Tasting Room Associate

Tasting & Tap Room Expo; Oregon (WI); On-site; USD 19,286 - 30,307; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Gratuities

Commission

Bonuses

Job summary

Tasting & Tap Room Expo seeks an energetic team member to manage daily tasting room operations, sales, and guest hospitality. Availability on Saturdays and Sundays is required, with some weekday hours during events. The role offers 15–20 hours weekly now and potential growth toward full-time.

Ideal candidates have wine knowledge, strong customer service, and an enthusiastic, warm personality. OLCC compliance and physical capability to lift 45 pounds are needed.

Qualifications

• Requires OLCC server permit and food handlers card or ability to obtain one
• Knowledge of a wide range of wine varietals and blends is a plus, but not required
• Past winery tasting room/hospitality experience a plus, but not required
• Need to have a solid work ethic and be detail-oriented
• Must possess a friendly and energetic personality while projecting confidence and warmth
• Physically able to regularly lift 45 pounds
• Ability to work independently

Responsibilities

• Direct sales and hospitality in tasting room
• Educate guests on wines, vineyards, and winery history
• Perform opening and closing procedures
• Perform other tasks as assigned by manager

Skills

Hospitality

Sales

Customer service

Wine knowledge

Weekend availability

Physical fitness

Education

OLCC server permit

Food handlers card

Tools

POS system

Job description

Company culture: We're a small team of hospitality-focused professionals that places the highest degree of importance on serving our customers. We all wear many hats, but the most important work we do is to make our guests feel welcome.

Position Summary: The qualified candidate will be responsible for daily tasting room operations, sales, and presenting our wines on weekends. You must be available to work Saturdays and Sundays. There may be opportunities for additional hours on weekdays and during special events. This position includes 15 - 20 hours per week and could potentially lead to full-time work.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Primary responsibility is direct sales and hospitality in our tasting room.
• Represent our brand with professional decorum and educate guests on our wines, vineyards, and winery history
• Perform opening and closing procedures
• Perform other tasks as assigned by manager

Education, Training, and Other Requirements

• Current OLCC servers permit and food handlers card or the ability to obtain one
• Knowledge of a wide range of wine varietals and blends is a plus, but not required
• Past winery tasting room/hospitality experience a plus, but not required
• Need to have a solid work ethic and be detail-oriented
• Must possess a friendly and energetic personality while projecting confidence and warmth
• Physically able to regularly lift 45 pounds
• Ability to work independently

Compensation

Competitive hourly rate + gratuities, commission, and bonuses