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"I've taken several classes at the San Francisco Wine School and actually got a job from one of the emails you've sent out! I'm now at hiring for an open position and we'd love to connect with your students!"  - Roxanne, Vino Volo 

 

Open Positions 

Job Type - Full-Time, Full benefits

Job Description/Desired Qualifications/Application Process - 

Please find our job here: https://klwines.bamboohr.com/jobs/view.php?id=75

Contact Name: Cindy Westby

Contact email:  cindywestby@klwines.com

Contact Phone: 650-430-9480

Job Type

Full time

Job Description

Make decisions of purchasing wines , maintaining and updating the wine list, selling wine on the floor, staff training and tasting.

Desired Qualifications

Certified Sommelier preferred, or any wine related certification equal to. Prior Restaurant or Hotel experience.

Application Process

https://jobs.hilton.com/us/en/job/HOT086VB/FT-Sommelier-Jean-Georges-Beverly-Hills-Waldorf-Astoria-Beverly-Hills

Contact Name: Sean Liu

Contact email:  Seanliu47@gmail.com

Contact Phone: 650-430-9480

Cline Family Cellars is a family-owned and operated winery in Sonoma built on a passion for winemaking and rooted in respect for the land. We’re looking for a dynamic individual with a positive and professional attitude. An individual with a can-do attitude that takes pride in the level of hospitality they provide. Successful candidates must work well with others.

Essential Functions

• Set-up and host wine tastings and tours for guests
• Open, close and operate cash registers and POS systems
• Sell wine, merchandise and wine club memberships to meet or exceed monthly sales targets
• Provide service and hospitality that exceeds our guest’s expectations Ability to cross sell and promote The Olive Press and Jacuzzi Family Vineyards (our sister properties)
• Be informed on local hospitality offerings and make recommendations to guests
• Responsible Hospitality
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills, with good presentation skills
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Maintain Tasting Room including organization, inventory, and stocking supplies

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to squat, lift and carry 50 lbs. (a case of wine) on occasion
• Must be able to stand on feet up to 8 hours, climb stairs, bend, twist, and work in a small area with other employees
• Must be able to work outdoors at various outdoor tasting locations, and conduct 30-minute walking tours of the winery during the high season

Cline Cellars provides equal employment 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.

Must be at least 21 years of age

Contact Name: Kyle Ritchie

Contact email:  kritchie@clinecellars.com

Contact Phone: 707-940-4048

Dorcich Family Vineyards is seeking interns to join our California production teams for the 2022 harvest. Dedication to wine quality, a strong work ethic, attention to detail, and a great attitude are of the utmost importance. Located in Uvas valley at the border of Santa Cruz Mtns AVA and Santa Clara Mtns AVA

You will be exposed to various styles of winemaking including small fermentations for the family brand, to custom crush clients (larger production style) to natural winemaking. Total production is about ~200 tons Varieties/Vineyards we work with include: Montebello Cabernet Sauvignon, Estate Santa Clara Valley: cabernet sauvignon, merlot, malbec, cab franc, petite verdot, mourvedre, chardonnay, syrah, etc

Roles and Responsibilities: Harvest Cellar Staff will assist the production team in the following areas: • Winery sanitation • Grape receiving, crushing and pressing • Fermentation cap management • Additions and inoculations • Racking and barrel filling • Vineyard sampling • Forklift operation 

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
• Must be reliable, punctual, and engaged
• Accurately follow and complete work instructions
• The ability to work both independently and as a team member
• Understand and comply with all safety requirements
• Perform the physical labor necessary - lift up to 50 lbs, work in various temperatures
• Effective communication skills
• Ability to read, write and speak English
• Must have a positive attitude

Housing is not provided. International interns are responsible for organizing their own visa. Pay tbd based on skill level, Email resume to: terah@dorcichfv.com

JOB DESCRIPTION

Act as the tasting coordinator for Karen MacNeil & Company.

