Tasting Room Intern (SUMMER 26)

Southernhospitalityinternshipprogram; Pigeon Forge (TN); On-site; USD 17,047 - 24,280; Part time

Job summary

Southernhospitalityinternshipprogram in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee is seeking college students or recent graduates for an immersive internship in the wine and cider industry. Interns will gain hands-on experience in tasting room operations, customer service, and sales management.

This role allows interns to work alongside industry professionals, providing opportunities for personal growth and skill development. Pay starts at $15 per hour plus tips, with flexible shifts totaling 30 to 40 hours per week.

Responsibilities

• Work in tasting rooms to provide customer service.
• Learn and apply sales and leadership strategies.
• Give feedback to staff to improve operations.

Job description

Welcome to a world where alcohol meets hard work! We are looking for college students or recent graduates with a strong work ethic and problem-solving mentality to spend some time with us learning what it's like to work in the wine and cider industry.

Here’s your chance to dip your toes into tasting room operations and management. Your experience will include customer service, sales, human resources management, and retail merchandising. Let’s face it; you never know what a job is really like until you try it.

Duties may include but are not limited to:

• Working tasting rooms
• Learning sales and leadership strategies
• Giving feedback to staff
• Ordering and forecasting
• Assisting with special events and festivals
• Packing club shipments
• Learning pricing strategies
• Sourcing new vendors and products
• Controlling inventory

Pay is $15 (plus tips on tasting room days) per hour for 30-40 hours per week. Shifts and days may vary.