Seasonal Tasting Room Associate

Seasonal Tasting Room Associate

Join Ste. Michelle Wine Estates as a Seasonal Tasting Room Associate at Northstar Winery in Walla Walla, WA. This part‑time, seasonal, hourly position is eligible for tips and requires availability in the evenings and on weekends.

Ste. Michelle Wine Estates is the largest wine company in the Pacific Northwest, and one of the largest premium wine companies in the U.S. With roots dating back to 1933, our commitment to quality, customer service, and community connection has remained constant over our 90+ year history. Our portfolio includes Chateau Ste. Michelle, 14 Hands, Columbia Crest, Erath, A to Z Wineworks, REX HILL, Intrinsic, Liquid Light, Northstar, and Spring Valley Vineyard, enjoyed across the U.S. and distributed in over 100 countries.

• Be friendly, courteous, and capable of interacting with a wide variety of personalities in a professional and polite manner, with an eagerness to meet the needs of every guest.
• Learn product information to assist guests with making selections, purchases, and events.
• Assist with fulfillment of wine club and eCommerce orders as necessary, including pulling, packing, and processing wine orders for delivery and curbside pickup.
• Assist management with the effective, tactful, and professional enforcement of winery policies regarding guest use of the facility.
• Perform general housekeeping duties to ensure the tasting room’s appearance and cleanliness meet or exceed standards.
• Operate POS/registers to sell wine, merchandise, wine club memberships and collect wine tasting fees as needed.

• Able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Stand and walk for extended periods of time.

• Must be at least 21 years of age with a high school diploma or equivalent.
• MAST Class 12 Permit required.
• Minimum 2 years of customer service experience (retail/hospitality preferred).
• Excellent communication, customer service, sales, and multitasking skills.
• Interest in, or knowledge of, wine and the wine industry.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced, changing environment as part of a team.
• Proficiency in Point of Sales (POS) systems and basic computer skills required.
• Must be flexible and available to work varied hours, including weekends.
• History of responsible use of alcohol and other appropriate conduct, as well as fitness to be licensed, permitted, and/or certified by state and local regulatory bodies.

$16.92 – $21.38 per hour based upon relevant experience. Individual offers are made dependent upon a candidate’s prior experience and education level as it pertains to the role.

Our Total Rewards programs are designed to attract, motivate, and retain talented, curious people with a passion for innovation, collaboration, continuous improvement, and growth. We offer leading programs that inspire and reward superior performance and foster an inclusive, diverse, and healthy workforce.

• We Challenge: We are driven to succeed in everything we do, and we challenge ourselves and our team to perform at the highest level.
• We Care: We put people first – our team, our consumers, our customers, our communities.
• We Collaborate: We believe there is nothing we can’t accomplish – together – and we believe lifting up those around us is essential to achieving both individual and collective success.

Harvest your potential, uncork the possibilities! If you are interested in the Seasonal Tasting Room Associate job in Walla Walla, WA, please apply now. Need assistance with the application process?  to review step‑by‑step instructions available in English or Spanish.

Ste. Michelle Wine Estates is an equal opportunity employer. We consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other protected class. For more information, see the EEOC's "Equal Employment Opportunity is The Law" poster.