We are currently seeking qualified candidates for the following positions.
Part-Time Cleaner
Location: Wide River Winery, LeClaire, Iowa
Job Description:
Busy summer season is here! The Wide River Inn vacation rental in LeClaire, (located above the tasting room) is looking for a reliable part time cleaning professional. Hours vary, late morning (11 AM) Fridays, Sundays, some Saturdays, and some times during the week when cleaning is necessary.
Part Time Position Responsibilities:
* Clean and sanitize our Inn between guests as required
* Cleaning tasks include vacuuming, sweeping, dishes, mopping, laundry, sanitizing, etc
* Must be able to work most weekends and sometimes weekdays
* Must be flexible as schedule may vary depending on Inn stays
Qualifications
* Positive, responsible, trustworthy, and friendly person
* Must work well independently
* Friendly and good communication skills are a plus!
* Previous experience preferred
* Ability to work short shifts on your feet, lift up to 45 lbs.
* A love of local wine and food is a plus!
EMAIL your inquiry, availability and work history to ceciliamobrien@gmail.com or text Cecilia at 954 242 6878.
LeClaire Tasting Room Team Lead
Location: Wide River Winery, LeClaire, Iowa
Job Description:
Wide River Winery’s LeClaire Tasting Room is looking for a reliable, responsible, and friendly full time Wine Host to lead the team. This successful wine tasting room has been open for 10 years and is a favorite stop for generous, happy visitors from around the world.
Position hours:
Wednesday or Sunday– 10:45am-6pm
Thursday – 10:45am-6pm
Friday – 10:45am-8pm
Saturday – 10:45am-8pm
Part Time Position Responsibilities:
Oversees sales, operations and facility functions of this tasting room for Wide River Winery. Hourly wage $13/hour + gratuities and party service charges. By being resourceful and taking initiative, goals include increasing wine, food and wine club sales, motivating and educating staff, and delivering a great customer experience with a clean, safe, inviting destination. Must be 18 years or older, maintain a valid Drivers License, and available to work on most Saturdays and Sundays. Ideal candidate has 3+ years of experience in managing people.
Responsibilities:
- Lead the welcoming of guests, tasting room sales, and ensure all opening, side work and closing duties on the checklist are addressed.
- Regularly review and update checklist, review tasting sheets and menus weekly for accuracy – send corrections & additions to manager
- Regularly train and communicate with fellow wine hosts about how to host a wine tasting, wine list, food menu, specials, selling tips and checklist duties
- Regular feedback to Sales Manager about marketing and tasting room needs.
- Be the Wide River Inn on site contact, welcoming guests, handing them keys, ensure they receive their complimentary bottle and their kitchen is stocked with coffee , filters and creamer.
- Communicate with other locations’ lead wine hosts and order merchandise to be sold at all 3 tasting room locations.
- Schedule regular cleaning for: slushy machine, ice machine, glass washer and HVAC filter.
- Submit a supply inventory order form every Monday to kitchen manager in LeClaire for food and cleaning supplies.
- Document cashiers log. Assess change needed for drawer for the week, communicate needs to Sales Manager.
- Assess wine and supply inventory every Thursday, and send a request to delivery person for Friday deliveries.
- Seasonal tasting room décor (natural whenever possible): fresh flowers, holiday greens
- Promotion of seasonal wine and sales contests: Harvest Hurrah & winter seasonal wines
- Lead, assist with planning and execute events: bridal showers, bachelorette parties, reservations, Wine Club Pick Up Parties, Fright Night Live Music, customer appreciation event and more.
Benefits/Compensation
- 32 hours + per week
- Accrue Paid Vacation Days on 1 year anniversary.
- $13/hour plus gratuities & party service charges
- 40% employee discount on wine
- Simple Roth Individual Retirement Account available. Wide River Winery matches up to 3% contribution.
Email resumé and why you’re interested to funjobs@wideriverwinery.com.
Vineyard and Winery Support
Stay tuned for more details!
Email bill@wideriverwinery.com if interested.
Wide River Winery is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will
receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual
orientation, gender identity, national origin or on the basis of disability.