Lighthall Vineyards is seeking an enthusiastic individual to work alongside the retail manager during the fall/winter season with the potential to move into full-time hours throughout the prime visitor season (June – September). Potential to assist during harvest available for the right candidate.
The ideal candidate is a friendly and coachable with a customer service mindset. Previous experience, current first aid training, conversational French, or WSET certification is an asset but training available .
Duties
· Set up retail space for day, including wine, cheese, and merchandise, preparing cheese samples, and ensuring working space is neat and tidy
· Greet and engage guests as they enter the building. Check IDs as necessary
· Present wine and cheese tasting flights to guests through a 1:1 presentation while assisting up to 3 other groups.
· Pour accurate amounts of wine for by the glass purchases
· Washing and polishing glassware
· Discussing the wine, the winery mythos, and other related topics with guests. Provide information about the county including recommendations for other wineries, accommodations, and restaurants
· Process retail transactions
· General housekeeping of retail space; all staff share general cleaning duties
· May be required to carry up to 40lbs (wine boxes, trays of glassware, etc)
· Potential to assist in production (bottling, labeling, etc)
Requirements
· Current Smart Serve Certification is mandatory
· Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and remain flexible when daily tasks change
· Must be available to work weekends and holidays between the hours of 9am – 6pm. Schedule will be as consistent as possible but can be be flexible for the right candidate
· Must be able to meet Lighthall Vineyards health and safety standards while on the job (using PPE when required, washing hands, etc)
· Must be able to adequately perform job duties with or without reasonable accommodations
· Must be legally allowed to work in Canada and handle alcohol (18+)
Compensation
$17.20 - $20 per hour paid out on a weekly basis. Pay is based on previous experience, education, and skills. Tips are pooled among the hospitality staff and distributed based on hours worked and paid out alongside regular pay each week.
Bonuses include free merch, cheese, and a great employee discount.
Lighthall Vineyards is proud to be an equal and equitable employer. We welcome and encourage LGBTQ+ and/or BIPOC individuals of all abilities to apply. Reasonable accommodations are available and can be discussed after the right candidate is successfully hired.
Job Types: Part-time, Seasonal
Contract length: 6 months
Pay: $17.20-$20.00 per hour
Expected hours: 16 – 20 per week
Additional pay:

• Tips

Benefits:

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

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person