Work closely with the Karen MacNeil team on wine tastings and wine events.

ABOUT KAREN MACNEIL & COMPANY LLC

Karen MacNeil & Company LLC is a wine consulting and communications firm owned and operated by Karen MacNeil. Karen MacNeil is one of the foremost wine experts in the United States and is the author of the bestselling book, The Wine Bible.

The company creates and produces wine events, educational seminars (in person, and virtual), media projects, writing projects and books, and partners with a wide range of clients.

THE ROLE

The Tasting Coordinator and Office Admin is a critical linchpin in the effectiveness and efficiency of Karen MacNeil & Company. This is a very fast-paced office. The ideal candidate is extremely attentive to detail, and superbly organized. Significant wine knowledge is a must. This is a part-time position but for the right individual may grow to a full-time position.

DUTIES

• Plan, organize and set up office wine tastings

– Request wine samples from producers/distributors/importers

– Unpack and inventory wine

– Organize and shelve wines

– Plan and schedule tastings

– Create and print tasting sheets

– Setup tastings

– Participate in tastings

– Cleanup after tastings

– Breakdown cardboard boxes, empty wine bottles, and recycle

– File tasting notes

• Request, coordinate, and create assets for live and virtual wine events

• Assist with office administration

– File business documents – Send/receive mail and packages

– Keep office organized and tidy

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

A highly qualified candidate will have these skills, knowledge, and experience:

• Professional knowledge of wine, and world wine regions, styles, and grape varieties

• Bachelor’s degree or higher

• Superior organizational skills

• Creative thinking

• A “do what it takes” attitude, plus the ability to handle multiple tasks and changing priorities and workloads with ambition and enthusiasm

• Work independently, work quickly, and demonstrate versatility and flexibility • Meet frequent deadlines

• Interact with a wide variety of contacts and clients, from corporate executives to support service personnel

• High intermediate to advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Small office suites on Main St. in downtown St. Helena.

Noise level: low.

Environment: private and quiet without a lot of busy social interaction.

Physical demands: must be able to lift/carry a case of wine (approximately 35 lbs.) and to unpack wine samples.

REPORTS TO Karen MacNeil and Senior Director of Operations

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

Compensation: Competitive

TO APPLY If you are interested in this position, please send a detailed cover letter and resume to karen@karenmacneil.com

Contact Name: Sarah Linnemeyer

Contact email:  sarah.linnemeyer@ejgallo.com

Contact Phone: 707-867-6475

We are looking for experienced service industry workers to help out in our tasting room. We are open Saturday and Sunday. The shift hours are from 11am to ~530pm. We are looking for fun, social people who love to learn and teach about wine.

Pay - $20hr + tips.

If interested please email mail@alfarowine.com. We would love to hear about yourself. 

Seeking experienced and reliable on-call servers and event staff who has Wine and Spirts Basic Knowledge, understand responsibility and can help Beverage Trade Network with its three main events.

Wokring Dates : May 5th to May 17th

Remuneration : $20 an hour OR $200 a day + Event Apparel

Working Hours : Morning 8 am to Evening 6 pm

Benefits: Meeting Best Sommeliers, MS, MW, Buyers, Bartenders of the USA Essential

Duties & Responsibilities:

1. Unboxing of wine and spirits samples

2. Making/ lifting and packing boxes

3. Numbering boxes

4. Quality check of wine and spirits samples panel wise

5. Special event set up and breakdown.

6. Set up

7. Monitor event rooms and food/beverage stations and respond to clearing & replenishing needs promptly

8. Host tasting stations (pouring wine and engaging with judges)

9. Multi-tasking various front-of house duties as needed; greeting guests,managing food stations, taking coats, and any other duties assigned.

