Tasting Room Host & Sales Specialist

The Olive Press; Healdsburg (CA); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Life Insurance

FSA (Flexible Spending Accounts)

401k Matching

PTO (Paid-Time-Off)

Paid holidays

Employee Company Discounts

Job summary

The Olive Press in Healdsburg, CA is seeking a friendly Retail Associate to host tastings, tell our story, and drive product sales. You will greet guests, conduct olive oil and wine tastings, upsell club memberships, and maintain a welcoming tasting room.

This full-time role requires weekend/evening availability, the ability to stand for long periods, and comfort with cash registers and basic math. Benefits include health coverage, paid time off, and employee discounts.

Qualifications

• Must be 21+ and able to pass Food Handler’s and Responsible Beverage Serving Training.
• Excellent guest service with a friendly, professional demeanor.
• Comfortable standing for long periods and handling cash transactions.
• Ability to upsell products and explain olive oil/wine offerings.

Responsibilities

• Host tastings and provide engaging product education.
• Greet guests with eye contact, warmth, and a welcoming presence.
• Sell products and promote membership or club offerings.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the tasting room and retail space.
• Operate the register accurately and handle transactions smoothly.
• Stock shelves, monitor inventory, and assist with events as needed.

Skills

Guest service

Upselling

Cash handling

POS familiarity

Education

Food Handler’s Training

Responsible Beverage Serving Training

Tools

POS system

Job description

The Olive Press in Healdsburg, CA is seeking a friendly Retail Associate to host tastings, tell our story, and drive product sales. You will greet guests, conduct olive oil and wine tastings, upsell club memberships, and maintain a welcoming tasting room.

This full-time role requires weekend/evening availability, the ability to stand for long periods, and comfort with cash registers and basic math. Benefits include health coverage, paid time off, and employee discounts.