Position: Servers
Locations: Historic Downtown Geneva and Batavia on the Fox River
Geneva Winery, known for its exceptional wine and beautiful locations in downtown Geneva and Batavia, is seeking enthusiastic and capable individuals passionate about wine to join our team. We are opening a new tasting room in downtown Batavia, and the ability to work in both locations is a plus!
Ideal Candidates Should:
- Be professional and polished
- Have great attention to detail
- Possess a minimum of 2 years of prior service experience
Skills/Responsibilities:
- Wine sales experience preferred
- Provide superior guest service
- Have complete knowledge of legal drinking age and procedures
- Perform duties outside of the server position as assigned by supervisors/management
- Accurately enter orders into the Point of Sales System
- Perform opening, closing, cleaning, and side work duties as assigned
- Handle cash proficiently
- Follow safety and sanitization practices
- Display a positive attitude, be a team player, and exhibit a strong work ethic
- Enjoy interacting with the public
- Thrive in a busy environment
Requirements:
- Wine knowledge
- Two years of guest service/hospitality experience
- Must be at least 21 years of age
- High School diploma or equivalent
- Availability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays
- Ability to lift 40-50 lbs frequently without concern
- Capability to stand, walk, and bend for extended periods
- Illinois BASSET certification or ability to acquire upon hire
Who We Are: Located in the heart of historic downtown Geneva, Geneva Winery (GW) is one of the top destinations to enjoy a glass of wine, a flight, or a bottle with friends. Historic downtown Geneva, particularly 3rd Street, is a hub for dining, drinking, and shopping for both residents and tourists. Our tasting room, just one block from the Metra station, offers an exclusive venue for a night out, showcasing a wine portfolio crafted locally that tells the story of Geneva Winery. We have been recognized with numerous awards including:
- 2023 Kane County Finest Wine Bar
- 2023 Kane County Finest Wine Shop
- 2024 Fox Valley Best Wine Shop/Selection
- 2024 Best of the Fox Best Wine Shop
- 2024 Daily Herald's Best of the West Best Wine Bar
- 2024 Daily Herald's Best of the West Best Wine Shop
- 2024 Daily Herald's Best of the West Best Wine Selection
- 2024 Reader's Choice Best Food & Wine Shop
If you are passionate about wine and providing an exceptional guest experience, we would love to hear from you!
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $20.00 - $40.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
Work Location: In person