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:
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
- Food Service: 1 year (Preferred)
- Restaurant Experience: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person