Part-Time Tasting Room Associate

J3 Wine Partners; Paso Robles (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Wine club commissions

Quarterly bonuses

Credit card tips

Retirement plan participation

Job summary

Tank Garage Winery in Paso Robles, CA seeks a part-time tasting room associate to host unique wine tastings in a relaxed, on-site setting. 11:30 AM–7:30 PM shifts with weekend availability and 8–16 hours weekly, plus potential future hours.

You will recruit Wine Club members, tell stories, sell wine, and provide exceptional guest experiences while supporting events and daily operations. Must be 21+, enjoy wine and people, and work well with a team.

Qualifications

• 1-2+ years in wine hospitality or similar customer-facing roles preferred.
• Love for people and interest in wine.
• Driven to sell, grow and improve.
• Strong computer and POS literacy required.
• Professional, responsible, and team oriented.
• Inclusive environment and teamwork are essential.

Responsibilities

• Recruit new Wine Club members and tell stories to excite customers.
• Make each tasting special and engaging for guests.
• Sell wine, book reservations, and assist club members.
• Support events with music, food, and great experiences.
• Help with administrative, cleaning and inventory tasks in tasting rooms.
• Promote the brands and build lasting relationships.
• Maintain safety and a clean work environment.

Skills

Wine industry experience

Customer service

POS experience

Team player

Inclusion

Commerce7 POS

Tools

POS systems

Commerce7

Job description

At Tank Garage Winery, our motto is to \"Never Dream Alone\" ...and we need more dreamers. In this role, you will host tastings of wines unlike any other in a cool, laid‑back environment in downtown Paso Robles. Our team values authentic people with good taste in music and an appreciation for doing things differently.

We are looking for part‑time candidates who are available to regularly work 1 to 2 shifts per week (approx. 8 to 16 hours per week). Additional hours possible in the future.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Recruit cool new members to our Wine Club, slang wine, tell stories and blow customers’ minds.
• Make every tasting special and never phone it in (except with this next part).
• Pick up the telephone to sell wine, book reservations, and provide amazing customer service to our club members and prospective customers.
• Assist with our awesome events where we listen to great music, enjoy delicious food and show our guests a fantastic time.
• Help keep our tasting rooms looking great and running smoothly by helping out with administrative, cleaning, inventory‑related tasks.
• Get out there and evangelize our brands and build relationships.
• Embrace our company ethos and contribute back to it.
• We know this belongs on a motivational poster, but be incredibly positive, compassionate, helpful teammates with the rest of the squad.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment and adhere to all current health and safety requirements.

SKILLS & REQUIREMENTS

• 1-2+ years of wine industry experience is preferred, but not required; experience in other hospitality or customer‑facing roles can substitute for winery experience.
• You must love people and have an interest in wine.
• You must be driven. Driven to sell, grow and improve.
• Strong computer skills; previous POS experience is preferred.
• Demonstrate consistent professionalism and responsibility while having fun.
• Must be a team player and able to work cooperatively with coworkers.
• Understand and participate in creating an environment of inclusion and acceptance.
• Familiarity with Commerce7 POS a plus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• A variety of schedules available with most hours being between 11:30 AM to 7:30 PM, weekend availability a must!
• Work will be on‑site at Tank Garage Winery in Paso Robles, CA.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs (case of wine) regularly and to remain standing on feet for long periods of time.
• Must be 21 years of age or older.

COMPENSATION, BENEFITS & PERKS

• We offer a competitive starting rate ($20-25 per hour) with additional opportunities for wine club commissions, quarterly bonuses, and credit card tips.
• Part‑time employees are eligible to participate in our company retirement plan (with employer match) after an initial waiting period.
• Wine allocation and discount!
• Actual compensation paid within the range will be determined by factors such as the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

• Applicants must be willing to consent to a background check.