What are the responsibilities and job description for the Tasting Room Associate - Weekends position at Avallé?
At Avallé, we believe every visit should feel like a gathering among old friends. Set on the grounds of Matthews Farm, our tasting room is a place of warmth, curiosity, and celebration. We're looking for a tasting room associate who embodies that spirit from the very first welcome.
The Role
- Lead guests through curated wine tastings, sharing the story behind each pour
- Build genuine connections with guests, offering thoughtful recommendations based on their preferences
- Process wine sales, club sign-ups, and to-go orders accurately through our POS system
- Coordinate with the host and fellow associates to ensure seamless, well-paced service
- Verify age ID for all guests per Washington alcohol regulations
- Maintain a clean, well-stocked tasting bar and presentable common areas throughout service
- Support set-up, breakdown, and resets between seatings
- Champion our wine club, helping guests discover whether membership is the right fit for them
Qualifications
- Must be 21 years of age or older at time of hire
- MAST 12 permit required to pour alcohol (can be attained after hire)
- Previous tasting room, server, bartending, or guest-facing hospitality experience preferred
- Working with a sense of urgency
- Warm, outgoing personality with genuine passion for hospitality
- Excellent verbal communication and interpersonal skills
- Comfort walking outdoors
- Flexible availability including weekends, evenings, and holidays
- Genuine interest in wine and willingness to learn; prior wine knowledge a plus
- Ability to stand for extended periods of time
- Able to lift 50 lbs
Benefits & Perks
- Wine Education
- Employee discount on wines
- Family-style work culture
- Compensation: $19.82/hr base gratuity, with total earnings up to $35/hr
Salary : $20 - $35