About Chamisal Vineyards

Chamisal was the first vineyard planted in 1973 in what would later become the Edna Valley AVA. Located just outside the city of San Luis Obispo, California, the winery specializes in handcrafted Chardonnay and Pinot Noir that express the wild and inspiring beauty of their 82-acre estate vineyard situated five miles from the Pacific Ocean. The winery has long been at the forefront of sustainability efforts in the region and has recently shifted towards organic and biodynamic practices to improve soil health and biodiversity of the estate. The winery has introduced numerous regenerative agricultural measures, including the installation of a Miyawaki forest to sequester carbon and a community vegetable garden that is farmed on behalf of the San Luis Obispo Food Bank. Chamisal Vineyards boasts a perfect trifecta of gorgeous scenery, weather and wine with year-round events for SLO locals and visitors alike to sip and savor. The winery is located at 7525 Orcutt Rd in San Luis Obispo, CA. 

Position Summary

The Hospitality Associate is responsible for ensuring our guests and members receive gracious hospitality, while sampling our award-winning wines and learning about our vineyards, history and wine making practices. We are seeking a positive, enthusiastic, self-starter who is flexible and loves working in a team environment. The candidate must be passionate about wine, have ability to sell, and develop lasting relationships with guests.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

The following reflects management’s definition of essential functions for this job but does not restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Management may assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time due to reasonable accommodations or other reasons.

• Greet all visitors with enthusiasm
• Lead guests through tours and wine tasting flights, educating them about the winery story, wines, and brand.
• Work towards developing relationships with guests to convert into Wine Club members 
• Effectively suggest and sell wine, with the ability to “up-sell” 
• Daily Tasting Room operations, set up and breakdown, cash handling, daily sales, and club transactions. 
• Work seamlessly with team to create The Estate Experience for all guests and members

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule including weekends
• Must be 21 years of age or older to comply with ABC regulations
• Must be able to lift 40 lbs.
• Must possess or acquire a Responsible Beverage Service and Food Handler’s Certifications
• Must be able to work in a standing position for long periods of time

All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to all federally and state protected classes. If you require assistance to participate in the application process, please contact us at HR@Crimsonwinegroup.com.

The projected hourly pay rate for this position is $16 per hour (in addition to tips and commission). This is the projected compensation for the position however the actual compensation offered may vary based on job-related factors such as (but not limited to) candidate qualifications, related experience and education, candidate work location and market data. Crimson Wine Group reserves the right to modify the pay range/rate at any time in the future.