Job Overview:

Calling all magic-makers and curators of experience! If you like talking to people, drinking wine, enjoying live music, and a beautiful outdoor venue- please apply! We’re looking for the *right* fit, not just any fit– we’re a tight-knit group with a crazy passion for creating wonderful and extremely personalized experiences for all who walk in our door. Take a trip out to see us and you’ll know exactly what we mean by that! We don’t just serve wine, we deliver a home away from home experience.

Our ideal candidate is someone with a passion for growing a small business, strong leadership skills, a self-starter, and someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and, independently when needed. Interest in completing administrative and business operational tasks is highly preferred. Must be willing to learn about NightHawk’s history, wine, processes, and basic vineyard/wine knowledge (training provided). Must be able to work weekends and be comfortable opening and closing tasting room and cash registrars. This candidate must be comfortable/able to work inside/outside. This is a hybrid in-person/remote position– a lot of admin work can be done from home but your presence in the tasting room on most weekends is a must.

Responsibilities:

- Ensure the highest level of customer service and support as well as increase sales

- Present yourself as upbeat and outgoing

- Supervise tasting room staff and oversee an efficient day-to-day operation of the tasting room

- Oversee food truck and pizza oven operations and quality

- Assign duties and schedules for tasting room staff

- Manage maintenance and inventory of supplies for the tasting room

- Manage maintenance of all tasting room equipment

- Presence in the tasting room during opening hours to supervise the performance and interactions of tasting room staff with customers

- Educate tasting room staff regarding our wines and presentation

- Conduct training of newly hired tasting room staff

- Coordinate events (respond to inquiries, book and staff events, and be present at event)

- Maintain cleanliness and organization of the Tasting Room area

- Washing dishes (glassware, and occasional items from our food truck/pizza oven)

- Ensure compliance with food safety regulations when handling food

- Assist with opening and closing duties

- Provide exceptional customer service by addressing any inquiries or concerns

- Must be physically able to pick up a case of full bottles, 40 lbs.

- Must be physically able to be on your feet most of the day.

- Taking pictures/videos for social media

Admin/Operational

- Monthly inventory & rectifying numbers as needed

- Weekly inventory of tasting room items and food

- Monthly tax submissions

- Weekly/biweekly newsletter

- Menu creation & Tasting notes

- Ordering items as needed for Tasting Room operations

- On-site and off-site event registration & organization

- Assist the Winemaker as needed with projections, inventory, suggestions, new wine creations,wine names, labels, etc. Be as involved as you would like here!

- Scheduling music performances (2024 complete)

- Social Media Posting

- Seek out sales/Distribution opportunities

- Optimize business operations and look for opportunities to grow

- Responding to online reviews/SM comments, etc.

ALSO SEEKING WINETENDER ONLY CANDIDATES – Please See Posting

Job Type: Part-time

Experience: Wine/Service Industry: 1 year (Preferred - not required)

Pay: $20.00/hr tips

Benefits:

Employee discount

Flexible Weekday schedule

Shift:

Day shift

Possible Evening shifts

Weekly day range:

Every weekend

Evenings as needed

Current Business Hours: Saturday & Sunday 12-6 PM

Work as needed on weekdays

Ability to Commute:

Paola, KS 66071 (Required- we are on a gravel road)

This job description represents the minimum duties required to perform the position outlined in this posting. The duties listed are aligned with the current business objectives of NightHawk Vineyard & Winery, and are subject to change based on future business needs and/or requirements. All candidates agree to complete an assessment for selection.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 15 – 30 per week

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Paid training

Shift:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift

Weekly day range:

• Every weekend

Ability to Commute:

• Paola, KS 66071 (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Paola, KS 66071