Tasting Room Associate

Danza del Sol Winery; Temecula (CA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Danza del Sol Winery in Temecula, CA is seeking a friendly, sales‑driven tasting room staff member for part‑time hours. You will greet guests, conduct engaging tastings, promote wines, and handle POS transactions.

The role emphasizes teamwork, achievement of sales goals, and building rapport with wine club members. Weekend and evening shifts are required; physical tasks include light lifting and standing for extended periods.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of customer service experience.
• Minimum 1 year of sales experience.
• Positive and professional attitude.
• Enjoys working in a team.
• Ability to reach and exceed company sales goals.
• Personal interest in wine is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Greet guests in a friendly, professional manner.
• Conduct wine tastings that are educational and fun.
• Promote the winery and sell wine.
• Maintain rapport with wine club members and sign up new members.
• Handle routine Point of Sale transactions.
• Assist with opening and closing duties.
• Stock wine and retail items, maintain an organized station.
• Tasting room upkeep.
• Smiling regularly.

Skills

Customer service

Sales experience

Team player

Sales goals

Wine knowledge

Job description

Danza del Sol Winery, located on the De Portola Wine Trail, is looking for the right candidate to join our tasting roomstaff.

Duties will include:

• Greeting guests in a friendly, professional manner
• Conducting wine tastings that are educational and fun
• Promoting the winery and selling wine
• Maintaining a strong rapport with wine club members and signing up new members
• Handling routine Point of Sale transactions
• Assisting with daily opening and closing duties
• Stocking of wine and retail items, maintaining an organized work station
• Tasting Room upkeep
• Smiling regularly

Qualifications:

• A positive and professional attitude
• A minimum of two years’ experience in customer service
• A minimum of one year experience in sales
• Enjoys working in a team environment
• Ability to reach and exceed company sales goals
• Personal interest in wine and/or previous wine knowledge is a plus

Physical Requirements:

• Must be 21 years of age or older
• Must be able to lift heavy objects (40-50 pounds) on a regular basis
• Must be able to stand for extended periods

Compensation starts at $16.50 per hour, with additional earning potential through commission and tips.

Part-time positions available only, 10-18 hours per week.
Weekends, holidays and occasional evenings are mandatory.
This is a sales position. Please do not apply if you do not have a sales background.