We are currently seeking qualified candidates for the following positions. Updated May 4, 2024.

 

Wine Sales Host – Clinton Tasting Room

Location: Wide River Winery, Clinton, Iowa or Quad Cities Area

Job Description:

About Us: Wide River Winery is the 6th largest winery in Iowa, producing and selling about 85,000 bottles per year. Located on a bluff overlooking the widest point of the Mississippi River, this opportunity is working at our tasting room located at the winery 4 miles north of downtown Clinton just off of US 67, the scenic Great River Road.

POSITION: Wine Sales Host Clinton, IA
As a part-time Tasting Room sales professional at Wide River Winery, you will play a pivotal role as the initial point of contact for our valued customers. Your responsibilities will include ensuring that their visit is not just enjoyable but memorable. Key tasks involve greeting customers, expertly pouring wine, and providing insightful information about our wines and winery. Moreover, you will uphold the cleanliness and organization of the tasting room while efficiently handling customer transactions.

Essential functions and responsibilities:
 Greets customers, runs the register, pours tastes of wine for customers and assembles items from small bites menu
 Ability to communicate clearly with guests, managers and team members
 Ability to work calmly and effectively under pressure
 Experience in a casual or upscale dining or retail sales preferred
 Experience in wine environment a plus
 Outgoing personality with excellent interpersonal skills
 Hard-working, team player
 Physical capability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 40lbs
 Ability to exert fast-paced mobility for periods of up to 6 hours in length
 ensure the customer is of legal age to consume alcohol
 Additional duties as assigned
 Available to work weekdays and weekends (minimum 3 days per week)
 Must be 18+ years old

If you’re dedicated to exceptional customer experiences, interested in wine and excited about being part of a team, send resume or work history to martha@wideriverwinery.com

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.