Wine Consultant/Keyholder

St Julian Winery & Distillery; Gaylord (MI); On-site; USD 19,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly pay + tips

Employee discount on wine & merch

Hands-on training

Growth opportunities

Team-focused atmosphere

Job summary

St. Julian Winery – Gaylord Tasting Room is seeking a Wine Consultant / Key Holder to lead engaging tastings, build guest relationships, and assist with daily operations in a welcoming, team-centered environment.

This part-time position (up to 29 hours/week) is on-site, with opportunities to lead events, merchandise displays, and mentor teammates, while enjoying employee discounts and hands-on wine training.

Qualifications

• Leadership and guest-service experience.
• Strong communication and public speaking skills.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced setting.
• Sales-oriented with hospitality focus.
• Comfort with POS tech and basic software.

Responsibilities

• Lead wine tastings in a fun, approachable manner.
• Create memorable guest experiences and build relationships.
• Support events, promotions, and daily operations.
• Open and close tasting room, manage cash and deposits.
• Maintain inventory and merchandising displays.
• Coach and support team members on the floor.
• Fill in wherever needed to keep operations smooth.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Time management

Sales-driven

Multitasking

Tech savvy

Lift up to 40 lbs

Weekend availability

Tools

POS systems

Word

Excel

Job description

Join Our Team as a Wine Consultant / Key Holder at St. Julian Winery – Gaylord Tasting Room!

Are you passionate about wine, leadership, and creating exceptional guest experiences? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, people-centered environment where no two days are the same? If so, we would love to meet you!

St. Julian Winery, Michigan’s oldest and largest winery, is looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Wine Consultant / Key Holder to join our new Gaylord Tasting Room. This is an exciting opportunity to take on a leadership role while sharing your love of wine and helping create memorable experiences for every guest who walks through our doors.

What We Offer

• Competitive hourly pay + tips (typically $14-$26/hour total earnings)
• Generous employee discount on wine & merchandise
• Hands-on training to expand your wine knowledge
• Opportunities for growth in the wine and hospitality industry
• A fun, welcoming, and team-focused atmosphere

What You’ll Do

• Lead engaging and educational wine tastings in a fun, approachable way
• Create memorable guest experiences and build lasting customer relationships
• Support and help lead exciting events, promotions, and daily operations
• Open and close the tasting room, including cash handling and nightly deposits
• Maintain inventory, restock products, and ensure beautiful merchandising displays
• Assist in coaching and supporting team members on the floor
• Jump in wherever needed to keep operations running smoothly

What We’re Looking For

• A natural leader who enjoys working with people and creating a welcoming environment
• Strong communication and public speaking skills
• Excellent time management and ability to multitask in a fast-paced setting
• Sales-driven mindset with a passion for hospitality and guest service
• Detail-oriented, organized, and dependable
• Comfortable with technology (POS systems, Word, Excel)
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs (wine cases can be heavy)
• Weekend and holiday availability required

Experience That’s a Plus

• Retail, hospitality, or customer service experience
• Previous leadership or Key Holder experience
• Wine knowledge (we will continue to build on it with you!)

Position Details

• Location: Gaylord Tasting Room
• Part-Time - Up to 29 hours per week
• On-Site - No remote work available