Early Mountain Vineyards

Tasting Room Server

Our winery is looking for friendly, outgoing, and enthusiastic associates with a passion for wine, food and people. Candidates must enjoy speaking on, serving, and uplifting Virginia wine. Exceptional customer service skills, fantastic communication with both customers and other employees are also essential qualities. A desire to expand knowledge of Virginia wine and provide top notch service experiences for our members and guest are key to this position.

Compensation:

We offer a competitive hourly rate with the addition of restaurant equivalent gratuity.

Roles and Responsibilities

Duties vary and will include:

Explain to guests the different style tasting/flight options offered in a knowledgeable and effective manner
Properly checking customer's ID's
Following steps of service that has been set forth by management
Offering wine paring suggestions that complement our menu items
Maintain specific side-work and ensure the total cleanliness and smooth operation
Clearing and resetting tables
Washing and polishing glassware and silverware
Stocking wine and retail items
Must be able to interact with guests in a friendly and professional manner to ensure complete satisfaction
Working effectively in a team
Learning new wines on a weekly basis
Assisting with special events when needed

Qualifications:

At least 21 years old
Able to work a flexible schedule including holidays and weekends
Excellent communication and customer service skills
Holiday and weekend hours are required
Ability to lift 40 pounds and walk/stand for long periods of time
Comfortable learning our sales system using advanced technology, such as iPads, for ordering
Handle transactions with accuracy, including taking payments, giving change and packaging of merchandise

About Early Mountain Vineyards

We are a fun, talented and growing team dedicated to providing our customers and community with exceptional

service and a Virginian brand of Southern hospitality. We move at a very fast pace and rely on entrepreneurial initiative

and creative drive to make things happen. We’re also committed to maintaining a family-oriented work environment

and championing the overall Virginia wine and food community. A passion for food and wine, dedication to building

positive relationships in our community and a fun environment are building blocks of our team dynamic.

Early Mountain Vineyards is located in Madison, Virginia in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. With a strong

commitment to the vineyard as well as a fervent expression of place, our mission is to craft high-quality wines and to

support Virginia’s ascent as a world-class wine region. Early Mountain Vineyards is owned by Jean Case and her

husband, Steve, and is located at 6109 Wolftown-Hood Road, Madison, Virginia 22727. For additional information,

please visit http://earlymountain.com/.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $15.00 - $35.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching

Education:

High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

Food Service: 1 year (Preferred)
Restaurant Experience: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Early Mountain Vineyards

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