Cidery Tasting Room Associate

Trump Winery • Charlottesville, VA

6d • $8 • Onsite

About The Position

In 2024, Trump Winery added a fresh twist to its legacy with the opening of our Cider Tasting Room-an inviting space nestled in the heart of Virginia wine country where crisp, handcrafted cider meets warm hospitality. Now, we're building a team to help shape the guest experience and bring this new venture to life. If you thrive in a fast-paced, team-driven environment and take pride in delivering warm, memorable experiences to every guest, we want to meet you. Whether you're a seasoned pro from a winery, caf, or bar-or simply someone with a great attitude and a love for hospitality-we'll provide the training you need to succeed. Title: Cider Tasting Room Associate - Part Time, non-exempt, less than 30 hours per week Location: Trump Cider Tasting Room - 20 minutes south of Downtown Charlottesville, 20 minutes north of Scottsville Hours: Sundays - Tuesday 12:00pm to 5:00 pm, Fridays & Saturdays 12:00 pm to 6:00 pm, weekdays and weekend , and some holiday availability is preferred Wage: $8.00/hr plus tips (average tip range is an additional $15/hr-$20/hr) Excellent Part-time benefits and perks include: 401k with up to 6% company match Generous employee discounts Free parking Free coffee Travel Discounts at Trump Hotels Other employee programs such as TicketsatWork, Shoes for Crews/Red Wing, Discount Gym Membership at Planet Fitness , employee referral program, monthly educational opportunitie sand so much more!

Requirements

• Must be 21 years of age or older
• Exemplary customer service skills
• Ability to interact with guests with all levels of cider/wine knowledge
• Must have an interest in learning about cider and wine
• Can handle multiple tasks at one time
• Communicates professionally in person and on the phone
• Is passionate about selling cider and food
• Ability to anticipate guests needs and respond appropriately
• Ability to lift 50 lbs frequently
• Ability to stand for extend periods of time
• Pre-employment background check required

Nice To Haves

• Previous winery and/or cidery experience a plus

Responsibilities

• Greeting and educating guests on cider and Charlottesville tourism
• Serve cider, wine and food to guests
• Promote profitable sales of Trump Cider, merchandise and events
• Ability to respond intelligently to guest questions regarding Trump Winery, cider making and Albemarle Estate
• Execution of opening and closing duties
• Clean, organize, and stock Tasting Room, restrooms and kitchen
• Process payment transactions on POS system
• Work in a team environment as well as independently
• Attend scheduled on-going training
• Provide assistance to guests carrying out purchases
• Perform daily cleaning of tasting Room, restroom, patio, kitchen, office and parking lot
• Other duties as assigned to ensure the business runs efficiently

Benefits

• 401k with up to 6% company match
• Generous employee discounts
• Free parking
• Free coffee
• Travel Discounts at Trump Hotels
• Other employee programs such as TicketsatWork, Shoes for Crews/Red Wing, Discount Gym Membership at Planet Fitness , employee referral program, monthly educational opportunitie sand so much more!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed