Tasting Bar & Event Coordinator

Everything Wine Inc; City of Langley; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a dynamic beverage organization as a Tasting Bar & Event Coordinator! In this engaging role, you will create memorable experiences for customers while organizing events and tastings. You'll work closely with a passionate team and industry representatives, ensuring compliance with regulations and promoting a welcoming atmosphere. This is a fantastic opportunity for growth-minded individuals who thrive in a fast-paced environment and have a passion for wine, beer, and spirits. If you love connecting with people and are eager to develop your skills, this position is perfect for you!

Qualifications

• Experience in event planning and customer service is essential.
• Knowledge of wine, beer, and spirits is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide memorable customer experiences in-store and during events.
• Organize and coordinate events and educational classes.
• Maintain relationships with industry representatives.

Skills

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Customer service

Salesmanship

Organization

Planning

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Publisher

Education

1-2 years of event planning experience

1-2 years retail or customer service experience

WSET Level 1 or applicable knowledge of the industry

Serving it Right certificate

Job description

Everything Wine is an exquisite beverage organization that recognizes the value of employee effort, commitment and dedication. Our mission is to search the world to bring the very best value and quality to our customers in a fun and experiential environment. As with any dynamic culture that strives to be the best, the content will continue to evolve over time, and we encourage you to continually learn on the job and seek mentoring opportunities from within our organization. We support and are proud to promote from within, so growth-minded individuals are who we look for to add to our teams.
If you have a passion for people and are a wine, beer and spirit enthusiast, you’ve come to the right place.

Location with positions available:

• Langley
  Job Types: Part-time
  Expected Hours: 32-40hrs/week
  Salary: $18.90 - $20.65/hr

Position Title: Tasting Bar & Event Coordinator
Reports to: Store Manager, Assistant Store Manager & Supervisors.

All applicants must be 19+

Core Values:

Generosity: You are generous with your knowledge and time. You make time to go above and beyond with customers and your team. You share candid feedback to help others grow.

Humanity: We like people who are just good humans. You understand that we are not in the wine business, we are in the people business. We connect with people through their eyes of a good neighbour. You are known for your authenticity, honesty, integrity and humility.

Perseverance: We accept that we are not perfect, and that failure will happen. We are tenacious, but when things don't work, we pivot and embrace these experiences as information that will guide us forward. We believe in a test-and-learn environment and remain curious. How you inspire and impact your team drives our company's success and is your number one job.

A day in the life:

• Strive to provide a memorable experience for all of our customers whether it be in-store, over the phone, at the tasting bar, or during events
• Organize and coordinate all in-store events, educational classes and assist with tastings
• Create and maintain relationships with key industry representatives while coordinating with them for events
• Communicate with Head Office to facilitate and execute new initiatives or directives
• Utilize your knowledge and passion for wine, beer and spirits when assisting all customers
• Inform customers of all current happenings in the store: sales, promotions and any upcoming events that may be of interest to them
• Maintain an event catalogue/binder, keeping it organized and accurate
• Work with local businesses and members of the community to drive traffic into the store with partnerships and collaborative events
• Stay up to date and comply with all Liquor and Event regulations

Skills:

• Critical thinking, problem solving and decision-making skills
• Customer service and strong salesmanship skills
• Organization and planning skills
• Solid understanding of Microsoft programs including Word, Excel and Publisher
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high volume environment

Personality Traits:

• Welcoming and friendly
• Works well with others
• High Integrity
• Highly Organized
• Detail Oriented
• Resourceful
• Self starting and motivated to contribute
• Coachable
• Desire to be developed and grow
• Creative

Qualifications:

• 1-2 years of event planning experience is an asset
• 1-2 years retail or customer service experience
• WSET Level 1 or applicable knowledge of the industry
• Serving it Right certificate

Company Traits:

• Inclusive and open minded
• People focused
• Growth Oriented

To apply, please email: [e-mail] and tell us which of our stores you are interested in.
We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
No phone calls or office visits please. No agents please.