Tasting Room Assistant Manager - Kiler Canyon Vineyard

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Job Title:

Tasting Room Assistant Manager (Kiler Canyon Vineyard)

Reports To:

Tasting Room & Vineyard Experiences Manager

Location:

On site at 3050 Blue Rock Rd , Paso Robles, CA 93446

Hours:

Thursday through Monday | 9:30 am to 5:30 pm

Compensation: $25-27/hour (employee is considered a non-exempt employee) + tips/wine club bonuses/1% commission on all tasting room sales - paid out quarterly

Last Updated:
November 2025

For over a decade ONX Wines has been an integral part of the Tin City and the greater Paso Robles wine community. ONX is pleased to introduce our long-anticipated sister brand, Kiler Canyon Vineyard. Open since June of 2025, the Kiler Canyon Vineyard tasting room offers a robust tasting experience to appointment-driven and walk-in guests, alike.

With the estate vineyard nestled in the sought after Willow Creek District, this ultra-boutique label combines impeccable winemaking techniques with a deep respect for tradition, offering a unique selection of small production wines that reflect the rich terroir of the land. With a commitment to sustainable farming practices, Kiler Canyon Vineyard is on the road to becoming fully organic within the next two years.

• Warm, outgoing, and authentically passionate about wine.
• Self-starter who thrives in small, entrepreneurial environments.
• Flexible and willing to wear many hats as the winery grows.
• Creative, detail-oriented, and eager to contribute ideas.
• Team player with a growth mindset.

The primary function of this role is to drive tasting room and vineyard experience sales by delivering exceptional guest interactions, promoting our offerings, and converting visits into revenue.

In addition to playing a key role in guest engagement, this hybrid role combines front-of-house hospitality with hands-on brand development—ideal for someone who loves wine, people, and creative problem-solving. You will help shape the guest experience while also supporting the growth of a new and exciting winery brand.

• Warmly welcome guests and lead tastings with confidence, enthusiasm, and deep product knowledge.
• Craft memorable, educational experiences that communicate the winery’s story and values.
• Run daily tasting room operations, including setup/breakdown, inventory, and point-of-sale processes.
• Provide exceptional hospitality during events, private tastings, vineyard tours, and club-member experiences.
• Gather guest feedback and insights to help continuously improve the tasting room experience.

• Act as the on-site “eyes and ears” for the marketing team, sharing guest insights, trends, and opportunities to strengthen brand presence.
• Assist with on-site execution of marketing initiatives—including signage, displays, consumer outreach, promotions, and events—ensuring brand consistency and quality.
• Support local, community-focused marketing efforts such as collaborations, tourism outreach, and relationship-building with hotels, restaurants, and local businesses.
• Contribute ideas for campaigns and experiences that enhance guest engagement and drive traffic.
• Provide feedback to the marketing team on guest reactions to promotions, product drops, and storytelling efforts.

• Assist the Tasting Room Manager with inventory management, vendor coordination, ordering, and basic reporting.
• Assist with club shipments, special releases, and seasonal promotions.
• Support compliance-related tasks as needed (training provided).

• Must be 21+ years of age
• Must be able to lift 45-50 lbs, frequently
• Must be able to stand for long periods
• Must have reliable transportation
• Must have 3+ years of Wine Industry Experience in high-end wine sales and the ability to demonstrate sales proficiency
• Must have a strong work ethic and positive attitude
• Must be able to multitask and problem solve while maintaining enthusiasm and poise in a fast-paced environment
• Must be a self-starter, self-sufficient, and self-motivated
• Must be able to work holidays, weekends and holiday weekends as…