Tasting Room Associate - Part Time (FOXEN Vineyard and Winery)
Compensation: $18 – $20.50 per hour, plus sales commissions and tips Work Hours: Weekends, plus extra day during week if needed. Reports to: Tasting Room Manager
Foxen is a family-run vineyard and winery in Santa Barbara County dedicated to crafting exceptional wines and providing an inviting, memorable experience for our guests. We are looking for a friendly, enthusiastic, and professional individual to join our tasting room team.
Position Overview:
The Tasting Room Associate plays a key role in delivering outstanding hospitality to our guests. This person will guide tastings, share our winery’s story, and help create a welcoming and educational atmosphere.
Responsibilities:
Provide warm, attentive, and knowledgeable service to all guests
Lead wine tastings, sharing information about our wines, winemaking, and vineyards
Support wine sales and assist with wine club sign-ups
Maintain a clean, organized, and inviting tasting room environment
Assist with setup, breakdown, and restocking
Process sales transactions accurately through our POS system
Support winery events as needed
Qualifications:
Prior tasting room, hospitality, or customer service experience preferred
Passion for wine and an eagerness to learn
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
Must be at least 21 years of age
Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs and stand for extended periods
Weekend and holiday availability required
Perks:
Wine education and tasting opportunities
Employee wine discounts
Fun, team-oriented environment
If you enjoy connecting with people, love wine, and want to be part of a passionate team, we’d love to hear from you! Please e-mail: simone@foxenvineyard.com