Tasting Room Hospitality Position

Updated 8/6/25

White Pine Winery has openings for Wine Tasting Associate position at White Pine Winery’s tasting room in downtown St. Joseph, MI. This is a permanent, part-time position. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is interested in Michigan’s rapidly growing wine industry to be part of the action and receive training in wines and wine bar service. The position offers a fantastic opportunity to learn about wine from some of the region’s most experienced people and share that knowledge with customers from all walks of life. We are looking for someone who is energetic, enthusiastic and with a positive attitude who likes working with people and sharing the exciting story about White Pine wines. Wine knowledge is desired but not essential. We offer competitive wage and compensation package.

This position is part time and seasonal, running from April through December, with possibility for extension through winter. The position requires working weekends and holidays.

Description: The Wine Tasting Associate (WTA) position involves pouring wine samples for customers while discussing the wines and educating the customer. The WTA position includes, but is not limited to the following responsibilities:

· Pour wine samples and discuss White Pine wines with guests,

· Open and close store,

· Restock wine and retail items,

· Clean up tasting bar,

· Work the cash register and cash out at the end of the day / shift

· Daily house-keeping tasks such as taking out trash, wash windows, clean employee restroom and general upkeep of the store including sweeping and vacuuming.

The WTA is White Pine’s representative to our retail customers and is therefore responsible for selling White Pine wines with a positive attitude and gracious demeanor.

Requirements include but not limited to:

Must be 21 years of age.
Wine knowledge is desirable but not required. Must be willing to learn more about wines in general and White Pine wines specifically. Some reading on own time away from the job is required during training.

Work on weekends and holidays required.

Must be able to lift 40 lbs.
Must be able to stand for extended periods.
Must enjoy people and have a pleasant personality.

Compensation includes: Salary, Tips (average $5 to $10/ hour) and Employee Wine Discount

White Pine Winery is an equal opportunity employer.

To apply send one page resume’ and one page cover letter describing why you want the job. at dave@whitepinewinery.com or Phone: 269 281-0098 and leave message with contact details.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $13.00 - $14.00 per hour

Benefits:

Employee discount
Flexible schedule

Ability to Commute:

Saint Joseph, MI 49085 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

Saint Joseph, MI 49085: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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