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Are you passionate about wine and committed to providing an exceptional customer experience? We are partnered with a local family-owned winery that needs a Part-Time Tasting Room Attendant for its vibrant tasting room. You will be the welcoming face the guests see when they visit.

Duties of the Part-Time Tasting Room Attendant:
• Ensure the tasting room is always inviting and presentable.
• Prioritize guest interaction. Greet and acknowledge everyone who walks in through the doors. Thank each customer for visiting and welcome their return.
• Inquire if guests would like to try a tasting and ask if they have a wine club membership.
• Direct guests to the lineup of wines and suggest available pairing options.
• Share the stories behind the winery and its wine selection.
• Keep customers updated on new releases and upcoming events.
• Ask customers for feedback about their favorite wines and encourage purchases.
• Emphasize the benefits of joining wine club, such as exclusive discounts and special offers.
• Provide out of town guests recommendations for local dining and attractions to enhance their visit.

Requirements of the Part-Time Tasting Room Attendant:
• A love for wine and excellent interpersonal skills.
• Availability to work Fridays, Saturdays, and Mondays.
• A friendly, welcoming demeanor that puts guests at ease!

Anticipated work schedule:
Fridays, Saturdays, and Mondays 11am-7pm or 12pm-6pm depending on the day of the week.

Pay Range:

$18/hr + tips

Submitted By:

UNITED STAFFING ASSOCIATES, LLC

Location:

Paso Robles, CA

Email:

paso@unitedwestaff.com

Phone:

(805) 369-0009

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Position Summary
Under the direction of the Director of Retail Sales, we are searching for staff that have a background in customer service, a good eye for detail, and truly enjoy fostering a wonderful experience for every guest that visits the property. As a Tasting Room Wine Sales Associate, you will be the main point of contact for our guests, so a polite, friendly, and energetic demeanor is a must.
Duties and Responsibilities
• Ensure that all guests feel welcome and are given responsive, friendly, and remarkable service at all times
• Commit to being a professional and excellent co-worker as the culture of the tasting room is very important
• Passion for wine, food, people, and the hospitality industry, this is the foundation for ensuring guests have a memorable experience
• Acquire and maintain knowledge of winery and its wines
• Ability to serve winery food offerings that will be an integral component of the guest experience. Serve charcuterie and other menu offerings as ordered by guests, following all appropriate food handling procedures
• Describe wines and winery history, answer visitor questions about wines
• Sell wine and wine club memberships based on monthly goals
• Handle routine sales transactions that include operating the POS. Wine Direct Knowledge is a plus.
• Assist with display and stocking of merchandise items and wines
• Ensure that merchandise displays and tasting bar are kept in immaculate condition
• Able to assist with bussing tables as needed to maintain a clean and professional environment
• Assist with special events as needed
• Represent winery at outside functions as needed
• Attend regularly scheduled monthly staff meetings and trainings
• Ensure all safety and health policies and practices are fully executed
• Additional duties as assigned by Tasting Room Manager
Qualifications
• Must be at least 21 years old
• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Demonstrated ability to multi-task, follow-up, and work in a fast-paced environment under pressure
• Must be available to work weekends and special events
• At least one-year experience in hospitality industry, preferably in a tasting room or as a restaurant server is highly desired but not required
• Customer service and or retail experience
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills with attention to detail
• Experience with POS System a plus
• Demonstrated reliability and punctuality, work effectively in team environment, adherence to all safety regulations and operating procedures
RBS Certification is required with in 2 weeks of hire date.
Physical Requirements
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Position requires prolonged standing, bending, stooping, twisting, and lifting products
COMPENSATION INCLUDES:
• Complimentary Wine Club membership (2 shipments per year every year)
• Competitive 401K matching program
• Competitive Health, Dental and Vision insurance
• Paid vacation accrual
• Paid sick leave (Full time position only)
• 50% discount on all wine & merchandise purchases
• No tip pools
• $25 and;$50 Wine Club Commissions based on wine club size.
• 10% case sale commissions on selected cases

Pay Range:

$18/hour plus commissions, bonuses, tips & bi-annual wine club membership

Submitted By:

Peachy Canyon Winery

Location:

1480 N Bethel Road

Email:

cynthia@peachycanyon.com

Phone:

8052391918

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8 plastic barrel racks for sale; perfect for the home winemaker!

Pay Range:

$15/rack

Submitted By:

Alta Colina Vineyard & Winery

Location:

Alta Colina

Email:

molly@altacolina.com

4' crimper for sale on a 16" drum. Hardly used, we are just looking to buy a wider unit.

