Wine Ambassador

Mark Anthony Group; Oliver; On-site; CAD 46,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading winery in Oliver, BC, is recruiting a Wine Ambassador for their team. This seasonal role involves providing excellent customer service, facilitating wine experiences, and meeting sales goals in a bustling winery environment. Ideal candidates will have hospitality experience, a passion for wine, and the ability to thrive in a dynamic setting.

Benefits

Wine Club incentive program

Discounts at Iconic Wineries of BC

Ongoing job training and wine education

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year experience in hospitality or retail.
• Must be flexible with fluctuating hours of work.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 40lbs.

Responsibilities

• Greet and interact with guests in a friendly and hospitable manner.
• Facilitate wine experiences and food service.
• Meet sales goals and process customer sales.

Skills

Customer Service

Sales

Hospitality

Education

Serving It Right certification

Job description

Wine Ambassador
Job Type: Seasonal

CheckMate Artisanal Winery
Golden Mile Bench, Oliver, B.C.

Your next move…

With meticulous precision and an uncompromising commitment to excellence, CheckMate Artisanal Winery focuses on small lots of luxury Burgundian-style Chardonnay and Merlot. Some of the most high-scored wines in Canada – including four perfect 100-point scores. Currently undergoing a redesign project, CheckMate Artisanal Winery becomes a work of art on its’ own.

Why CheckMate?

We’re on an amazing adventure. We’re going where others aren’t, and we’re growing like others can’t as a result. We’re also innovators and disruptors. This means we are in a position to offer our people unique experiences, training, opportunities, and support to grow their careers. We believe in giving our people a path to their future, cultivating career possibilities and perfecting the skills and knowledge they need to be at their best.

As our Wine Ambassador, you will…

• Greet and interact with guests in a friendly and hospitable manner
• Facilitate wine experiences and food service in our winery boutique
• Promote all new wine releases, upcoming promotions, and Wine Club Memberships
• Meet daily, weekly, and monthly sales goals
• Process customer sales, provide guest service, set up for tastings and food service
• Identify opportunities to sell wine, Wine Club, and wine accessories
• Transition effectively between tasking, sales, service, and hospitality responsibilities as scheduled
• Work collaboratively with the entire CheckMate Team to ensure excellent service timing
• Develop and maintain an in-depth knowledge of Liquidity wines, menu offerings, and merchandise knowledge to support exemplary guest experiences
• Complete duties including cleaning, polishing tasks, table maintenance, and general organization of restaurant

What We’re Looking For:

• Minimum 1 year of experience in a hospitality or retail environment
• Must have Serving It Right certification, as well as be of legal age to serve alcohol in BC
• Must be flexible as the hours of work will fluctuate with business volume
• Working days, evenings and weekends required
• Must be able to meet the physical requirements of the position including lifting and carrying up to 40lbs, standing for extending periods of time
• You thrive in ambiguity and are comfortable with change
• You listen, take feedback, respond quickly, and take initiative with a sense of urgency
• You are authentic, diplomatic, thoughtful, and always have the best intentions
• Serving experience considered an asset

What’s in it for you?!

• Starting wage is $22/hour determined by job-related knowledge, skills, experience and education + Gratuities
• Wine Club incentive program
• Discounts at our Iconic Wineries of British Columbia including Mission Hill Family Estate, CedarCreek Estate Winery, Road 13 Vineyards and CheckMate Artisanal Winery
• Mentorship from a passionate and enthusiastic leadership and winemaking team
• Ongoing on the job training and commitment to wine education.