JOB DESCRIPTION
Located in Castleton NY (15 Minutes East of Albany) Tasting Room Sales Associate. Part-time; Saturday and/OR Sunday Afternoons through November 2024 APPROX 9am-3pm or 10am-4pm
Every Weekend: Additional Hours Available for Events- Housing on Site if Needed
SUMMARY: Weekend Warrior/On-call wanted! The Tasting Room Sales Associate is responsible for providing the front line guest experience. This position is the forefront of customer service in creating the perfect balance of education and good times.
DUTIES:
Maintain winery image to reinforce standards
Pouring samples of wine w/ accurate descriptions
Encouraging customers to buy wine
Educating guests about SGW history and wines
Accurate use of the POS System
Ability to follow policies and procedures
Opening and closing duties, which includes but is not limited to:
setup and breakdown of tables, chairs, and all items related to SGW events Restocking of wine and merchandise
Maintaining the aesthetics of the winery
Assistance with occasional event + large group
Helping to wash dishes + light food preparation
Outside of weekend work, optional midweek vineyard work also available
QUALIFICATIONS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty
satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Sufficient first-hand knowledge of wine and wine-related topics. Passion for wine in day-to-day life. Bartending/Serving/Winery experience preferred
Retail sales experience: ability to present product, up sell + cross sell. Square knowledge, skills appreciated. Available to work weekends and holidays on occasion. Professional + clean appearance.
Demonstrate initiative and willingness to work events and special projects as well as other duties as assigned
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
Minimum of one to three years related experience. High School Diploma. 21+
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to coordinate multiple projects or tasks
The employee is regularly required to use hands and fingers to operate a register and pour wine, hear and speak to exchange information, and taste or smell
The employee is frequently required to stand, move or walk for prolonged periods of time
The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
The employee is occasionally required to sit, stoop, kneel, crouch, walk and reach with hands and arms
