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Guest Experience Associate - Part Time
Position Summary
Formando Winery is seeking energetic, hospitality-driven Guest Experience Associates to help create exceptional guest experiences throughout the winery. This is a cross-trained hospitality position designed for team members who enjoy working in a fast-paced environment while supporting multiple areas of winery operations.
Guest Experience Associates play a key role in welcoming guests, supporting service teams, maintaining the flow of operations, and ensuring every visitor feels cared for from arrival to departure.
The ideal candidate is friendly, adaptable, team-oriented, and passionate about hospitality, food, wine, and creating memorable experiences.
Compensation
$18–$24/hr Tip Out
Reports To
Tasting Room Supervisor
Responsibilities
- Welcome guests warmly and create a positive first impression.
- Assist guests with seating, reservations, and winery navigation.
- Answer the phone
- Support tasting room and service staff during daily operations.
- Deliver water, wine, food, and guest supplies as needed.
- Reset and clean tables efficiently during service.
- Support wine, glassware, and merchandise restocking.
- Assist with opening and closing procedures.
- Help maintain cleanliness and presentation standards throughout the property.
- Support event setup, breakdown, and guest flow during special events.
- Assist with dishwashing and kitchen support during busy service periods when needed.
- Receive training across multiple hospitality areas
- Step into various support roles based on business needs and service flow.
- Work collaboratively with all departments to ensure a seamless guest experience.
Qualifications
- Hospitality, winery, restaurant, retail, or customer service experience preferred but not required.
- Positive attitude and team-oriented mindset.
- Ability to multitask in a fast-paced hospitality environment.
- Ability to work weekends, holidays, and winery events.
- Ability to stand, walk, lift, and move throughout shifts.
Preferred Traits
- Hospitality-first mindset
- Friendly and outgoing personality
- Strong work ethic and reliability
- Flexibility and willingness to learn
- Attention to detail
- Sense of urgency and professionalism
- Passion for guest experiences, food, and wine
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive hourly pay
- Saturday / Event tip out 5%
- Employee discounts on wine, food, merchandise, and experiences
- Two complimentary winery experiences per quarter for family and friends
- Accrued - 60 hours of Paid Time Off annually
- Cross-training and professional growth opportunities
- Opportunity to grow within the Formando team
About Formando Winery
Formando Winery is a Texas Hill Country winery focused on creating elevated yet approachable wine and hospitality experiences. Through thoughtful design, warm service, and a collaborative culture, Formando blends winery hospitality with restaurant-style experiences to create memorable moments for every guest.
Pay: $18.00 - $24.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person
Salary : $18 - $24