Wine Ambassador - Checkmate

Checkmate
4799 Wild Rose Street
Oliver, BC , CAN

With meticulous precision and an uncompromising commitment to excellence, Check Mate Artisanal Winery focuses on small lots of luxury Burgundian-style Chardonnay and Merlot. Some of the most high-scored wines in Canada – including four perfect 100-point scores. Currently undergoing a redesign project, Check Mate Artisanal Winery becomes a work of art on its’ own.

We’re on an amazing adventure. We’re going where others aren’t, and we’re growing like others can’t as a result. We’re also innovators and disruptors. This means we are in a position to offer our people unique experiences, training, opportunities, and support to grow their careers. We believe in giving our people a path to their future, cultivating career possibilities and perfecting the skills and knowledge they need to be at their best.

• Greet and interact with guests in a friendly and hospitable manner
• Facilitate wine experiences and food service in our winery boutique
• Promote all new wine releases, upcoming promotions, and Wine Club Memberships
• Meet daily, weekly, and monthly sales goals
• Process customer sales, provide guest service, set up for tastings and food service
• Identify opportunities to sell wine, Wine Club, and wine accessories
• Transition effectively between tasking, sales, service, and hospitality responsibilities as scheduled
• Work collaboratively with the entire Check Mate Team to ensure excellent service timing
• Develop and maintain an in-depth knowledge of Liquidity wines, menu offerings, and merchandise knowledge to support exemplary guest experiences
• Complete duties including cleaning, polishing tasks, table maintenance, and general organization of restaurant

• Minimum 1 year of experience in a hospitality or retail environment
• Must have Serving It Right certification, as well as be of legal age to serve alcohol in BC
• Must be flexible as the hours of work will fluctuate with business volume
• Working days, evenings and weekends required
• Must be able to meet the physical requirements of the position including lifting and carrying up to 40lbs, standing for extending periods of time
• You thrive in ambiguity and are comfortable with change
• You listen, take feedback, respond quickly, and take initiative with a sense of urgency
• You are authentic, diplomatic, thoughtful, and always have the best intentions
• Serving experience considered an asset

• Starting wage is $22/hour determined by job-related knowledge, skills, experience and education + Gratuities
• Discounts at our Iconic Wineries of British Columbia including Mission Hill Family Estate, Cedar Creek Estate Winery, Road 13 Vineyards and Check Mate Artisanal Winery
• Mentorship from a passionate and enthusiastic leadership and winemaking team
• Ongoing on the job training and commitment to wine education.