Tasting Room Associate

Precept Wine is the largest privately owned wine company in the Northwest. We’re seamlessly integrated to run our own vineyards, wineries and world-class tasting rooms. Currently we are looking for the best and brightest to fill an immediate part-time opening for a Tasting Room Associate at our Browne Family Vineyards Tasting room in Downtown Walla Walla. The Tasting Room Associate reports directly to the Tasting Room Manager.

The Tasting Room Associate will consistently provide above-and-beyond customer service while employing effective selling techniques in a team environment. Meet or exceed operational standards and strengthen daily operations by working cooperatively with the Tasting Room Manager and members of the management team.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Provide a welcoming atmosphere and unique tasting experience to all guests
Describe wines, winemaking techniques, and winery history
Effectively suggest and sell wine
Encourage wine club sales and promote membership
Communicate with a diverse clientele
Create a memorable experience for customer
Accurately handle routine purchasing transactions, including operating cash register and accounting of daily sales; processing returns, discounts, etc.
Provide general tourist information and assist guests as local concierge
Stock both wine and non-wine items
Assist with hospitality special events

Knowledge and maintenance of POS system
Display sound judgment and problem solving when issues arise
Communicate clearly, respectfully and in a timely manner with employees and manager
Follow all company, state and federal policies and laws

Desired Skills and Requirements:

2 years’ customer service experience
Hospitality driven individual
1 year sales experience
Must be 21 years of age with current Washington State LCB Class 12 mixologist permit
Wine knowledge is a plus but not required
Demonstrated sales ability
Ability to stand, walk, and talk for lengthy periods of time
Flexible schedule including weekends and occasional evenings
Ability to understand and accurately follow written and verbal instructions
Strong problem solving skills and sound judgment
Demonstrate strong communication skills
Positive and engaging attitude
Ability to lift items up to 40lbs

For consideration, please include resume when responding to job posting.

Precept Wine is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Benefit Eligible Employees are automatically enrolled in three (3) company paid plans:

$30,000.00 Basic Employee Life & AD&D Insurance

Long Term Disability

Employee Assistance Plan

The following additional benefits can be purchased for benefit eligible employees:

Medical PPO or HSA Insurance

Dental PPO w/ or w/o Orthodontic Coverage Insurance

Voluntary Short Term Disability Insurance

Additional Life & AD&D Insurance

Commuter/Parking Benefits

Vision Insurance (Company Paid)

ALL employees are granted:

9 Days of Holiday Designated PTO

Sick/Vacation PTO Accrual (if eligible)

401k Retirement Services (if eligible)

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