Tasting Room & Kitchen Associate (Part-Time)

Good Harbor Vineyards • Part-time • Lake Leelanau, Michigan, United States • $13 - $30 / hour • 3w ago

Tasting Room & Kitchen Associate (Part-Time)

Location: Good Harbor Vineyards

Pay: $13.73 per hour + tips

Hours: Up to 25 hours per week, including Saturdays

Good Harbor Vineyards is seeking a friendly, dependable, and team-oriented individual to join our tasting room staff. This position combines customer service, food preparation, and hospitality, making it ideal for someone who enjoys creating memorable guest experiences in a winery setting.

Position Overview

The Tasting Room & Kitchen Associate will work primarily in the tasting room during weekdays, assisting guests with wine tastings, sales, and hospitality. On Saturdays, this role will be dedicated to kitchen operations, preparing small plates and sandwiches, maintaining food safety standards, and supporting the tasting room by bussing tables and ensuring a welcoming environment for guests.

Responsibilities

Tasting Room Duties (Weekdays)

Welcome guests and provide exceptional customer service
Educate visitors about wines, winery offerings, and events
Process tasting flights, wine sales, and merchandise purchases
Maintain a clean, organized, and inviting tasting room
Assist with stocking inventory and general opening/closing duties

Kitchen Duties (Saturdays)

Prepare sandwiches, charcuterie boards, and other small plate offerings
Follow food safety and sanitation standards
Monitor food inventory and communicate restocking needs
Maintain a clean and organized kitchen workspace
Support tasting room operations by bussing tables and assisting guests as needed

Qualifications

Friendly, positive attitude with strong customer service skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
Previous food service, hospitality, or retail experience preferred but not required
Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 40 pounds
Must be available to work Saturdays

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