Tasting Room Ambassador

Tasting Room Ambassador – OverviewJob Type: SeasonalLocation: CedarCreek Estate Winery, Kelowna, B.C.Be part of the next great story in wine…CedarCreek Estate Winery:CedarCreek Estate Winery we believe that every plant, person, and animal on our property play a role in the CedarCreek ecosystem, coming together to create distinctive, cool climate, wines. As we know, great wine comes from a balanced and thriving vineyard. Our commitment to sustainability and organic farming and winemaking practices builds a deep connection to the land and allows us to make wines that are vibrant and bright- a pure expression of the North Okanagan. With this pursuit we are immensely proud that CedarCreek Estate Winery was the winner of the coveted ‘Winery of the Year’ title at the 2022 WineAlign National Wine Awards.Our Culture:Our culture is driven by passion, innovation, and an unwavering commitment to excellence. As a family-owned business, we empower every team member to make an impact. Our team are bold thinkers with entrepreneurial spirits who embrace challenges, strive to set new benchmarks, and take ownership in everything they do. Collaboration, authenticity, and a shared love for creating world-class experiences define how we work together to achieve extraordinary results.Who We Are:We are passionate about what we do and fully committed to making a meaningful impact. It’s this drive that has led us to achieve remarkable milestones. As we continue this exciting adventure, we invite you to help shape the next chapter of our story. Together, we are building a legacy in the wine industry that will stand the test of time, and we’re only just begun.The Life of a Tasting Room AmbassadorMaintain understanding of customer service, process, and administrative standards; adhere to CedarCreek Estate Winery and company policies, procedures, and standardsProcess customer sales, provide guest service and tastings, set up for tour tastings in production and Aspect HouseWork in a fast team based environmentIdentify opportunities to sell wine, Wine Club, accessories, and toursTransition effectively between tasking, sales, and hospitality responsibilities as scheduledProvide boutique and hospitality support as directed – set up and tear down tour tastingsDevelop and maintain CedarCreek wine knowledge to support exemplary retail experienceWhat We’re Looking ForUniversity DegreeWine education such as WSET Level II, or equivalent (can be completed during first 2 months of employment)Minimum 1 year of experience in a hospitality, sales or retail environmentMust have Serving It Right certification, as well as be of legal age to serve alcohol in BCMust be flexible as the hours of work will fluctuate with business volumeWorking days, evenings, and weekends requiredDesire to build a career in winePssionate and driven, with a desire to winSales experience in a competitive environment is an assetBonus PointsSecond language is considered an assetWhat We OfferWage is $21/ hourComprehensive paid training and access to extensive wine educationDiscounts at the Home Block Restaurant, Events, and at our Tasting Room on wineComplimentary tastings for you and three guestsDiscounts on tours and Guest ExperiencesThe opportunity to work in a “Post Card” setting on our iconic propertyWe want to hear from you Apply on our website today: www.cedarcreek.bc.caAt CedarCreek, we live by our 5 Core Values every daySense of UrgencyOur business moves fast and so do we. We understand the power of now.We have relentless drive and believe if it can be done, we’re the ones who will do it first.AuthenticityWe need to stay real because our brands, our stories and our culture must remain genuine to thrive.When we have the best intentions for all, we create space to be our whole selves and do great things together.SimplicityOur lives are complicated enough. So why use 50 words when you can use 5?We thrive in ambiguity and change, but we also know how to translate our goals into simple explanations and actions.HumilityEgos distract us. When we’re humble, we’re open to listen, take feedback and change direction quickly.We’re here for each other, and together we do great things.TrustWe respect and rely on each other. Trust is the backbone of our relationships, and we work hard not to break it. This level of trust allows us to be all-in and take comfort in the support of our #J-18808-Ljbffr