Job description

We are looking for positive, friendly wine-lovers to join our team. Green Bird Organic Cellars and Farm is a mom-and-pop vineyard and boutique winery producing fewer than 1000 cases of handcrafted, 100% estate-grown wine and hard-cider each year -- we are the farmers, the winemakers, the bookkeepers, the tasting room servers. However, we can’t do it all on our own as we’ve seen significant growth in the number of visitors to our tasting room in the last two years. We are looking for Tasting Room Servers who will best embody the Green Bird vision and brand as we continue to grow. While we are technically a tasting room/bar, we are looking for folks who believe that their work should be meaningful. More than just pouring wine in glasses, your role is to understand and share the story and vision of Green Bird.

This is a seasonal position but for the right year-round local this has the potential to evolve into a salaried, managerial position after a summer of proven work and vision-fit.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Communicate with guests in a knowledgeable, professional and gracious manner that is consistent with the mission of Green Bird, always connecting back to our story
• Serve samples of wine, sharing memorable and vision-aligned information with guests in both individual and group settings
• Accurately use the Square point of sale system to conduct sales and maintain tasting room inventory
• Promote the wine club and process sign-ups (cash bonuses available for significant salespersonship)
• Perform basic cleaning and organizing of tasting room, restroom and patio
• Perform standard service-industry opening and closing checklist duties

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Wine & cider appreciation is a non-negotiable part of this position
• Must have strong verbal communication skills and the ability to articulate product information to guests
• Ability to establish priorities and work independently
• Ability to work calmly and communicate positively under pressure
• Ability to receive and adjust to constructive feedback
• Strong organizational ability, exceptional attention to detail and follow-through
• Previous customer service and retail experience preferred
• Ability to stand, move, or walk for extended periods of time up to 7 hours
• Reliable transportation
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 50lbs
• Ability to work weekends and holidays July-Oct is non-negotiable
• Availability July-October strongly preferred with some hours available November, December

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• No experience necessary
• High School diploma required, college degree a plus
• Must be 21 or older

COMPENSATION:

• Base pay starts at $13.50 per hour plus tips. Tips increase greatly with proficient salespersonship (our best servers often earn upwards of $50/hour) but a starting tasting room server can expect an additional $10-$15/hour in tips. The average take-home pay for 2022 was $25-$44/hour with tips.
• Cash bonus program for individuals who meet monthly wine club member sign-up goals
• Cash bonus for employees who work Memorial Day through Halloween

To apply, email your resume and cover letter detailing your qualification and vision fit to hello@greenbirdcellars.com

Appealing candidates will be contacted directly for an interview.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $14.84 - $16.58 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule

Shift:

• Day shift

Weekly day range:

• Weekend availability

COVID-19 considerations:
Curbside pickup available, all common surfaces sanitized regularly, seating is primarily outdoors

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Northport, MI 49670: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

• Describe your interest in regenerative agriculture, wine and cider. Why are you a good fit for this role?
• Are you available May-October? Do you require any time off? If so, list the dates.

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Work Location: In person

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