Skills Required:

1. Reliability and timeliness

2. Discipline

3. Ability to communicate effectively

4. Ability to work independently and as part of a team

5. Physical stamina and able to lift at least 50lbs

6. Restaurant, bar, or banquet service experience is strongly preferred

Wine and Spirits certifications preferred

Must be 21 or older and adhere to our professional appearance guidelines, which include neatness of hair & clothing, specified event attire, and no visible tattoo's or excessive facial piercings.

Identity Verification and Employment Authorization Required.

For more information or to apply, contact Ankita Okate : Ankita@beveragetradenetwork.com

Seeking experienced and reliable on-call servers who have lots of positive energy, relish responsibility and can help San Francisco Wine School continue to produce the highest quality classes and events.  Organization, efficiency and a smile will be keys to success in our fast-paced, exciting and fun environment.

Department:  Operations

Reports to: Office Manager/Event Coordinator

Hours:  Part-Time and On Call up to 30 hours per week

Wages: $18+ Commensurate with experience

Benefits: Government mandated including health insurance when full time + employee discounts on classes, special events and retail wine purchases

Essential Duties & Responsibilities: 

• Special event set up and breakdown. This may include handling fragile crystal, moving banquet furniture and implementing detail floor plan layouts and table sets
• Monitor special event rooms and food/beverage stations and respond to clearing & replenishing needs promptly
• Deliver and clear plated, multi-course/multi-wine meals according to fine dining service standards
• Host tasting stations (pouring wine and engaging with guests) as skills allow
• Tray passing bites and beverages
• Provide additional food/beverage service to support sommeliers, instructors, and/or guests.
• Multi-tasking various front-of house duties as needed; greeting guests, checking id and registrations, taking coats, and any other duties assigned.
• Must be available to work evenings and weekends as required by business levels noting that schedules/shifts are subject to change.

Skills Required: 

• Reliability and timeliness
• Organization & efficiency
• Ability to communicate effectively with management, guests and other staff
• Attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Physical stamina and able to lift at least 50lbs
• Restaurant, bar, or banquet service experience is strongly preferred
• Experience with fine dining service preferred
• Wine certifications preferred

Must be 21 or older and adhere to our professional appearance guidelines, which include neatness of hair & clothing, specified event attire, and no visible tattoo's or excessive facial piercings.  Identity Verification and Employment Authorization Required.  For more information or to apply, contact Tanya Ho-Shue at office@sfwineschool.com or 650-763-1324

PlumpJack Wine & Spirits is a premium retail store for wine, beer & spirits.  We are extremely passionate and engaging when it comes to our products and we love helping our customers find the perfect wine, spirit or beer for all occasions.  
 
We are currently hiring for a Spirits Supervisor and this is an excellent opportunity to join a tight-knit team with great company culture, while pursuing a career in the wine, spirits and beer industry.
 
The Spirits Supervisor will help ensure the smooth and efficient operational procedures within the stores, enabling the highest level of customer service. Assist with the management of the spirits programs; includes the receiving, merchandising and display of all spirits product in-store, online and additionally promote via social media channels. Additionally, the Spirits Supervisor will be responsible for assisting in the continued education of the PJW&S staff as it pertains to the spirits program.  This position requires wearing many hats and having a can-do attitude is a must.

Supervisors are expected to exceed delivery and expectation all of the Sales Associate responsibilities listed on the sales associate job descriptions. Expected to lead other employees in the completion of store responsibilities and projects, ensuring all employees remain productive with their respective goals.
 
This is a full-time position that requires working opening and closing shifts, with weekends and holidays being a must. it is roughly 30-40 hours a week, depending on the needs of the business. Full-time employment includes benefits such as medical, dental, vision, 401k, as well as discounts at all of our PlumpJack properties, career development opportunities and a fun culture!
 
Key Retail Responsibilities:
• Greet customer on sales floor, phone or online, and assists in determining make, type, and quality of merchandise desired.
• Provide an approachable educational experience for the guest when purchasing wine, spirits or beer - ensuring that customers receive exemplary customer service.
 
