Tasting Room Associate - Castoro Cellars

Tasting Room Associate – Castoro Cellars

Castoro Cellars is seeking an enthusiastic, customer-focused Tasting Room Associate to join our close-knit team. This position is perfect for someone passionate about wine, hospitality, and delivering outstanding guest experiences. As a front-line ambassador of the Castoro Cellars brand, you’ll pour tastings, share our story, and support the many moving parts of our dynamic tasting room and event operations.

https://www.castorocellars.com/About-Us

Key Responsibilities:

• Create a welcoming, high-energy environment for all visitors
• Pour and educate guests on Castoro Cellars’ full portfolio of wines
• Share the Castoro Cellars story in an engaging and professional manner
• Assist guests with tastings, bottle purchases, and club sign-ups
• Accurately operate the POS system and handle transactions (cash, card, and club orders)
• Promote and enroll guests into our Wine Club
• Follow all ABC and RBS guidelines for responsible alcohol service
• Restock, merchandise, and maintain cleanliness of the tasting room and displays
• Support daily opening and closing tasks, including till counts and securing the premises
• Fulfill and pack club orders and assist with shipping when needed

Event & Special Service Responsibilities:

• Regularly work on-site and off-site events, including setup, service, and breakdown
• Pour and represent Castoro Cellars at VIP, large group, and special tastings
• Provide polished service and storytelling during private, curated, and high-volume events
• Maintain professionalism and composure in dynamic and fast-paced event environments

Team Support & Flexibility:

• Support seasonal needs, including packing club shipments and assisting on the bottling line
• Be adaptable to shifting priorities within a small, collaborative team
• Willingness to cross-train and contribute wherever needed

Qualifications:

• Must be 21 years of age or older
• Passionate about wine, spirits, and hospitality
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Weekend, holiday, and evening availability required
• RBS certified, or able to become certified within 30 days of hire
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs. and stand for long periods
• Prior experience in tasting rooms, hospitality, or events is preferred

Preferred Skills & Traits:

• Friendly, outgoing, and motivated to learn and share knowledge
• Detail-oriented, dependable, and proactive
• Comfortable working both independently and as part of a small team
• Thrives in fast-paced environments and enjoys variety in daily tasks

Compensation & Benefits:

• Part-Time, Non-Exempt Position (Estimated 32 per week)
• Hourly Rate: $16–$18/hour (DOE)
• Additional compensation: Tips and Wine Club bonus

Job Types: Part-time, Seasonal

Pay: $16.50 - $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Paid sick time

Application Question(s):

• This position requires availability on the weekends. Can you work Friday to Sunday?

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Templeton, CA 93465 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $16 - $18