What are the responsibilities and job description for the Tasting Room Associate (Craft Distillery) position at Pilot House Distilling?
Pilot House Distilling is an Astoria based craft distillery with a tasting room located in historic downtown Astoria and Cannon Beach. We offer hand crafted, award winning spirits and are proud to say we brought the first canned cocktail to market in Oregon. We are looking for an enthusiastic Tasting Room Associate for our Cannon Beach location, working 3 or more days a week (Open to Close).
Job Duties include (but not limited to):
· Open and close our Tasting Room per the scheduled hours
· Educate customers and proudly represent the company and our products
· Enthusiastically cater to customers in-house and sell products to go
· Prepare mini-cocktails according to the recipes
· Run an inviting space; clean, organized, and comfortable
· Utilize POS system and cash management
· Drive sales and create exceptional guest experiences
· Work with management to suggest and execute on-site events
· Manage and track inventory of a variety of beverages and retail merchandise
· Adhere to OLCC/ OSHA laws and guidelines
· Manage and monitor cash handling and deposits
Job Requirements:
· Must be 21 years of age or older
· Ability to travel to Astoria occassionally for training/ meetings
· Prefer 2 years beverage experience, spirits knowledge greatly appreciated
· Demonstrated ability to be pro-active and take initiative
· Self-motivated and able to act independently to solve problems as they occur
· Comfortable opening, running, and close the Tasting Room independently
· Excellent interpersonal & communication skills, able to knowledgeably, clearly and enthusiastically promote our products to customers
· Able to timely and clearly communicate with managers and co-workers (in-person, via text, e-mail and phone)
· Dependable, trustworthy, and punctual
· An eye for detail and the ability to run a safe and clean establishment
· Able to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays
· Have or able to get OLCC Service Permit immediately upon hire
. Comfortable using or quickly learning MS Office tools (Outlook, Teams, Excel) and Adobe Acrobat Reader (Fill & Sign pdf's)
· Take pride in our sustainable practices (recycling, waste reduction, etc.)
· Treat teammates and customers with respect at all times
· Must be able to lift and carry 35 lbs
· Most of your shift will be spent standing and walking, as well as bending, reaching, carrying, cleaning, etc.
· Passionate about the craft beverage industry, our company culture and the community
Compensation:
- Competitive pay - $17 p/hr Tips
- Accrued Sick Time for Part Time employees
- Beverage and merchandise perks
Pilot House Distilling provides equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Post-offer background check may be required.
Check out our social media (@pilothousedistilling) and websites (www.pilothousedistilling.com) to find out a bit more about us.
If you’re interested to apply or learn more, please send your cover letter and resume in Word or PDF format to jobs@pilothousedistilling.com. Include which position you’re applying for!
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $17.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Employee discount
- Paid sick time
Experience:
- retail and/or customer service: 2 years (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Cannon Beach, OR 97110 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $17