Job Description
Bluemont Vineyard and Brewery is a family-owned winery, brewery and cidery that focuses on building memorable experiences. We move fast, love what we do and have a smart, tight-knit small team. We offer wine tastings in our Tasting Lounge and flight tastings in our Taproom and Kitchen. We all wear many hats and everyone helps everyone here! Whether it’s hosting guests, packing wine, plating a brunch board, moving inventory, or calling our customers, we all are a part of the team. Our goal is to welcome guests with great conversation and experiences, sell wine, build our wine club and create a positive work environment to have fun. If you want to be a part of our team where your ideas are heard and we all work together, we want to hear from you.
Position Overview
Are you a natural storyteller who loves working with people? Are you passionate about Texas wines and craft beverages? This is an exciting opportunity to grow your retail sales career in the wine or craft beverage industry. Associates share our wines, beers, ciders and conversation with our guests. This position is right for you if you are reliable, have an outgoing personality, love all the charms of farm life, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and enjoy connecting with others!
What we are looking for: We are seeking a motivated person who wants to grow with our winery & brewery hospitality team. We seek a go-getter who isn’t afraid to build new relationships, has a heart of hospitality and can turn it on for guest experiences in person. The ability to problem solve independently, be attentive to detail, have good communication skills and a desire to learn new skills is HUGE. A friendly, positive attitude and honesty are a must. Any additional skills you bring are welcome!
This is a part-time opportunity, with mostly weekend and holiday hours.
Responsibilities include:
Welcome guests for tastings, guide exceptional experiences and provide thoughtful and relevant follow-up.
Create delightful, engaging, and educational craft beverage experiences that make customers want to join our Club and Community.Actively strive to reach wine, beer and cider sales and craft club sign-up goals.
Foster genuine relationships with members and guests, sharing Bluemont Vineyard’s story and brand.
Lead with integrity by supporting team members and helping raise the whole team
Maximize productivity during slower times to help keep the tasting room clean, and orderly and set the team up for success.
Stay up to date on current promotions, sales initiatives, and specials to share with guests by reading monthly and weekly staff communications and asking questions.
Perform other duties that may be assigned by the Tasting Room Manager of the Day
Qualifications/Experience:
Love of sharing wine (or beer and hard cider) & conversation
Preferred though not required is 1+ years experience in the hospitality industry. Wine knowledge and willingness to learn more. Bring your great attitude & we can train you on the craft products & our farm story.
Professional, reliable, punctual, with an upbeat demeanor
Ability to work with others to achieve common goals
Ability to multi-task and follow up with customers when pouring for multiple groups
Flexible schedule, mainly weekend availability
Valid Driver’s License and/or reliable transportation
Be able to actively stand or walk for extended periods of time
Be able to carry a full case of wine up (40 lbs)
21 years or older
TABC Certified
Please send your resume to cheers@bluemonttx.com.
Use the subject line: "Resume & Job Application Inquiry"
Introduce yourself, attach your resume and our team will be in contact with you shortly!