Tasting Room Associate

Job Description

Job Description

Producers of iconic brands such as Freakshow, Petite Petit, and Earthquake, Michael David Winery is a tour de force as one of the leading wineries in the United States, distributing nationwide and in more than 30 countries. Brothers Michael and David Phillips are 5th generation grape growers whose family has cultivated wine grapes in the Lodi region for nearly a century. Founded in 1984 with little more than an old barn, a used press, and a few barrels on a dirt floor, the Phillips brothers released their first commercial wine under the Phillips Vineyards label after years of growing grapes for other wineries.

Now celebrating over 35 years as a bonded winery, Michael David Winery has over 1000 acres of vineyards in the Lodi Appellation and prides itself on being family owned and operated while practicing meticulous farming and sustainable wine grape growing, resulting in superior quality in the bottle, Michael David wines regularly take top awards and recognition nationally.

To fill the Part-Time Tasting Room Associate position, we are looking for people who enjoy working in a hospitality environment, enjoy customer interactions, promoting and selling wines, fast-paced situations, and being part of a team.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• Generating wine sales, club memberships, and customer data collection via hospitality, education, and sales presentations to winery and hotel guests.
• Working in partnership with co-workers and management to develop memorable guest experiences and meet or exceed individual sales revenue and membership goals.
• Highly motivated sales individuals who enjoy customer interaction while providing wine knowledge and encouraging guests to become a Wine Club member
• Provide a superior customer experience and service while providing guests with knowledge of the unique qualities of Michael David wines.
• Be a team player, working with other Wine Bar associates to reach sales goals
• Work at winery events onsite or within the community when needed.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of wines and changes in POS procedures.

Qualifications:
• High School diploma or equivalent
• Must be 21+ years of age or older.
• Must be able to work weekends and holidays.
• Ability to be flexible to take on additional hours in the tasting room and change schedules to cover shifts when needed.
• Able to lift 45 lbs. and stand for extended periods.
• Knowledge of wines and an interest in developing expertise in wine.
• Retail/Sales experience (experience in wine/hospitality industry is desirable)
• Good communication skills, bi-lingual Spanish skills helpful
• Computer literate with experience with POS systems.
Must be able to work weekends