Wine Shop Associate

As a Wine Shop Associate, you will be an ambassador for Burrowing Owl Estate Winery. Your position will include providing guests with exceptional customer service, imparting your knowledge of Burrowing Owl Estate Winery wines through conversation, customer tastings, and sales. Enhancing the guest experience while providing information about our Sonora Room restaurant, The Guest House, local destinations and attractions, and the continued financial support of the Burrowing Owl Conservation Fund will also be an important part of this role.

Start date: As soon as possible (Seasonal/Part-Time)

Position Requirements:

- Open and flexible schedule for the duration of the season
- WSET or wine knowledge is a definite asset
- Experience working in a hospitality or retail environment
- Working knowledge of computers to learn the point-of-sale cash system
- Must be able to meet the physical requirements of the position, including the repetitive lifting of 40 lbs (i.e. a case of wine), being able to stand for extended periods.
- Current Serving It Right certification
- Must be of legal age to serve alcohol in B.C. (19 years old)

Qualities:

Burrowing Owl Estate Winery is committed to the highest standards of excellence and to attracting top-calibre talent. We are looking for service team applicants who have:

- Enthusiasm and passion for providing a world-class experience
- A team-oriented attitude and a proven ability to work collaboratively in a high-performance, fast-paced team environment
- A warm and inviting personality
- Commitment to self-development and continuous learning

Interested applicants should email their resume with WINE SHOP ASSOCIATE in the subject line.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $19.50-$20.50 per hour

Expected hours: 10 – 18 per week

Benefits:

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

Shift:

• Day shift

Work days:

• Every Weekend

Work Location: In person