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Tasting Room Assistant Job Description
Tasting Room Associate
Precept Wine is the largest privately owned wine company in the Northwest. We’re seamlessly integrated to run our own vineyards, wineries and world-class tasting rooms. Currently we are looking for the best and brightest to fill an immediate opening for a Tasting Room Associate at our Waterbrook Winery in Walla Walla, WA. The Tasting Room Associate reports directly to the Tasting Room Manager.
The Tasting Room Associate will consistently provide above-and-beyond customer service while employing effective selling techniques in a team environment. Meet or exceed operational standards and strengthen daily operations by working cooperatively with the Tasting Room Manager and Tasting Room Assistant Manager.
Responsibilities
Provide a welcoming atmosphere and unique tasting experience to all guests
Describe wines, winemaking techniques, and winery history
Effectively suggest and sell wine
Encourage wine club sales and promote membership
Communicate with a diverse clientele
Create a memorable experience for customer
Accurately handle routine purchasing transactions, including operating cash register and accounting of daily sales; processing returns, discounts, etc.
Provide general tourist information and assist guests as local concierge
Stock both wine and non-wine items
Assist with hospitality special events
Knowledge and maintenance of POS system
Display sound judgment and problem solving when issues arise
Communicate clearly, respectfully and in a timely manner with employees and manager
Follow all company, state and federal policies and laws
Desired Skills and Requirements
2 years’ customer service experience
1 year sales experience
Must be 21 years of age with current Washington State LCB Class 12 mixologist permit
A passion for wine
Demonstrated sales ability
Ability to stand, walk, and talk for lengthy periods of time
Must be able to work days, evening special events, weekends and holidays
Ability to understand and accurately follow written and verbal instructions
Strong problem solving skills and sound judgment
Demonstrate strong communication skillsPositive and engaging attitude
Ability to lift items up to 40lbs
Precept Wine is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Benefits Benefit Eligible Employees are automatically enrolled in three (3) company paid plans:
$30,000.00 Basic Employee Life & AD&D Insurance
Long Term Disability
Employee Assistance Plan
The following additional benefits can be purchased for benefit eligible employees:
Medical PPO or HSA Insurance
Dental PPO w/ or w/o Orthodontic Coverage Insurance
Voluntary Short Term Disability Insurance
Additional Life & AD&D Insurance
Commuter/Parking Benefits
Vision Insurance (Company Paid)
ALL Employees Are Granted
9 Days of Holiday Designated PTO
Sick/Vacation PTO Accrual (if eligible)
401k Retirement Services (if eligible)
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Precept Wine is the largest privately owned wine company in the Northwest. We’re seamlessly integrated to run our own vineyards, wineries and world-class tasting rooms. Currently we are looking for the best and brightest to fill an immediate opening for a Tasting Room Associate at our Waterbrook Winery in Walla Walla, WA. The Tasting Room Associate reports directly to the Tasting Room Manager.
The Tasting Room Associate will consistently provide above-and-beyond customer service while employing effective selling techniques in a team environment. Meet or exceed operational standards and strengthen daily operations by working cooperatively with the Tasting Room Manager and Tasting Room Assistant Manager.
Responsibilities
Provide a welcoming atmosphere and unique tasting experience to all guests
Describe wines, winemaking techniques, and winery history
Effectively suggest and sell wine
Encourage wine club sales and promote membership
Communicate with a diverse clientele
Create a memorable experience for customer
Accurately handle routine purchasing transactions, including operating cash register and accounting of daily sales; processing returns, discounts, etc.
Provide general tourist information and assist guests as local concierge
Stock both wine and non-wine items
Assist with hospitality special events
Knowledge and maintenance of POS system
Display sound judgment and problem solving when issues arise
Communicate clearly, respectfully and in a timely manner with employees and manager
Follow all company, state and federal policies and laws
Desired Skills and Requirements
2 years’ customer service experience
1 year sales experience
Must be 21 years of age with current Washington State LCB Class 12 mixologist permit
A passion for wine
Demonstrated sales ability
Ability to stand, walk, and talk for lengthy periods of time
Must be able to work days, evening special events, weekends and holidays
Ability to understand and accurately follow written and verbal instructions
Strong problem solving skills and sound judgment
Demonstrate strong communication skillsPositive and engaging attitude
Ability to lift items up to 40lbs
Precept Wine is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Benefits Benefit Eligible Employees are automatically enrolled in three (3) company paid plans:
$30,000.00 Basic Employee Life & AD&D Insurance
Long Term Disability
Employee Assistance Plan
The following additional benefits can be purchased for benefit eligible employees:
Medical PPO or HSA Insurance
Dental PPO w/ or w/o Orthodontic Coverage Insurance
Voluntary Short Term Disability Insurance
Additional Life & AD&D Insurance
Commuter/Parking Benefits
Vision Insurance (Company Paid)
ALL Employees Are Granted
9 Days of Holiday Designated PTO
Sick/Vacation PTO Accrual (if eligible)
401k Retirement Services (if eligible)
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