Winery Tasting Room Host

Company Name: Balderdash Cellars
Location: Pittsfield, MA

About Us
Yes, there is a winery in Pittsfield, MA. . .it’s no joke.

Balderdash Cellars is a unique winery as we bring grapes directly from awesome CA vineyards, right to the winery in Pittsfield. We do all the fermenting, aging, and bottling onsite. On the weekends, the winery doubles as an “upscale” tasting room. Our goal is to produce ultra premium wines with personality.

The winery is rapidly growing and we are seeking help in the tasting room and at occasional offsite events.

Job Summary
Greet and host the public. Assist in all aspects of the tasting room and ensure a memorable experience for guests. Part Time.

Essential Functions
• Provide excellent customer service: welcome guests, educate and present Balderdash wines, fox-trot as needed
• Perform sales transactions using our iPad based POS system (if you don’t know what POS stands for, this might not be the job for you)
• Collect names and email addresses so we can keep in touch with customers
• Set-up wine club membership for customers interested in the program

Requirements
• Prior experience in a customer hospitality setting preferred
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Enthusiasm for wine!
• Unable to drink white zinfandel
• Valid driver’s license
• Clean/professional appearance
• 21 years of age or older

Working Conditions
• Regular working schedule will primarily be weekend afternoons @ Balderdash Cellars
• Standing for long periods of time (8 hours per day)
• Washing and polishing wine glasses and dishes to maintain a clean work environment
• Ability to lift at least 45 pounds (case of wine)

To Apply
Please call 413-464-4629