Sparkling Pointe, Long Island’s only sparkling wine-only winery is looking to hire tasting room staff to fill two separate positions.
If you’re interested in applying for either of the jobs below, please contact them at info@sparklingpointe.com
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Located along Long Island’s scenic North Fork Wine Trail, Sparkling Pointe Vineyards and Winery exists as the sole producer in New York State dedicated to the exclusive production of Méthode Champenoise Sparkling Wines. Sparkling Pointe is one of the few wineries where guests can sit, relax, and enjoy table service in our elegant Tasting House, VIP Bubble Room, or on the Terrace overlooking exquisite views of the vineyard. Sparkling Pointe strives to create an environment focused on wine education and the highest level of hospitality leading to the ultimate guest experience.
Tasting House Wine Guide
Sparkling Pointe is looking for new team members to join our tasting house staff. These are part time positions, 2-4 days per week, weekends and holidays required with potential for eventual transition to full time. We are looking for enthusiastic people with a passion for wine and working with the public. Candidates must be articulate, self-motivated, and customer service oriented.
Competitive hourly wages, plus tips and other incentives.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Greet and serve guests in a friendly, gracious manner with the highest level of hospitality, exceeding guest’s expectations
- Describe and memorize facts about wines, winemaking techniques, and winery/vineyard history
- Effectively suggest and sell wine and wine club memberships to guests
- Handle point-of-sale transactions and shipping orders
- Help with housekeeping tasks to maintain a neat and orderly working environment
- Receiving and stocking
- Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by manager
QUALIFICATIONS
- Must be at least 21 years of age
- Must be able to lift and move up to 50 lbs
- Knowledge of and passion for wine preferred
- Must be available and willing to work weekends
- Must be able to stand for extended periods of time
- High energy and work well in a fast-paced environment
- Must be capable of working independently, and of managing multiple tasks at once
- Excellent communication skills
- Must be computer literate with have experience with POS systems
- Team player in an environment that requires flexibility and multi-tasking
Tasting House Host & Hospitality Associate
Sparkling Pointe is looking for a professional, energetic and self-motivated Host and Hospitality Associate to join our team. This position graciously welcomes and assists our guests; it does not conduct tours and tastings. These are part time positions with weekend hours only. Competitive hourly wages.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provides a warm and gracious welcome to arriving guests
- Presents appointment options and opportunities to visitors upon arrival to winery
- Interfaces with visitors at all points of contact to enhance their visit, ensuring exceptional customer service to all guests
- Directs and/or leads guests to the appropriate tasting destination
- Assists Wine Club Members to and from the wine club reserved tasting areas
- Assists as a parking lot attendant when needed
- Checks in reservations from all guests arriving by bus, limo, or in large groups
- Works with management to diffuse situations from busses and limos without reservations and disruptive groups
- Works on any additional special project assignments as assigned by management
QUALIFICATIONS
- Must be at least 21 years of age
- Must be able to lift and move up to 50 lbs
- Knowledge of and passion for wine preferred
- Must be available and willing to work weekends
- High energy and work well in a fast-paced environment
- Must be capable of working independently, and of managing multiple tasks at once
- Hospitality experience is preferred
- This position requires work both indoors and outdoors and is performed mostly in a standing/walking position
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