Winery Tasting Room & Sales Associate
Clearwater Canyon Cellars, Lewiston, ID, United States
Clearwater Canyon Cellars
is seeking a motivated, hospitality‑driven team member to join our small but dynamic winery team.
We’ve been crafting wines for 22 years and are passionate about expanding the understanding and appreciation of wine production — from vineyard to glass. This position is ideal for someone who loves connecting with guests, enjoys sales, and wants hands‑on involvement in all aspects of winery operations.
This is more than a tasting room position — it’s an opportunity to be immersed in the full winery experience.
Schedule Full‑time, Tue.–Sat., 10:00 AM–6:00 PM (occasional extended hours for special events)
Core Responsibilities
Host engaging wine tastings and drive bottle and wine club sales
Process transactions and manage POS accurately
Maintain tasting room with daily activities of opening and closing tasting room
Grow and maintain relationships with local wholesale accounts
Perform wine deliveries to wholesale accounts within local area
Assist with off‑site community events
Answer phone calls and email communication
Assist with harvest, bottling, and winery events
Qualifications
Applicants MUST be 21+ years old
Confidence and aptitude to learn new computer programs
General wine knowledge preferred with an eagerness to learn more
Comfortable with sales and relationship‑building
Self‑motivated and able to work independently
Able to lift 50 lbs. and perform physical tasks (harvest, bottling, event setup, lifting 50lbs/case of wine, standing for long periods)
Available to work weekends, including evenings and the occasional Sundays
Compensation and Benefits
Starting at $20 /hour
Group health insurance available, with 50% employer‑paid premium
Retirement plan with up to 3% employer match
Yearly bonuses
We recognize the importance of work life balance: 4 paid holidays, 5 paid sick days, accrued paid vacation.
Employee wine benefits (allocations and discounts)
We continually invest in our team’s professional development by supporting participation in a wide range of opportunities: classes, conferences (WAWGG, IWC), industry associations, seminars and one‑on‑one meetings with consultants. This team likes to learn!
Opportunity for Advancement This position offers meaningful opportunity for expanded responsibility based on performance and initiative. As part of a small, collaborative team, there is room to take ownership of projects and contribute to the broader direction of the winery.
Growth opportunities may include:
Managing branded merchandise selection and ordering
Coordinating and responding to donation requests
Assisting with wine club communications, including drafting release emails and promotional messaging
Supporting marketing initiatives and customer outreach
Developing and strengthening wholesale relationships
Taking on additional operational or strategic responsibilities over time
We value team members who are proactive, detail‑oriented, and excited to contribute beyond their core role. For the right person, this position can evolve alongside their interests and strengths.
To apply, please send your resume and a brief introduction to club@cccellars.com.
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is seeking a motivated, hospitality‑driven team member to join our small but dynamic winery team.
We’ve been crafting wines for 22 years and are passionate about expanding the understanding and appreciation of wine production — from vineyard to glass. This position is ideal for someone who loves connecting with guests, enjoys sales, and wants hands‑on involvement in all aspects of winery operations.
This is more than a tasting room position — it’s an opportunity to be immersed in the full winery experience.
Schedule Full‑time, Tue.–Sat., 10:00 AM–6:00 PM (occasional extended hours for special events)
Core Responsibilities
Host engaging wine tastings and drive bottle and wine club sales
Process transactions and manage POS accurately
Maintain tasting room with daily activities of opening and closing tasting room
Grow and maintain relationships with local wholesale accounts
Perform wine deliveries to wholesale accounts within local area
Assist with off‑site community events
Answer phone calls and email communication
Assist with harvest, bottling, and winery events
Qualifications
Applicants MUST be 21+ years old
Confidence and aptitude to learn new computer programs
General wine knowledge preferred with an eagerness to learn more
Comfortable with sales and relationship‑building
Self‑motivated and able to work independently
Able to lift 50 lbs. and perform physical tasks (harvest, bottling, event setup, lifting 50lbs/case of wine, standing for long periods)
Available to work weekends, including evenings and the occasional Sundays
Compensation and Benefits
Starting at $20 /hour
Group health insurance available, with 50% employer‑paid premium
Retirement plan with up to 3% employer match
Yearly bonuses
We recognize the importance of work life balance: 4 paid holidays, 5 paid sick days, accrued paid vacation.
Employee wine benefits (allocations and discounts)
We continually invest in our team’s professional development by supporting participation in a wide range of opportunities: classes, conferences (WAWGG, IWC), industry associations, seminars and one‑on‑one meetings with consultants. This team likes to learn!
Opportunity for Advancement This position offers meaningful opportunity for expanded responsibility based on performance and initiative. As part of a small, collaborative team, there is room to take ownership of projects and contribute to the broader direction of the winery.
Growth opportunities may include:
Managing branded merchandise selection and ordering
Coordinating and responding to donation requests
Assisting with wine club communications, including drafting release emails and promotional messaging
Supporting marketing initiatives and customer outreach
Developing and strengthening wholesale relationships
Taking on additional operational or strategic responsibilities over time
We value team members who are proactive, detail‑oriented, and excited to contribute beyond their core role. For the right person, this position can evolve alongside their interests and strengths.
To apply, please send your resume and a brief introduction to club@cccellars.com.
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