Pay Range:

$4,000

Submitted By:

Alta Colina Vineyard & Winery

Location:

Alta Colina

Email:

molly@altacolina.com

27 cases of champagne green sparkling glass for sale (26mm)

Pay Range:

$10/case

Submitted By:

Alta Colina Vineyard & Winery

Location:

Alta Colina

Email:

molly@altacolina.com

Bucher-Vaslin Crusher for sale. Fully cleaned and functional, but hasn't been used in many years.

Pay Range:

$1,000

Submitted By:

Alta Colina Vineyard & Winery

Location:

Alta Colina

Email:

molly@altacolina.com

In the heart of Willow Creek in West Side Paso Robles, Clos Solène is a family owned Estate with 17 acres planted producing 5,000 cases per year. Our estate welcomes guests with seated tasting experiences by reservation only. With our expected growth and upcoming expansion, we are looking for a full-time hospitality star to add to our tasting room team. Our new team member should be self-motivated, energetic, a service heart and possess strong sales and be eager to provide excellent hospitality. This position also includes hosting new and current clients. Experience and wine knowledge is sought after in a candidate, but we invite those who are passionate to learn and have a trainable attitude to apply.

Main Responsibilities:
Providing exceptional wine & customer service in a one-on-one setting with high end clients
Eager to develop & continue our current elevated experiences and developing new programs
Achieve or exceed established sales and membership goals
Strong in person and phone sales skills
Comfortable working in a collaborative office environment with basic computer & technology skills
Schedule appointments as requested via email or telephone
Go above and beyond to create memorable customer experiences and retention of current clients
Positively and enthusiastically share our brand story and details about the wines
Participate as requested in Membership and other special events
Follow and execute daily operating procedures as instructed

Qualifications:
1-3 years sales experience or equivalent experience from education
Problem Solving & Self Management Skills
Enjoys working with people
Obtains leadership qualities
Trainability and eagerness to learn about sales, hospitality, and wine
Mandatory to work weekends, some holidays and occasional evenings for winery events
Ability to stand for extended periods of time
Ability lift and carry 50 lbs
Must be 21 or older

Work Remotely
No

Job Types: Full-time

Pay: $19.00+ per hour

Benefits:
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee discount
Health insurance
Paid time off
Paid training
Parental leave
Vision insurance

Compensation package:
Commission pay
Tips

Schedule:
8 hour shift
Every weekend
Holidays
Work Location: In person

Pay Range:

$19+

Submitted By:

Clos Solène

Location:

2040 Niderer Rd, Paso Robles, CA 93446

Email:

talia@clossolene.com

Phone:

805-239-7769

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WINE CLUB MANAGER

Job Types: Full-time position
Work Remotely: No
Work Location: In person at Clos Solène

Job Description:
In the heart of Willow Creek in West Side Paso Robles, Clos Solène is a family-owned boutique Estate on a 27-acres property producing 5,000 cases per year. Our acclaimed estate welcomes guests with upscale seated tasting experiences by reservation only. With our expected growth and upcoming expansion, we are looking for a full-time Wine Club Manager to lead our largest revenue making business units. We currently have a loyal and healthy active wine club community but we are looking for someone who can take our existing programs to the next level. Our new team member should be a team-player, self-motivated, energetic, methodical and possess strong wine club management experience as well as excellent hospitality. This is a key position within our organization and will report directly to our General Manager and ownership.

Clos Solène has been recently showcased in SF Chronicle and continues to garner high scores from the wine industry most respected publications. In addition, we are breaking ground imminently on a stunning 19,000sq ft state of the art underground cellar as well as a hospitality center encompassing four tasting suites located in the vineyards, a Member only VIP cellar experience and a vintage library.

