Tasting Room Associate

The Part-Time Tasting Room Associate is responsible for the day-to-day operation of the tasting room and provides the front-line guest experience at Balletto Winery. This position is the champion of customer service in creating the perfect balance of education and good times. Provide the first line of communication to the customer by greeting, directing, and answering questions regarding our wines, merchandise, history, and facility. Communicate in a knowledgeable, professional, and gracious manner that is consistent with the mission of Balletto Winery. Serve samples of wine, along with sharing appropriate information concerning the wines to customers in both individual and group settings. Must be available to work the weekend, Saturdays, and Sundays. Promote the wine club and process sign-ups. ID guests to ensure each is of legal age to consume alcohol and provide samples of wine within CA ABC laws Ensure tasting room and inventory areas are clean, neat, and stocked at all times. Perform facility housekeeping, including tasting room, restrooms, patios, and break areas. Ensure that displays of wine products in the tasting room are attractive and maintained. Promote the sale of wine products sold in the tasting room, and pursue sales opportunities presented by contact with guests. Responsible for abiding by the tasting room Policies and procedures to ensure compliance including register transactions and transfers. Utilize cash register and POS system to transact sales and maintain tasting room inventory. Reconcile daily sales and post transactions. Maintain physical inventory of merchandise items in the tasting room and all front-of-house supplies. Maintain, evaluate, and provide periodic reports on the guest comments. Perform opening and closing checklists. Attend scheduled training classes and seminars.