Tasting Room Associate - year-round Part-Time

Tasting Room Associate - year-round Part-Time

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Stating Hourly Rate of $20.00

There’s a lot to learn from the past. But we believe the best era for Whiskey is in front of us. We are constantly pushing ourselves to try new things and to unlock the potential of Rye Whiskey. We protect what makes Rye Whiskey great, toss out the rest, and then innovate to make it better. The Whistle Pig Whiskey Parlour in quaint, downtown Quechee, VT is a gateway into our world of rye.

As an integral part of our hospitality team, the Tasting Room Associate is responsible for providing the frontline guest experience at our Whistle Pig Whiskey Parlour location in Simon Pearce Parker House. Tasks include serving tasting flights of whiskies, sales of retail alcohol and goods, and educating guests on our brand portfolio. The winning applicant will be a non-stop advocate of the brand, Preaching the ‘Pig, as we say, each and every day.

• Convey the uniqueness of the Whistle Pig Whiskey brand and our spirits to each tasting room visitor.
• Assure that every guest enjoys an outstanding and memorable experience that leads to return visits and passionate brand advocates.
• Maximize sales and profitability at the tasting room with sales of tastings and merchandise.
• Maintain space to reinforce standards of the brand, health and safety, and Department of Liquor Control guidelines.
• Assist with restocking, inventory, product packing and floor upkeep.
• Ensuring the Tasting Room is always stocked with whiskey and merchandise while managing inventory in POS systems.
• Assist in occasional events, private dinners and various site activities.
• Complete projects and other duties as directed by Tasting Room Manager.

• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Minimum 1-2 years experience in restaurant / beverage industry, with first-hand knowledge of spirits and related topics.
• Must have access to reliable transportation.
• Availability to work weekends and holidays.
• Demonstrated experience of retail sales with the ability to present product, up sell and cross sell.
• Basic computer knowledge, skills & abilities (database, G-suite, MS office experience).
• Ability to lift 50lbs.
• Passion for and interest in learning more about the local farm to table movement and craft spirits.
• Comfortable in social situations, at ease with engaging the public.
• Familiarity with POS (eg. square).
• Must have or obtain prior to start date VT DLC 1st class Alcohol Server certification.

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to coordinate multiple projects, customers needing attention or tasks.
• The employee is regularly required to use hands and fingers to operate a register and pour spirits, listen and speak to exchange information, and taste or smell.
• The employee is frequently required to stand, move or walk for prolonged periods of time.
• The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• The employee is occasionally required to sit, stoop, kneel, crouch, walk and reach with hands and arms.

• Entry level

• Part-time

• Management and Manufacturing
• Industries:
  Beverage Manufacturing

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