Main Responsibilities:
• Cultivate guest experience excellence beyond their visit at Clos Solène and efficiently communicate wine club timelines to company various departments
• Effectively manage current Wine Club business unit (order creation, billing, fulfillment, shipping, inventory and more) while bringing systems and programs improvements
• Plan and execute wine club shipments, including communication, processing, and delivery. Monitor wine inventory and allocations
• Manage the membership database, including sign-ups, address changes, and credit card payment updates. Create member profiles and track data to identify sales opportunities. Keeping the database clean and up to date
• Manage the dry goods inventory, keeping the quantities up to date and ordering in timely manner
• Maintain and increase membership retention by providing exceptional hospitality and open communication with club members via phone, email, and in-person. Respond to customer complaints in a timely manner and monitor online forums
• Coordinate shipping execution with our fulfillment house, track and manage inventories across multiple locations and coordinate the transfers efficiently
• Monitor and execute daily orders with our fulfillment and in house needs
• Analyze monthly reports to monitor overall membership performance. Identify ways to improve any areas of opportunity, and make timely recommendations to streamline and improve our wine club programs
• Work closely with our General Manager, Ownership and other department heads on strategies to grow our wine club retention and sign-up metrics
• Develop Membership programs (planning, development, events) allowing to meet and go beyond goals
• Follow up with members and service providers to ensure on-time and proper deliveries
• Host Wine Club Members during our Tasting Room hours when needed. Represent the winery at wine club events, and set up and conduct exclusive tastings for VIP members.
• Positively and enthusiastically share our brand story and details about our portfolio
• Additional responsibilities as required
Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s Degree (BA or BS) from 4-year college/university with 5+ years sales/marketing experience or 8+ years proven experience in sales/marketing and/or relationship management.
• Exceptional organizational skills and multi-tasking management capacities
• Detail-Oriented, Problem Solver & ability to Lead
• Excellent customer service skills in person and on the phone
• Strong computer skills (Commerce 7, Wine Direct, G-Suite, Shipstation, Tock, Excel , Enolytics, RedChirp, Mailchimp, Adobe Suite)
• Proven ability to work independently with minimal supervision as well as cross-functionally with the team to ensure projects are accomplished on time
• Willing to work weekends, some holidays and occasional evenings for winery events and travel for events
• Ability lift and carry 50 lbs and must be 21 or older

Skills:
• Practical analytical skills
• Meticulous attention to details and ability to manage multiple priorities
• Efficient time management and organization
• Adaptability and flexibility
• Excellent communication skills 

• Proactive about customer service enhancements
• Analyzing membership trends to identify areas for improvement

Compensation:
• Full-Time Salary Range: $70,000 - $90,000 based on experience

Benefits:
• 401(k) matching
• Employee discount
• Health insurance coverage of 80%
• Paid time off
• Paid training

Pay Range:

Full Time Salary Rance: $70,000 to $90,000

Submitted By:

Clos Solène

Location:

Willow Creek District, Paso Robles

Email:

info@clossolene.com

Phone:

805 239 7769

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Job Summary:
Work as a team member to support the Ancient Peaks Café and help organize, prepare and execute food program. Principal functions include kitchen prep, customer service, product knowledge, menu execution and product presentation. This position is full-time, five days a week (weekends are mandatory) and may include special events and extended hours. The Café Cook reports directly to the Café Coordinator.

Job Duties:
• Responsible for opening and closing kitchen on a daily basis, following an open/close checklist
• Prepare and execute orders with Café Coordinator
• Ability to receive, organize and inventory all Café vendor deliveries
• Represent the company and brand, professionally, graciously and enthusiastically
• Assist with special events on-site and off-site, as needed
• Maintain cleanliness of kitchen and all associated areas of the tasting room
• Be primary dishwasher
• Communicate with Café Coordinator for any product needs and re-orders
• Perform other duties assigned by Café Coordinator and Hospitality
Manager

Qualifications:
• Minimum 2 year experience working in food service industry
• Must have food service handling card
• Knowledge with basic kitchen equipment (i.e. slicer, fryer, flat top griddle)
• Be able to follow recipes and directions
• Proven ability to effectively communicate with diverse client group
• Commitment to excellence, high standards, detail oriented, coachable and highly motivated
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
• Flexibility and ability to manage constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm
• Professional appearance and demeanor
• Must be able to work weekends, major holidays, wine club pick up parties, association events and industry events
• Fluent in English
• Must be at least 21 years old
• High school diploma or equivalent
Physical and Mental Requirements:
• Ability to stand for long periods of time
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds repeatedly
• Must be able to effectively stock merchandise, set-up and break down structures, tables, etc. and be able to utilize dolly cart and other equipment to assist in moving heavy objects
• Ability to understand and accurately follow written and verbal instructions

Compensation:
• Hourly, full-time position
• This position is eligible for the following benefits:
o tips accumulated while working
o employee discount on wine, merchandise and food
o zipline discounts at Margarita Adventures
o medical benefits
o company paid holidays
o 5 days paid vacation, 5 days paid sick days
o 401K eligibility

Pay Range:

$18 - $22

Submitted By:

Ancient Peaks Winery

Location:

