Wine Sales Associate - Eataly Yorkville

Eataly; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned Italian marketplace in Toronto is seeking a Wine Store Sales Associate to assist guests with their shopping experience. The role involves educating customers about wines, providing excellent customer service, and conducting wine classes. Candidates should have a high school diploma and wine sales experience. Flexible hours, including weekends, may be required. The company offers medical and dental insurance, paid time off, and more.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

RRSP

Bonus program

Free family meal daily

Discounts at Eataly

Classes on products and Italian cuisine

Referral bonus program

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Wine sale experience.
• Italian wine knowledge preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides prompt, efficient and friendly guest service.
• Educates guests about Italian Wines, beer and beverages.
• Receives and stocks wine and wine store merchandise.
• Executes La Scuola Sip & Savor wine classes under direction.
• Checks in guests and introduces classes.
• Describes flavor profile and pairing details.

Job description

Overview

The Wine Store Sales Associate assists guests with all steps of their shopping experience including guiding them to products, securing products out of reach, loading heavy items and making suggestions. Reports to the Beverage Managers.

Responsibilities

• Provides prompt, efficient and friendly guest service
• Educates guests about Italian Wines, beer and beverages sold at Eataly
• Receives and stocks wine and wine store merchandise, may review invoices
• Rotates, faces and replenishes merchandise
• Executes La Scuola Sip & Savor wine classes under the direction of the Beverage Director
• Sets up for each class including rolling silverware, setting places and gathering materials
• Checks in guests and introduces classes
• Opens wine and pours for guests
• Describes flavor profile, pairing detail and winery information
• Breaks down after each class
• Performs other duties as required or assigned

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Wine sale experience
• Italian wine knowledge preferred

Job Requirements

• Ability to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally; exert up to 20 pounds of force frequently; exert up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects
• Ability to exert well-paced mobility for periods up to 4 hours
• Flexible availability, including weekends, preferred

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• RRSP
• Bonus program
• Free family meal daily
• Discounts at Eataly
• Classes on products and Italian cuisine
• Referral bonus program
• and more!

Eataly is committed to creating and maintaining a workplace that is free from harassment and discrimination under the Ontario Human Rights Code. The Company’s policy is not to discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of a prohibited ground enumerated by the Ontario Human Rights Code (e.g. race, colour, creed (religion), place of origin, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity), sexual orientation, age, family status, or disability). Eataly also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these prohibited grounds. Eataly welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Please advise Human Resources if you require accommodation.Further, it is Eataly’s policy to comply with all applicable provincial and federal laws regarding background and criminal record checks in making hiring decisions.