Part-Time Tasting Room Associate
Croma Vera Wines
San Luis Obispo, California
Croma Vera specializes in premium Spanish-inspired wines from grapes grown on California’s central coast. We focus on sharing our passion for Spanish-style wine in a friendly, not-pretentious style at our urban tasting room in San Luis Obispo’s new beverage district, Duncan Alley. www.cromavera.com
We seek an outgoing and engaging Tasting Room Associate to host guests and create memorable experiences. As the face of Croma Vera, you will play a key role in educating visitors about Croma Vera’s wines and history while providing exceptional customer service. We're looking for someone who can work at least 118 hours per week (2-3 shifts), possibly more depending on availability
Primary Responsibilities
- Lead guests through wine tasting experiences
- Create a memorable, personalized experience for guests
- Introduce guests to our wines, winery story, winemaking, and vineyards
- Provide exceptional customer service
- Sign up guests to our wine club
- Present a professional, positive demeanor
- Operate a point-of-sale system (Shopify), prepare and fulfill orders
- Participate in and help coordinate special events
- Have an interest in continuing education in the wine industry
- Maintain a clean tasting room based on operating procedures
- Cleaning, glass washing, inventory stocking, and other tasks as needed
- Perform opening and closing duties
Compensation
Compensation ranges from $18-$22 per hour, depending on experience. Tips and wine club sign-up bonuses are an additional and significant source of income. Access to a 401(k) plan with employer match.
Qualifications
- Familiarity, experience with, and strong interest in wine
- Must be 21 years of age or older
- 1+ years of previous experience in hospitality
- Strong verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills
- Availability to work weekends, evenings, special events, and holidays, at least 16 hours per week up to 30 hours, depending on your availability.
- Responsible beverage service (RBS) certification
- Must be able to lift and carry 50 pounds
- Ability to perform tasks requiring bending, stooping, standing, and twisting
- Ability to stand and walk for long periods
Culture
Croma Vera is a tiny (but mighty) woman-owned winery. We are a friendly and inclusive team passionate about wine, exceptional service, and continually learning and improving. We care enough to have the conversations required to get the best outcomes and have a can-do, positive attitude. As a small winery, we’re not afraid to try new ideas; we move quickly, learn, and adapt.
To Apply
We really appreciate your potential interest in working with us. If you're interested, please send a letter of introduction and your resume to Chris, chris@cromavera.com