Cidery Tasting Room Associate

Job Description

Job Description

In 2024, Trump Winery added a fresh twist to its legacy with the opening of our Cider Tasting Room—an inviting space nestled in the heart of Virginia wine country where crisp, handcrafted cider meets warm hospitality. Now, we’re building a team to help shape the guest experience and bring this new venture to life.  

If you thrive in a fast-paced, team-driven environment and take pride in delivering warm, memorable experiences to every guest, we want to meet you. Whether you’re a seasoned pro from a winery, café, or bar—or simply someone with a great attitude and a love for hospitality—we’ll provide the training you need to succeed.  

Title: Cider Tasting Room Associate - Part Time, non-exempt, less than 30 hours per week

Location: Trump Cider Tasting Room - 20 minutes south of Downtown Charlottesville, 20 minutes north of Scottsville

Hours: Sundays - Tuesday 12:00pm to 5:00 pm, Fridays & Saturdays 12:00 pm to 6:00 pm, weekdays and weekend , and some holiday availability is preferred

Wage: $23/hr- $28/hr ($8/hr base pay plus tips and gratuities)

Excellent Part-time benefits and perks include:

• 401k with up to 6% company match
• Generous employee discounts
• Free parking
• Free coffee
• Travel Discounts at Trump Hotels
• Other employee programs such as TicketsatWork, Shoes for Crews/Red Wing, Discount Gym Membership at Planet Fitness , employee referral program, monthly educational opportunitie sand so much more!

Essential Duties:

• Greeting and educating guests on cider and Charlottesville tourism
• Serve cider, wine and food to guests
• Promote profitable sales of Trump Cider, merchandise and events
• Ability to respond intelligently to guest questions regarding Trump Winery, cider making and Albemarle Estate
• Execution of opening and closing duties
• Clean, organize, and stock Tasting Room, restrooms and kitchen
• Process payment transactions on POS system
• Work in a team environment as well as independently
• Attend scheduled on-going training
• Provide assistance to guests carrying out purchases
• Perform daily cleaning of tasting Room, restroom, patio, kitchen, office and parking lot
• Other duties as assigned to ensure the business runs efficiently

Requirements:

• Must be 21 years of age or older
• Previous winery and/or cidery experience a plus
• Exemplary customer service skills
• Ability to interact with guests with all levels of cider/wine knowledge
• Must have an interest in learning about cider and wine
• Can handle multiple tasks at one time
• Communicates professionally in person and on the phone
• Is passionate about selling cider and food
• Ability to anticipate guests needs and respond appropriately
• Ability to lift 50 lbs frequently
• Ability to stand for extend periods of time
• Pre-employment background check required

Trump Winery is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other categories protected by federal, state, and local law.

Trump Winery participates in the E-Verify Program (Identity and Employment Eligibility Verification) and uses E-Verify to confirm work authorization. Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States.

Este Empleador participa en E-Verify (Verificación de Documentos de Identidad y Elegibilidad de Empleo).