Careers

Tasting Room Associate

Our winery is looking for friendly, outgoing and enthusiastic associates with a passion for wine, food and people. Candidates must enjoy talking, serving and selling local wine and food from our Marketplace. Exceptional customer service skills, a desired ability to learn and convey a rolling wine list featuring the emerging Virginia industry, and fantastic communication with both customers and other employees are also essential qualities. A passionate desire to learn about and educate others about the Virginia wine industry is a must.

Roles and Responsibilities
Duties vary and will include:

• Greeting customers
• Properly checking customer's ID's
• Must have the ability to serve wine and food items--knowledge on the menu items as well as all the wines offered
• Serve 6-9 tables, as determined by management
• Must always be present on the floor during service
• Maintain specific side-work and ensure the total cleanliness and smooth operation
• Clear and reset tables
• All guests must be treated in a manner to ensure their complete satisfaction. Must be able to interact with the guests in a friendly/efficient manner. Always strive to exceed our guests’ expectations.
• Must be comfortable engaging customers in conversation while communicating our vision and purpose, as well as, promoting our Wine Club
• Washing and polishing glassware
• Stocking wine and retail items
• Learning new wines on a weekly basis
• Assisting with special events when needed 

Qualifications:

• At least 21 years old
• Able to work a flexible schedule including holidays and weekends
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Ability to quickly learn, retain, and successfully communicate new information
• Ability to lift 40 pounds
• Comfortable learning our sales system using advanced technology, such as iPads, for ordering
• Handle transactions with accuracy, including taking payments, giving change and packaging of merchandise
• Able to walk and stand for long periods of time
• Professional appearance and demeanor
• A positive, friendly attitude 
• An enthusiasm for wine, food, people, and learning
• Commitment to excellence and high standards, as well as attention to detail
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment

Please email resume and cover letter to jobs@earlymountain.com or drop off at the winery at 6109 Wolftown-Hood Road, Madison, VA 22727.