(Part Time) Wine Educator - Firestone
Tasting Room Expo, California, MO, United States
Founded in 1996, Foley Family Wines & Spirits grew from the Sta. Rita Hills region of Santa Barbara County into one of the world’s largest producers of fine wine, operating vineyards and wineries across Napa, Sonoma, the Pacific Northwest, and New Zealand.
Job Summary
The Hospitality Center Wine Educator assists with driving top‑line sales revenue through hospitality center sales, telephone campaigns, and events. The role requires enthusiasm, charisma, and a passion for wine, along with strong people skills and the ability to multitask in a team environment.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Greet guests, answer general questions about the property while conducting memorable wine experiences.
Understand the brand story and convey it to guests.
Describe wine club benefits and convert guests to memberships.
Support the team with daily duties including restocking, cleaning, opening and closing.
Accurately handle routine purchase transactions, operate the cash register, and account for daily sales.
Book guest and member experiences via phone or email for all tasting room experiences, gathering necessary billing and contact information.
Assist with hospitality special events as needed.
Acquire and maintain thorough knowledge of the winery and wine portfolio.
Prepare cheese plates and other food accompaniments.
Prepare for tasting experience and conduct tasting clean‑up.
Assist customers with the carry‑out of purchases to their vehicles when necessary.
Receive and restock wine and/or merchandise as needed.
Required Knowledge, Skills & Other Abilities
Must be at least 21 years of age.
Beginner
ovice level wine knowledge with ability to execute experiences under supervision and training.
Must be able to lift 42 lbs.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite preferred.
POS experience preferred.
Commitment to excellence and high standards for hospitality and customer service.
Strong organizational, problem‑solving, and analytical skills.
Must have a professional appearance and demeanor.
Ability to work Saturday and Sunday.
Education & Experience
Two years hospitality and/or tasting room experience is preferred.
Work Environment
The tasting room is a non‑smoking work environment. Employees must not smoke during a workday or use heavily scented perfumes, hand lotions, or hair products that may interfere with wine tasting. The work area has moderate noise levels, heavy foot traffic, and operates with food, wine, and business office equipment.
Foley Family Wines & Spirits provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status or any other characteristic protected under federal, state or local law.
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Job Summary
The Hospitality Center Wine Educator assists with driving top‑line sales revenue through hospitality center sales, telephone campaigns, and events. The role requires enthusiasm, charisma, and a passion for wine, along with strong people skills and the ability to multitask in a team environment.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Greet guests, answer general questions about the property while conducting memorable wine experiences.
Understand the brand story and convey it to guests.
Describe wine club benefits and convert guests to memberships.
Support the team with daily duties including restocking, cleaning, opening and closing.
Accurately handle routine purchase transactions, operate the cash register, and account for daily sales.
Book guest and member experiences via phone or email for all tasting room experiences, gathering necessary billing and contact information.
Assist with hospitality special events as needed.
Acquire and maintain thorough knowledge of the winery and wine portfolio.
Prepare cheese plates and other food accompaniments.
Prepare for tasting experience and conduct tasting clean‑up.
Assist customers with the carry‑out of purchases to their vehicles when necessary.
Receive and restock wine and/or merchandise as needed.
Required Knowledge, Skills & Other Abilities
Must be at least 21 years of age.
Beginner
ovice level wine knowledge with ability to execute experiences under supervision and training.
Must be able to lift 42 lbs.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite preferred.
POS experience preferred.
Commitment to excellence and high standards for hospitality and customer service.
Strong organizational, problem‑solving, and analytical skills.
Must have a professional appearance and demeanor.
Ability to work Saturday and Sunday.
Education & Experience
Two years hospitality and/or tasting room experience is preferred.
Work Environment
The tasting room is a non‑smoking work environment. Employees must not smoke during a workday or use heavily scented perfumes, hand lotions, or hair products that may interfere with wine tasting. The work area has moderate noise levels, heavy foot traffic, and operates with food, wine, and business office equipment.
Foley Family Wines & Spirits provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status or any other characteristic protected under federal, state or local law.
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