Tasting Room Associate (Wine Jobs: Wine Retail & Sommelier)

Full Time

  Leaning Post Wines Inc (http://www.leaningpostwines.com)

  Stoney Creek, Ontario

Tasting Room Associate

Are you ready to embark in a journey of discovery?
Work for a family owned, small business that strives for excellence?
An award-winning winery proud of every drop that comes out of the press?

Leaning Post Wines is looking for experienced, wine educated professionals to guide our wine-loving guests through the vineyards of Niagara.

The right candidate must:

  • Have a strong wine education, Certified Sommelier, WSET 2 or equivalent.
  • Friendly, fun, and excited to share your wine knowledge
  • A people person who strives to customize an outstanding experience for guests
  • Professional, focused, and punctual
  • Plays well with others, is curious, keeps busy & multi-tasks
  • Level-headed, easy-going, performs calmly & steadily in fast-paced environments
  • Ready & able to work weekdays, weekends, holidays & some evenings
  • Ability to lift/carry 40lb wine cases, stand & move for 8+ hours
  • A G-licensed driver
  • Smart Serve certified and age 19+
  • Excited to work at multiple venues (ie. farmers markets, off-site events...)

As an official LP Tasting Room Associate, you will need to:

  • Guide our guests through our tasting experience, offering educated insight about all things LP and Niagara.
  • Stock shelves, clean, organize & maintain a clean, clutter-free and organized space.
  • Assist with minor but hands-on part of winemaking, such as bottling, labeling, harvesting and well, winemaking!
  • Assist with preparing and shipping orders
  • Be part of a fantastic, homey team with thirst for knowledge and hands on experience
  • And ultimately, HAVE FUN! Enjoy the journey, the learning and the teaching!

It is considered an asset:

  • Previous experience in a retail environment
  • Previous experience with hospitality
  • Knowledge of Niagara VQA wines and wineries
  • French language

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Seasonal

Contract length: 8 months

Pay: $18.00-$20.00 per hour

Shift:
8 hour shift
Day shift
Work days: Monday to Sunday- Weekends are a must

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