Ancient Peaks Tasting Room & Cafe - Santa Margarita, CA. 93453

Email:

kcoots@apwinery.com

Phone:

805.365.7045

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We have an exciting opportunity for a winery chef to join our team. The Lead Chef will uphold the company’s and Consulting Chef’s culinary vision for the restaurant with an eye for quality, taste, and presentation. This role will set the standards for menu creation, ordering, inventories, and training. On a day-to-day basis, the Lead Chef will execute the menu, maintain par levels on inventories, place orders when needed, and communicate with management on any issues that arise.
Responsibilities
• Performs all kitchen opening, closing, and side duties
• Execute food service to the highest level
• Maintain all kitchen equipment, communicating when items need servicing
• Maintain kitchen inventory to ensure sufficient quantity and quality of ingredients, based off of established par levels
• Communicate relevant, up-to-date information to front of house staff including menu changes
• Ensure a clean and sanitary work environment
• Adhere to all standards and procedures, and ensure staff do the same
• Create catering, private group, and pick-up party menus
Skills and qualifications
• Experience in commercial kitchens with a track record of executing food service
• Wine knowledge and food and wine pairing experience a plus
• Creative thinking and adaptability
• Effective time management techniques
• Ability to think ‘on the fly’, resolving issues with expediency and ease
• High degree of resiliency under pressure
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities
• Experience in a collaborative team environment, with ability to take direction and critique
• Serv-safe certified
• Knowledge of up-to-date health and safety standards

Pay Range:

$68,000 - 72,000 DOE

Submitted By:

Villa San Juliette

Location:

Villa San Juliette

Email:

dan@villasanjuliette.com

Phone:

8054670014

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Herman Story Wines : Part-Time Tasting Room Associate

Job Description:
This role is for a person with soul, personality and drive. You will be on the front lines of one of the coolest, most innovative wineries in Paso Robles. This job has a lot of perks. You will have fun, be challenged, and get to be yourself. You’ll meet some great people and represent us in a busy and fast paced environment.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Make every tasting special. Sell wine and tell stories.
• Take telephone orders, answer questions, book reservations and provide great customer service.
• Assist with our awesome events where we eat tacos and pet alligators.
• Help with general upkeep of the winery, including light cleaning of the tasting room, kitchen and bathrooms daily.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• You must love wine, people and music.
• You must be driven to sell, grow and improve.
• Strong POS and phone skills.
• RBS training certification (if not currently certified, can be completed on-site)
• Wine/restaurant experience is a plus.
• Have your $#!% together. We have fun, but this is a professional place of business.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Must be able to work weekends.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. (case of wine).
• Must be 21 years of age or older.

BENEFITS:

• Earn competitive wages plus generous tips from a supportive, enthusiastic customer base
• Large wine allowance
• Free lunch everyday!
• Best company holiday party ever

Please send resumes to:
thirsty@hermanstorywines.com

Submitted By:

Herman Story Wines

Location:

Herman Story Wines

Email:

thirsty@hermanstorywines.com

Phone:

(805) 237-2400

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We are a small, family run, dry-farmed, organic vineyard/winery and tasting room in the Adelaida AVA. We are looking for an addition to our tasting room team for 6-18 hours per week. This is a part-time position and will require you to be available Saturdays and/or Sundays. Compensation is $18-$24 per hour, plus wine club commissions and tips. We are looking for an enthusiastic and outgoing individual. An ideal candidate will have basic wine knowledge, and will be eager to learn more and pass that on to our customers.
You will need to:
• Communicate kukkula’s unique benefits to guests
• Promote and sell wine club memberships
• Master our POS system and work comfortably on the computer/ipad to process orders, payments and wine club sign-ups.
• Maintain an organized and clean tasting room.
• Assist with shipping and wine club maintenance.
• Complete RBS training within a month of employment
• Assist with winery events
• Other duties as required
Candidates must be at least 21, have the ability to lift up to 50 lbs, and stand for extended periods of time.

Pay Range:

$18-$24

Submitted By:

kukkula

Location:

9515 Chimney Rock Rd., Paso Robles

Email:

paula@kukkulawine.com

Phone:

805-227-0111

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kukkula still has a few neutral barrels available. 13 225L barrels ($25) and 13 500L puncheons ($250) for sale. Well taken care of and priced to move!

Submitted By:

kukkula

Location:

kukkula/9515 Chimney Rock Rd.

Email:

kj@kukkulawine.com

Phone:

8052867422

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