Job description
- Our Tasting Room staff must convey their knowledge of our wines, products, and services, promotions, be professional but fun, neat, and trustworthy, and encourage guests to "take us home" via wine & accessory sales. Previous wine knowledge is great but is NOT required.
- As we have serious growth goals, this position has a STRONG emphasis on upselling, and you are rewarded for achieving sales goals.
- Other job duties include cashiering, responsible money handling, stocking, opening & closing store, inventory, preparing food platters, keeping the tasting room neat and clean, and assisting the Tasting Room Manager with other duties.
- Tasting room associates will be required to work with our reservation system and maintain time frames with guests while still creating an excellent experience.
- The ideal candidate has excellent customer service skills, is trustworthy, outgoing, energetic, and a multi-tasker. Bar/restaurant and/or retail experience with an outgoing and friendly demeanor is helpful and desirable.
Physical demands:
The ability to frequently lift, move and load cases of wine ( approx. 35lbs), Must be able to remain in a stationary position for 50% of the time, sitting or standing. Constantly operate a computer and other office machinery such as an iPad, cash register, calculator, copier, and printer.
The ability to work in a retail location with many customers and employees. At offsite events with fellow employees, large crowds of customers, and noise. Must be able to maintain reliable transportation to get to and from work sites and events.
We prefer our Tasting Room Associates are willing to work all of our locations:
- 285 Canada Street, Lake George, NY (open year-round)
- 395 Big Bay Road, Queensbury, NY (open year-round, NEW Tasting room NOW OPEN)
Job Requirements:
- Reliable transportation is a must.
- Must be available for at least 1 weekend day (sat or sun) and 1 Weekday shift.
Disclaimer:
Nothing in this job description restricts management rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. This job description is subject to change at any time.
About Adirondack Winery.:
Founded by lifelong lovers of the Adirondacks, Mike, and Sasha Pardy, Adirondack Winery is recognized as one of the most celebrated and acclaimed wineries in New York state. They offer over 30 fruit-infused and traditional varietal wines and their Tasting Rooms in Lake George, Bolton Landing, and Queensbury are frequently listed as top attractions to visit in the Lake George region. Adirondack Winery wines can be found in over 450 New York liquor stores and are available for purchase 24/7 at adkwinery.com. Adirondack Winery is also the presenter of the Adirondack Wine & Food Festival, held June 25th & 26th at Charles R. Wood Festival Commons in Lake George.MISSION STATEMENT At Adirondack Winery, our mission as a family-owned business is to provide our customers with delicious, award-winning, quality wines that are all hand-crafted locally. We provide an unparalleled selection of wines with something to satisfy every palate, from unique, fruit-infused wines to traditional white and red varietals and more! Whether you are reflecting on your experiences in the Adirondacks or reside in this beautiful region, our goal is for our guests to regard Adirondack Winery as the most memorable winery they have experienced and welcome our brand into their lifestyle. VALUE STATEMENTWe will accomplish our mission by adhering to the following values:Customer Relationships:We treat our customers as we would good friends, combining accurate, timely, dependable and exceptional customer service with a friendly rapport and welcoming atmosphere.Wine Experience:We invite our customers to join us in our journey through wine enjoyment, providing a wine tasting experience that is relaxing, fun and educational. We are proud that we foster many non-wine drinkers into wine learners and then wine lovers through this experience; Becoming as much a part of the customers' lives as they are of ours.Love Local:We aim to support our local area. We do this through sharing the beauty of the Adirondacks with visitors from all over via the local photography on our labels; by providing a wine experience that brings customers back to the region time and time again; and by donating to local charitable causes. We also do our best to source locally made foods and accessories to sell at our tasting rooms!Continuous Improvement:We are dedicated to the continuous growth and development of our people and business. We are consistently working to improve our wines and customer experience, as well as working to increase the availability and awareness of Adirondack Winery's products and services to the general public.Wine Making Passion:Adirondack Winery believes that great wine-making starts with a passion for wine. We have successfully translated our passion into a business we love and are proud of. We take pride in selecting the best ingredients and using a traditional, hands-on approach to wine making that is guided by our talented winemaker every step along the process. It is our dedication to quality and process that results in our outstanding, award-winning wines that can be enjoyed by everyone!Read more about Adirondack Winery's history at:https://www.adirondackwinery.com/About-Us
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