Job Description
About our Company: We are a premier hospitality company with a 30,000 case DTC operation in the Temecula Wine Country. We are farming over 200 acres with 22 French and Italian varietals under the Bottaia and Ponte Winery labels.
Visit bottaiawinery.com and pontewinery.com to get to know us a little better.
We are looking for an experienced, passionate individual to be a part of our team at our Bottaia Winery. We are located on the Ponte Family Estate Ranch which is just east of the Ponte Winery Tasting Room. The Bottaia Tasting Room and Pool Club bring a unique experience to Temecula Wine Country, including new wines, a semi-Olympic size pool, a splash pad for the kids, and 30 cabines (traditional Italian beach changing rooms), and a poolside bar and caf.
Summary: The Tasting Room Barback will set up the tasting counter for the servers ensuring the servers have all the necessary tools to exceed the guests' expectations.
Compensation: $16.50 hourly + Tips
Schedule :
- Wednesday- Sunday, at minimum business needs.
- Weekends are a must.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities: - Greet guests with a smile and respond quickly to requests in a friendly and courteous manner.
- Prepares all tasting experiences including setting up, stocking and cleaning all rooms
- Ensure wine is stocked in tasting room cashier station.
- Open wine bottles and prep server stations with wine, glasses, collateral and towels to ensure guests' expectations are exceeded.
- Collect and wash glasses as needed.
- Carry wine and merchandise to guest's car as needed.
- Understand and adhere to environmental standards set by the winery.
- Understands the Bottaia values and service standards and adheres to them.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: - Must be 21 and over.
- Must be able to lift 40 lbs regularly throughout their shift.
- Must be able to work in a standing position for long periods of time.
- Ability to work in high temperatures.
- Excellent communication skills
- Has attention to detail and the ability to follow direction and abide by standard operating procedures.
- Ability to focus for an entire shift, trouble shooting and prioritizing skills.
- Able to stand, walk for extended periods of time
- Must be able to lift 40 - 50lbs regularly
- Must be available to work weekends and holidays
- Must be able to work special events ( i.e. barrel tastings, wine club pick up parties, etc.)
- Experience with wine desirable but not essential
- Positive attitude, good conversational skills and enjoys working with the guests.
- Fluent in English.
- Able to engage the guests in a clear and professional manner.
- Be willing and able to work well under pressure.
- Work in high paced work environment.
- Ability to multitask.
Company Standards: - Understand the Ponte Values, and Service Standards.
- Ensure the safety of guests and associates.
- Follow the environmental standards set by the Company
- Treat all associates and guests in a respectful manner.
- Exhibit integrity (honesty and truthfulness).
- Perform any other duties as required by your Manager.
Wine Road Vintners
Job Tags
Hourly pay, Holiday work, Shift work, Weekend work, Sunday,