Hospitality Associate

About Seghesio

Since planting our first vines in 1895, the Seghesio family name has become synonymous with the highest quality Zinfandel and Italian varietal wines from Sonoma County. For the team at Seghesio Family Vineyards, every harvest is the realization of the American dream of an Italian immigrant who came to this country at the turn of the 20th century to build a family and a future, five generations and 125 vintages later, are still growing strong. Today, Seghesio Family Vineyards encompasses over 300 acres in preeminent Sonoma growing regions including the Alexander, Dry Creek and Russian River Valleys. The historic winery and tasting room are located in Healdsburg, Ca. For more information regarding Seghesio Family Vineyards, please visit www.seghesio.com.

Position Summary

The Hospitality Associate is responsible for ensuring our guests and members receive gracious hospitality, while sampling our award-winning wines and learning about our vineyards, history and wine making practices. We are seeking a positive, enthusiastic, self-starter who is flexible and loves working in a team environment. The candidate must be passionate about wine, have ability to sell, and develop lasting relationships with guests.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

The following reflects management’s definition of essential functions for this job but does not restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Management may assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time due to reasonable accommodations or other reasons.
Greet all visitors with enthusiasm
Lead guests through tours and wine tasting flights, educating them about the winery story, wines, and brand.
Work towards developing relationships with guests to convert into Wine Club members
Effectively suggest and sell wine, with the ability to “up-sell”
Daily Tasting Room operations, set up and breakdown, cash handling, daily sales, and club transactions.
Work seamlessly with team to create The Estate Experience for all guests and members
Qualifications

Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required
Must be able to work a flexible schedule including weekends
Must be 21 years of age or older to comply with ABC regulations
Must be able to lift 40 lbs.
Must possess or acquire a Responsible Beverage Service and Food Handler’s Certifications
Must be able to work in a standing position for long periods of time

All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to all federally and state protected classes. If you require assistance to participate in the application process, please contact us at [email protected].

The projected hourly pay range for this position is $17.00 to $18.00 per hour (in addition to tips and commission). This is the projected compensation for the position however the actual compensation offered may vary based on job-related factors such as (but not limited to) candidate qualifications, related experience and education, candidate work location and market data. Crimson Wine Group reserves the right to modify the pay range/rate at any time in the future.