Tasting Room Attendant

Cooper's Hawk Winery; Estero (FL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dining discounts

Retail discounts

Medical insurance

401(k)

Wellness program

Employee education

Paid time off

Job summary

Piccolo Buco by Cooper's Hawk in Estero, FL seeks a friendly Tasting Room Attendant to turn tastings into memorable experiences through wine knowledge and warm hospitality.

You will guide guests, promote our Wine Club, and support a fast-paced service environment, with opportunities for growth and employee incentives. Must be 21+, with weekend availability and experience in wine hospitality preferred.

Qualifications

• At least 21 years of age.
• Experience in restaurants, retail, or wine environments preferred.
• Comfort speaking to guests about wine and the Wine Club.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to stand for long periods and lift up to 40 pounds.
• Flexible availability including weekends and some holidays.

Responsibilities

• Learn our food, wine, and retail offerings so you can confidently guide each guest.
• Prepare your station for service and keep it clean and stocked.
• Study Cooper's Hawk menu, retail items, and wines that are offered to our guests.
• Restock and maintain product displays.
• Support the team with carryout orders and guest service in other areas when needed.
• Communicate with team members to deliver smooth and memorable service.
• Follow steps of service and assist in daily operations.
• Welcome every guest warmly and answer questions about wine and our Wine Club.
• Proactively build relationships with guests and create memorable moments.
• Use your knowledge of the Wine Club to invite and inform guests of the perks and benefits of joining our community of members.
• Share the story of Cooper's Hawk and invite guests to join our Wine Club.
• Introduce tastings and special retail items to enrich the guest experience.

Skills

Guest service

Wine knowledge

Hospitality

Multitasking

Communication

Physical stamina

Flexible scheduling

Job description

At Piccolo Buco by Cooper's Hawk, our Tasting Room Attendants do more than pour wine. They turn each tasting into a meaningful moment through friendly conversation, product knowledge, and genuine hospitality. With a passion for food, wine, and people, they guide guests through our wines and retail offerings while inviting them to become part of our Wine Club community. Every interaction is a chance to deliver an experience guests will remember and want to return to.

What You'll Get

• Incredible Discounts:
  • 50% Dining and Carryout
  • 40% Retail Wine
  • 20% Retail and Private Events
  • Monthly Complimentary Wine Tasting for Two
• Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision Insurance plus Telemedicine and Wellness Program
• Company Matching 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
• Flexible Spending Accounts- Health and Dependent Care
• Health Savings Account
• Basic Life and AD&D Insurance
• Voluntary Short-Term Disability
• Highly Competitive Pay plus Team Member Incentives & Rewards
• Pay Access before Pay Day
• Flexible Schedules
• Paid Time Off
• Access to Team Member Relief Program
• Employee Assistance Program, providing mental health, legal and financial counseling.
• Everyday Benefits Program to include insurance coverage (pet, life, auto, home/property) and employee discounts on goods and services
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Wine and Culinary Education
• Career Growth Flight Plan
• Team Member Rewards, Tenure Recognition and Referral Bonuses

How You Will Succeed

Show Up Ready: Come Prepared, stay sharp, and start strong.

• Learn our food, wine, and retail offerings so you can confidently guide each guest
• Prepare your station for service and keep it clean and stocked
• Study Cooper's Hawk menu, retail items, and wines that are offered to our guests.

Own What You See:

Take Responsibility, jump in, and do what needs to be done.

• Restock and maintain product displays
• Support the team with tasks like carryout orders and guest service in other areas when needed

  Stay in Sync:

  Communicate often, move with your team, and keep service flowing.

  • Communicate with team members to deliver smooth and memorable service
  • Follow steps of service and assist in daily operations

  Make It Personal:

  Be genuine, listen well, and tailor each experience.

  • Welcome every guest warmly and answer questions about wine, food, and our Wine Club
  • Proactively build relationships with guests and create memorable moments.
  • Use your knowledge of the Wine Club to invite and inform guests of the perks and benefits of joining our community of members.

  Add a Touch:

  Go beyond the expected to create memorable moments.

  • Share the story of Cooper's Hawk and invite guests to join our Wine Club
  • Introduce tastings and special retail items to enrich the guest experience

  What You Will Bring

  • At least 21 years of age
  • Experience in restaurants, retail, or wine environments preferred
  • Comfort speaking to guests about wine and the Wine Club
  • A passion for hospitality and creating memorable guest experiences
  • Ability to multitask in a fast paced environment
  • Ability to stand for long periods and lift up to 40 pounds
  • Flexible availability including weekends and some holidays

  Piccolo Buco by Cooper's Hawk reviews several factors when establishing compensation. Salaries and hourly wages appearing in a job posting may be published by third parties and may not reflect the salaries or hourly wages offered by Cooper's Hawk.

  Piccolo Buco by Cooper's Hawk is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to the person's race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Piccolo Buco by Cooper's Hawk makes reasonable accommodations during all aspects of the employment process, including during the interview process.

  The information provided above indicates the general nature and level of work required of the position and is not a comprehensive list of all responsibilities or qualifications. The Benefits list is only a highlight of some of the benefits offered to team members; eligibility for certain benefits apply.

  About Us

  Cooper's Hawk features a Napa-style tasting room with wine-inspired retail for entertaining and a full-service restaurant, bar and private event space, offering a modern-yet-casual dining experience. Each scratch-kitchen menu item is designed to pair with our wines. Speaking of wine...the Cooper's Hawk Wine Club is perhaps the largest in the world, offering not only top-notch award-winning wines but also exclusive Wine Club membership benefits, including curated dining and travel experiences. Since 2005, we've brought the Napa Valley experience to our guests and Wine Club members, and now, with Piccolo Buco by Cooper's Hawk, we're bringing the vibrant flavors of Rome to them as well. Together, we're creating a lifestyle brand like no other.