Hospitality Associate

Tasting Room Expo; California, Northern (MO, KY); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Wine discounts

Complimentary tastings

Event access

Job summary

CAST Wines is seeking a charismatic Tasting Room Associate to welcome guests, deliver refined tasting experiences, and support a high-touch hospitality team in Dry Creek Valley. You will lead daily tasting room operations, drive DTC sales and wine club growth, and ensure a polished guest journey from arrival to departure.

The ideal candidate will have 2+ years in hospitality, a passion for wine, excellent communication, and a team-first attitude.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in a hospitality environment.
• Polished and professional demeanor.
• Passion for wine with willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Deliver warm, engaging, and informed tasting experiences.
• Oversee daily tasting room operations and guest flow.
• Drive direct-to-consumer sales and wine club enrollments.
• Monitor inventory, presentation, and cleanliness; report needs to management.
• Perform opening/closing duties and maintain operational standards.
• Collaborate on staff trainings, events, and service enhancements.

Skills

Hospitality experience

Customer service

Wine knowledge

Communication

Teamwork

Tools

POS system

Inventory management

Job description

2-3 Days/Week Weekends Required

Love great wine, great people, and great views? CAST Wines is looking for a charismatic, sales-savvy Tasting Room Associate to join our hospitality team and help us share the magic of Dry Creek Valley.

CAST Wines, a boutique, family-owned, direct to consumer winery nestled in the heart of Dry Creek Valley. Known for our small-lot wines- particularly our celebrated sparkling offerings- CAST delivers bespoke tasting experiences that build meaningful relationships and reflect the sophistication of our wines and the natural elegance of our estate.

This position is ideal for a hospitality professional with a passion for fine wine, refined service, and the ability to guide both guests and team members with confidence and grace.

The Opportunity

As Tasting Room Associate, you will be the face of CAST Wines, responsible not only for creating exceptional guest experiences but also for overseeing daily tasting room operations. You will set the tone for service excellence, support sales and wine club growth, and work with a team dedicated to thoughtful, high-touch hospitality.

• Deliver warm, engaging, and informed tasting experiences.


• Excel in service delivery, wine knowledge, and guest interaction


• Oversee the daily tasting room flow, ensuring an exceptional guest journey from arrival to departure


• Drive DTC sales and wine club enrollments through meaningful connections and elevated service


• Sales-oriented mindset with the ability to confidently recommend and sell wine and club memberships


• Monitor tasting room inventory, presentation, and cleanliness to ensure a polished environment and report to management any needs.


• Perform opening/closing duties and maintain operational standards


• Collaborate with leadership on team trainings, events, and service enhancements


• Accurately process transactions and maintain precise cash handling

The Ideal Candidate

• Must be 21+ years of age( those under 21 may apply for a non-wine pouring postion)


• 2+ years in a hospitality environment


• Refined interpersonal and communication skills; naturally polished and professional demeanor


• A passion for wine with working knowledge preferred and willingness to learn


• A positive, team-oriented attitude and love for hospitality


• Comfortable with POS systems and inventory management


• Weekend and holiday availability required


• Physically able to lift 50 lbs and stand for long periods


• Must be comfortable working indoors and outdoors in varying weather condition

Why Join CAST

• Leadership with Purpose - Be part of a small, passionate team with direct impact on guest experience and brand reputation


• Beautiful Setting - Work surrounded by vineyards, mountains, and open sky- hard to have a bad day here


• Employee Perks - 50% wine and merchandise discounts, complimentary tastings, access to private events


• Compensation- hourly rate plus the opportunity for gratuity from each transaction and commission on wine club.


• Growth & Education - Expand your industry knowledge, from harvest through bottling. We love sharing our craft.


• Sparkling Culture - We saber sparkling. Often. And with style.


• Wine Portfolio- We offer a wide range of wines between sparkling, whites and reds.

Job Types: Part-time

Base Pay: $20-25 plus tips and commission opportunities