Wine Shop Sales Associate – Upper Bench Winery & Creamery
Join our team and help create a welcoming, memorable experience for our guests. We’re looking for a passionate individual with a love for wine, cheese, and exceptional wine sales and customer service skills. This position could lead to future opportunities for the right candidate.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct wine tastings, educate guests, and promote food pairings.
• Sell wines, cheeses, and club memberships while handling transactions.
• Maintain a well-stocked, visually appealing shop.
• Provide excellent customer service both onsite and at events.
• Assist with patio service, private/public events, and food service.
• Answer phones, take messages, and relay guest inquiries to management.
• Open/close the shop and follow daily operational procedures.

Qualifications:

• Valid Serving It Right certification.
• Strong sales skills
• WSET or equivalent wine knowledge preferred.
• Retail, sales, and/or winery experience required.
• Familiarity with Wine Direct is an asset.
• Ability to lift 40 lbs and stand for extended periods.
• Availability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.

If you’re enthusiastic about wine, cheese, and hospitality, we’d love to hear from you!
Job Types: Full-time, Seasonal
Pay: $21.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Discounted or free food
• On-site parking
• Store discount

Shift:

• 8 hour shift
• Afternoon shift
• Day shift

Work days:

• Holidays
• Weekends as needed

Licence/Certification:

• Serving It Right (required)

Work Location: In perso

• Conduct wine tastings, educate guests, and promote food pairings.
• Sell wines, cheeses, and club memberships while handling transactions.
• Maintain a well-stocked, visually appealing shop.
• Provide excellent customer service both onsite and at events.
• Assist with patio service, private/public events, and food service.
• Answer phones, take messages, and relay guest inquiries to management.
• Open/close the shop and follow daily operational procedures