Associate I, Tasting Room - Booker

Job Description

Company Summary

We’re the producers, creators and marketers of beer, wine and spirits brands that people love. At Constellation Brands, we’re driven to push boundaries and think beyond today to deliver products and experiences that resonate now, tomorrow and well into the future. Because of this approach, we’re the fastest-growing large CPG company in the U.S. at retail, with operations in the U.S., Mexico, New Zealand and Italy. Our premium portfolio of iconic brands like Corona Extra, Modelo Especial, Kim Crawford, Robert Mondavi, Meiomi, The Prisoner, SVEDKA Vodka, High West Whiskey, and more drive industry-leading growth for us today. But we’re just getting started. Our ability to stay on the forefront of consumer trends has fueled our success since our founding in 1945 and will guide us in creating the next generation of products and experiences Worth Reaching For.

Position Summary

A Tasting Room Associate I is in charge of maintaining Booker/My Favorite Neighbor standards of organization, tidiness and cleanliness in customer facing operations and back of house operations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare the tasting room for opening & closing

• Present, pour and educate the customer on selected wines for tasting and lead tours

• Share knowledge of our winery, wines and family story with guests & members

• Maintain cleanliness of the facilities and make sure tasting room is always stocked with any supplies needed

• Ability to operate POS & WineDirect interface accurately and efficiently

• Actively promote the sale of wine, events and tours to members

• Strong customer service, verbal and communication skills 

• Self-motivated, takes initiative to complete tasks within a timely manner 

• Represents the company and brand, professionally and graciously with both a professional appearance and demeanor

• Knowledge of wines, wine production and the wine industry is a plus

• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail

• Polishing glasses

• Stocking wine/non wine inventory

• Communication with servers/bussers/hosts

• Maintaining cleanliness and tidiness of facilities

• In-depth knowledge of experiences, club, and current information of BKR/MFN

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be able to lift up to 50lbs (a case of wine)

• Must be able to work in a team

• Must be able to multitask

• Must be able to work weekends and holidays

• Must be friendly and approachable

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong organization and problem-solving abilities

• Capabilities to be flexible and manage constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm

• Commitment to high standards, detail oriented, coachable and highly motivated

• Wine experience or industry related interest is a plus

Physical Requirements/Work Environment

• Must be able to lift 50lbs or a case of wine

Location

Paso Robles, California

Additional Locations

Job Type

Part time

Job Area

Hospitality & Retail

Equal Opportunity

Constellation Brands is committed to a continuing program of equal employment opportunity. All persons have equal employment opportunities with Constellation Brands, regardless of their sex, race, color, age, religion, creed, sexual orientation, national origin or citizenship, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition (cancer or genetic characteristics), marital status, gender (including gender identity or gender expression), familial status, military or veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related conditions (or any other group or category within the framework of the applicable discrimination laws and regulations).