially for someone already well connected in the Food & Beverage industry.

We are looking for brand advocates for Vancouver and suburbs. This role will involve presenting our wines at Farmers Markets, Artisan Markets, festivals and special events. The positions will involve weekend work and candidates must be self-sufficient and mobile and be capable of lifting and moving wine, set up and tear down of our booth and working outdoors in all conditions. Candidates with digital media savvy and own vehicle are preferred. There will be some administrative skills required so experience with order entry, bookkeeping (especially QuickBooks) and office aspects would be valuable as well.

Our goals are to grow sales to direct to consumer channels, e commerce and restaurants, while raising awareness with consumers through sampling and sales at special events. The ideal candidates will creative, passionate and organized, with excellent customer service skills.

BC Wine Studio is a boutique winery located in Okanagan Falls, BC.  We’re a small winery with a big heart, known for crafting big wines.

We’re looking forward to hearing from you!

Mark Simpson
Winemaker

www.artisangroup.ca
www.bcwinestudio.ca
@bcwinestudio
#bcwinestudio
facebook.com/BCWineStudio

Please reply in confidence by email to: mark@artisangroup.ca

Posting Expires June 30 2019