Wine Consultant jobs in Santa Maria, CA

HALTER RANCH

Set along the western-most boundaries of Paso Robles, California, surrounded by the wild, and wide-open Santa Lucia Mountain Range of the Central Coast, Halter Ranch is a 2,700-acre nature estate dedicated to land, art, and legendary terroir-driven wine. Envisioned by Swiss entrepreneur, philanthropist, and world-leading land conservationist, Hansjörg Wyss, the estate is an homage to his mother, Alice, and a haven for the natural world to flourish and deliver exceptional, timeless wines.

SEEKING

We are seeking a team-oriented individual who is enthusiastic and passionate about wine and people. Knowledge of wine and hospitality industry preferred. Excellent time management skills and the ability to multi-task is a must!

QUALIFICATIONS

• Sales oriented and ability to close the sale.
• Strong knowledge and enthusiasm for wine a must.
• A desire to provide the ultimate in hospitality and customer service.
• Professional appearance and demeanor.
• Must be able to work weekends and Holidays.
• Must be 21 years old.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

These duties include but are not limited to:

• Greets all visitors guests and guides them through their Halter experience (Tours, Tastings, Lunch, By the Bottle, By the Glass, etc.)
• Seating guests when necessary
• Describes wines, winemaking techniques, and winery history, answers visitor’s questions.
• The taking of guest orders
• Transferring of food from kitchen to table when necessary (as the flow of business dictates)
• Effectively suggests and sells wine to customers.
• The expectation that wine guides be receptive to and to retain, for the purposes of communicating to guests, all restaurant related information including, but not limited to menu items, food descriptors, cooking methods, historical and regional points of culinary significance and standards of service.
• Clearing of food and food accessories, to include but not limited to: flatware, plates, stemware, menus, tasting books, linens
• Set up and breakdown of restaurant related service items
• Accurately handles routine purchasing transactions, which include operating cash register and accounting of daily sales.
• Provides general tourist information.
• Conducts guided tours as needed.
• Assists with the winery’s special events as needed.
• Acquires and maintains thorough knowledge of winery and its wines.
• Assists with display and pricing of retail items and wines as needed.
• Merchandise sales, size checks for guest requests, assist with restocking, maintain cleanliness and order in merchandise room
• Performs other duties as assigned by the manager(s).

Additional Roles

Wine Advisors may be pulled into alternate roles to fill staffing needs, including, but not limited to:

• Bussing
• Host
• Running
• Expeditor
• Pit Boss
• Breaker
• Polisher
• Tour guide, both impromptu and reserved tours
• Management may assign additional tasks and duties at any point in accordance with business needs.
• Hours of service or scheduled working hours may be adjusted in accordance with business needs.

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. This position may be required to perform other related duties to meet the ongoing needs of the business.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to stand and walk for long periods of time.
• Must be able to lift 60 pounds repeatedly.
• Must be able to effectively stock wine, set up and break down tables, chairs and be able to utilize dolly cart and assist in moving heavy objects.

HOW DO I APPLY?

To apply submit resume to: Human Resources Manager, Michelle Robles. This position requires working weekends and holidays. Full time position available. Compensation: $17 plus tips, wine club commissions, and sales incentives. Full time position offers excellent benefits package including medical, dental and vision, generous PTO, retirement and more.

Halter Ranch is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, or other protected categories. Halter Ranch will make reasonable accommodations under applicable law for qualified individuals to enable them to perform the essential functions of the job, unless doing so would create an undue hardship for the Company.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Shift:

• 8 hour shift

Experience:

• Hospitality: 1 year (Preferred)
• Customer service: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Paso Robles, CA 93446 (Required)

Work Location: In person