Tasting Room Associate - Premium Experiences

Ste. Michelle Wine Estates; Woodinville (WA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care coverage

Paid vacation & holidays

401(k) with employer match

Employee wine discounts

Job summary

Ste. Michelle Wine Estates in Woodinville, WA is seeking a part-time Tasting Room Associate focused on Premium Experiences. You will set the tone for guests and deliver elevated, personalized service, creating memorable winery moments.

The role requires evenings and weekend availability, tips eligibility, and a hands-on approach to product knowledge, events, and order fulfillment. Join our iconic winery team and contribute to an exceptional guest experience.

Qualifications

• Two or more years of customer service experience (retail/hospitality preferred).
• High School diploma or equivalent required.

Responsibilities

• Be friendly, courteous, and able to interact with diverse guests.
• Learn product information to assist with selections and events.
• Assist with fulfillment of wine club and eCommerce orders, including curbside pickup.
• Enforce winery policies professionally and tactfully.
• Maintain cleanliness and appearance of the tasting room.
• Operate POS to sell wine, merchandise, and wine club memberships.

Skills

Customer service

Sales

POS systems

Basic computer skills

Wine knowledge

Communication

Education

High School diploma

Tools

POS software

Retail software

Job description

Job Details

Posting Details

• Posted on November 10, 2026

Locations

Showing 1 location
Woodinville Red Hook-WA
Woodinville, WA 98072, USA

• On-site
• 08. Retail
• Part-Time
• Requisition #: TASTI003738

Description

A Tasting Room Associate - Premium Experiences job in Woodinville , WA is available at Chateau Ste. Michelle. As a Tasting Room Associate, you set the tone for the winery experience and will ensure that every guest feels a positive and genuine connection with the winery. This role will have a special focus on supporting our premium experiences, helping deliver elevated, personalized service that creates memorable moments for our guests.

This is a part-time, hourly role that is eligible for tips. This role requires availability in the evenings and on weekends.

Ste. Michelle Wine Estates is a Pacific Northwest icon and Washington state's original premium wine company. With roots dating back to 1933, Ste. Michelle helped define American fine wine, earning recognition as one of the nation's most respected premium wine producers. Today, our wines are enjoyed across all 50 states and in more than 100 countries around the world.

Locally owned by the Wyckoff family of Eastern Washington, Ste. Michelle Wine Estates is dedicated to crafting exceptional wines that reflect the distinctive character of Washington and Oregon's renowned growing regions. Our award-winning portfolio includes Chateau Ste. Michelle, 14 Hands, Columbia Crest, Liquid Light, ESTIVAL, ETHOS, Spring Valley Vineyard, and Northstar of Washington. Ste. Michelle Wine Estates also serves as the sales agent for Oregon wineries A to Z Wineworks, Erath and REX HILL, and for Trothe and Sagebreaker from Washington’s Horse Heaven Hills AVA.

Tasting Room Associate - Premium Experiences job responsibilities include:

• Be friendly, courteous, and capable of interacting with a wide variety of personalities in a professional and polite manner, with an eagerness to meet the needs of every guest.
• Learn product information to assist guests with making selections, purchases, and assisting with events.
• Assist with fulfillment of wine club and eCommerce orders as necessary, including pulling, packing, and processing wine orders for delivery, as well as curbside pickup.
• Assist management with the effective, tactful, and professional enforcement of various winery policies regarding guest use of the facility.
• General housekeeping duties to ensure the appearance and cleanliness of the tasting room are up to or exceed standards.
• Operate POS/registers to sell wine, merchandise, wine club memberships and to collect wine tasting fees as needed.

Physical Requirements:

• Able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Stand, walk for extended periods of time.
• Comfortable working primarily outdoors in seasonal experiences, with occasional indoor support.
• Flexible and able to adapt experiences to alternate locations based on weather conditions.

Position Requirements:

• Must be at least 21 years of age with high school diploma or equivalent.
• Class 12 MAST Permit and Food Handler's Permit required.
• Two (2) or more years of customer service experience required (retail/hospitality preferred).
• Excellent communication skills, customer service skills, sales skills, and the ability to prioritize while handling multiple tasks.
• Interest in, or knowledge of, wine and wine industry.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, changing environment as part of a team.
• Proficiency in Point of Sales (POS) systems and basic computer skills required.
• History of responsible use of alcohol and other appropriate conduct, as well as fitness to be licensed, permitted, and/or certified by state and/or local regulatory bodies.

Your Compensation:

$17.13 - $22.12 per hour based upon relevant experience

At Ste. Michelle Wine Estates we believe in paying our employees equal pay for equal work. Individual offers are made dependent upon a candidate’s prior experience and education level as it pertains to the role.

Benefits of working with Ste. Michelle Wine Estates:

Our Total Rewards programs are designed to attract, motivate, and retain talented, curious people with a passion for innovation, collaboration, continuous improvement, and growth. We offer leading programs that inspire and reward superior performance and foster an inclusive, diverse, and healthy workforce.

• Health Care Coverage including medical, dental, vision & prescription – eligible on date of hire for full-time employees
• Paid Vacation & Holidays
• 401(k) with Employer Match and Supplemental Contribution
• Employee Wine Discounts

Culture at Ste. Michelle:

We Challenge: We are driven to succeed in everything we do, and we challenge ourselves and our team to perform at the highest level.

We Care: We put people first – our team, our consumers, our customers, our communities.

We Collaborate: We believe there is nothing we can’t accomplish – together – and we believe lifting up those around us is essential to achieving both individual and collective success.

Ste. Michelle Wine Estates is an equal opportunity employer. We consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other protected class. For more information, see the EEOC's " Equal Employment Opportunity is The Law " poster.

Qualifications

Education

Required

High School or better.

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