Trail Estate Winery is an exciting and dynamic winery located in Prince Edward County. We make many zero additive wines like Pet Nats and orange wines as well as classic Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. We farm our vineyard sustainably, growing premium grapes on beautiful limestone soils.
The ideal candidate will be eager for a new experience that will prepare them for a future in wine and/or customer service.
As we are a small winery with a very small team, the ideal candidate will have a positive attitude and be able to work independently. There will be many odd jobs required, but plenty of experience. Physically the candidate will be able lift up to 50lbs, stand for long periods of time and work outside in varying weather conditions. The position will be from July until Fall will be 2-3 days a week. Weekends are a requirement.
No previous experience is necessary.
Role:
The bulk of the work will be focused on a regular retail & vineyard schedule, with occasional cellar work.
Duties - Retail:
Assist retail staff where required, including but not limited to:
- Glass washing and support
- First point of contact for guests who join us, high level understanding of the POS system, money handling, maintaining general organization, and cleanliness.
- Assist customers in finding products and making purchasing decisions
- Upsell and cross-sell products to maximize sales opportunities
- Process customer transactions accurately and efficiently
- Maintain a clean and organized environment and glassware
Duties - Vineyard:
- odd gardening and vineyard tasks to help maintain our garden.
- assist in harvest
- occasional cellar duties - assist with bottling, etc.
Qualifications:
- Previous wine/vineyard experience preferred
- Wine knowledge is an asset but can be taught for the right candidate
- Strong organizational skills to manage inventory and keep track of sales
- Excellent interpersonal and sales skills
- Bilingual or multilingual skills are a plus
- Time management skills to prioritize tasks and handle multiple customers simultaneously
- Basic math skills for handling cash transactions
- Successful candidates will be able to be outgoing with guests, have experience in hospitality, some wine knowledge specific to the PEC region, able to work weekends
- Physical Strength: Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and perform physically demanding tasks/standing.
- Training: Must have valid smart serve in Ontario and be legally able to serve wine.
If you are passionate about sustainability, have a love for natural wines, and meet these requirements, we invite you to join our team and contribute to the success of our environmentally conscious winery in Prince Edward County.
Be sure to include a short cover letter/paragraph on why you are great for this role, highlighting relevant experience. Apply today and be a part of something extraordinary!
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Seasonal
Contract length: 3 months
Pay: From $17.20 per hour

Benefits:

• Store discount

Shift:

• 4 hour shift
• 8 hour shift

Work days:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Education:

• Secondary School (preferred)

Experience:

• Customer service: 1 year (preferred)

Language:

• French (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Smart Serve (required)

Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 2025-06-30
Expected start date: 2025-06-3

Please refer the Job description for details