Wine Ambassador Assistant - 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 all guests in a friendly and professional manner
• Maintain merchandising, organization, and cleanliness on the retail floor and behind the tasting bar
• Assist and support other functions of the winery as needed
• Set up wine tasting experiences
• Responsible for warehousing duties on a rotational basis

• B.C. Serving it Right Certification
• 2+ years of guest service experience
• Must be energetic, engaging, and authentic
• Passionate about food and wine.
• Meet the physical requirements of the position including repetitively lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling weight up to 40lbs
• Previous wine education is an asset

• Starting wage is $20/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.