Tasting Room Associate - Help Wanted

We are hiring (2 positions).  Fireside Winery, the the premiere Midwest wine destination, is building capacity and seeks two highly motivated and enthusiastic wine fans to join our team.  If you are passionate about locally produced Fireside wines and have a way with people, then we encourage you to consider applying for this position.

TASTING ROOM ASSOCIATE

Reports to: Onsite Manager

Schedule:  30-36 hrs/week – 4 days/week (weekends) – 2 positions.

PURPOSE OF ROLE:

The Tasting Room Associate is responsible for ensuring the highest standards of winery tasting room service though excellent customer service; sees to exceptional visitor/tourist experiences though knowledgeable social/educational interactions; and positively contributes to Fireside Winery’s focus on attention to detail.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES –TASTING ROOM SERVICE

1. Welcomes and assists winery customers with wine tastings/samplings, and purchases.
2. Able to sell wine, general merchandise, and knowledgeable of onsite programs (e.g., Fan Club and benefits).
3. Operate cash register, Point-of-Sale register, program register, and print reports.
4. Assists with winery special events, concerts, weddings, receptions as needed.
5. Provides information, education and tours to visitors as appropriate.
6. Periodically assists with off-site winery events/tastings.
7. Other functions as needed.

 KEY RESPONSIBILITIES – GENERAL WINERY BUSINESS FUNCTIONS

1. Restock wine and general merchandise, label and price retail inventory.
2. Periodic office work to include: filing, computer data entry (MS Word, Excel), laminating, and printing.
3. Cleaning: tasting bar area, general winery up-keep and cleaning, as necessary.
4. Kitchen: prepare and serve appetizers, and clean kitchen area, as necessary
5. Other duties as needed.

 DESIRED KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCES

1. Loves working with customers and tourists.
2. Enjoys and thrives in a fast-paced work environment
3. Passionate about local wines
4. Knowledgeable of wine, winery operations, and/or willing to learn
5. Strong office skills and ability to communicate effectively and clearly.
6. Works independently and within a close team environment.

 Compensation: Dependent upon Experience.

APPLY: Send resume and letter of introduction to Cassie Bott (Onsite Manager): cassie@firesidewinery.com

Part-Time Summer Employment at Fireside Winery

Are you an enthusiastic fan of Fireside Winery Wines?  Are you a friendly, fun and outgoing person who wants to share your knowledge of wine (or learn more about wine)?  Then, Fireside Winery may have a summer job for you!

Fireside Winery is searching for a few additional part-time employees (must be at least 18 years old) to help around the winery this Summer. 

What kind of work?  Winery work! :) Helping out in the Tasting Room:  pouring and describing our wines, and answering questions; preparing food, being nice to our winery visitors, cleaning, and general “whatever needs to be done” work during weekends, holidays and special event days. 

When?  Part-time, throughout the summer (Memorial Day to Labor Day).  Mostly weekends and during big event days (e.g., holiday weekends). 

If you would like to be considered for one of these few, part-time positions please make an introductory inquiry to Cassie Bott (Marketing Manager) by sending an email to: cassie@firesidewinery.com by including “Summer Help” in the subject line.

It’s going to be a busy, fun-filled summer around Fireside Winery!  See you soon.