Wine Bar Assistant

Location: San Vicente De La Sonsierra

Company Description  Bodegas TIHOM S.L. is a Rioja winery focused on expressing the character of its soils through distinctive, terroir-driven wines. The winery crafts unique white and red wines, including White TIHOM 2020, produced from white Maturana and Grenache and aged in both oak and concrete. Red TIHOM 2019 highlights the “rebel” Rioja varieties Mazuelo and Graciano, using a mix of barrel sizes and concrete for complexity.

The winery’s philosophy is to surprise and engage wine enthusiasts who believe everything in Rioja has already been done. Team members join a small, creative environment that values curiosity, craftsmanship, and authentic wine experiences.

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Role Description  The Wine Bar Assistant is a part-time, on-site role based in Haro, supporting the daily operations of the winery’s tasting and wine bar area. Responsibilities include welcoming guests, presenting wines, explaining their characteristics and origins, and offering guided tastings in a friendly and professional manner. The role involves basic food and beverage service, maintaining a clean and organized bar and seating area, and assisting with setting up and closing down the space.

The Wine Bar Assistant will also handle customer inquiries, process sales, restock products, and support special events or small group visits as needed. Collaboration with the winery team to deliver a memorable and educational guest experience is central to this position.
Qualifications
Strong customer service and communication skills to engage visitors, explain wines clearly, and provide a welcoming experience.
Experience or comfort with food & beverage and food service tasks, including serving wine and simple food pairings.
Basic knowledge of food preparation or willingness to learn simple wine bar food offerings following hygiene standards.
Interest in wine, particularly Rioja and terroir-driven production; prior tasting room, hospitality, or retail experience is an advantage.
Ability to work on-site in Haro, including weekends or evenings as required, and to stand for extended periods.
Reliable, organized, and attentive to detail, with the ability to work both independently and as part of a small team. xiphteb
Proficiency in Spanish; additional languages (especially English) are beneficial for international visitors.