Key Management Responsibilities:
• Assist the Store Manager and Buyer in building our store’s spirits knowledge through staff training and education.
• Partner with Buyer and Director of Operations on adding new spirits to our existing inventory.
• Assist the store manager with improving spirits presence on social media platforms, including creating and contributing content for Instagram posts along with other social channels.
• Assist with ensuring the smooth and efficient operational procedures within the stores, enabling the highest level of customer service.
• Meet sales objectives and budget in spirits categories, which includes gross sales, COGS management and profit margins.
• Manage inventory assuring that depletion rates are maintained and informing buyer of items that are low and out.
• Schedule and plan out spirits tastings for staff within allotted budget.
• Grow PlumpJack Email lists.
• Attend trade tastings and events to promote the PlumpJack Spirits program.
• Create and post spirits related blog posts for the PJW&S website.
• Ensure the retail floor remain fully stocked with spirits items.
• Continually build SOP manuals as it relates to spirits for all primary functions of business, working with the individual employees in development.
• Assist in meeting or exceeding budgeted Revenue and COGS goals while maintaining healthy inventory management.
• Work opening and closing shifts, as well as weekends, depending on the needs of the business.

 
Job Qualifications & Requirements:
• Minimum of 2 years of retail management experience.
• Knowledge and passion for wine, spirits & beer.
• Ability to regularly lift up to 50 pounds, stand for 7-8 hours at a time.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to sell product in a fast-paced sales floor along with answering phones and emails.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Email Marketing, POS systems, and Google Drive.
• Reliable, organized, efficient, courteous, professional, and a team player.
 
Physical Demands: 
•   Able to stand on your feet throughout work period
•   Possesses multi-limb and eye-hand coordination
•   Able to stand, bend, climb, reach, stoop and lift boxes up to 50 lbs.
 
For a glimpse at our culture, check out #plumpjacklife on Instragram and learn more about our establishment at: http://www.plumpjackwines.com/

Contact Name: Ben Avila

Contact email: bavila@plumpjack.com

Contact Phone:  415-361-6530

WE NEED VOLUNTEERS! PEOPLE WHO LOVE PEOPLE! AND WHO WANT TO GIVE BACK TO THE COMMUNITY! SIGN UP HERE: https://www.healdsburgwineandfood.com/get-involved#volunteers

Local Impact:

To showcase our commitment to the region, we will be making a significant contribution to the Sonoma County Grape Growers Foundation by directing a share of sponsorship and attendee net proceeds. These funds will help cover healthcare, affordable housing, and other critical support services for the Foundation’s farmers and families.

Our chefs, wine experts, seminar leaders, and local business partners come from a wide variety of cultural and geographic backgrounds. Together, they make this event like no other—with culinary diversity, innovation, and experimentation at the forefront.

A central part of our mission is to support the rich local agricultural culture of Sonoma County, including celebrating the farmers and farmworkers - those who sustain the region’s deep legacy of viticulture and culinary excellence.

Through their care and passionate diligence in growing high quality ingredients, great food and wines are made possible.

Through the lens of community, sustainability and culinary diversity, we are committed to making an impact here and beyond!

Contact Name: Cathy Dangler

Contact email: team@healdsburgwineandfood.com

Contact Phone:  415 317-7705

We are an established and growing Italian wine and spirits importer seeking an enthusiastic and driven wine and spirits professional to sell in San Francisco and the East Bay. Territory includes a small base of established accounts and prospecting for new customers will be an important part of the job. While prior sales experience is a plus it is not required as we would be willing to train the right person. All candidates must be organized, highly motivated, persistent, and have extensive experience tasting wine and spirits with a particularly broad knowledge of Italian wine and spirits. Continuing wine and spirits education will happen on the job and on our annual trip to visit our producers in Italy.

To apply, please send your resume and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience in the wine, spirits & food industry to Holly@omwines.com. Include why you are interested in a sales position and why you think you would succeed in this role. Also, tell us about an Italian wine or spirit you've had recently that you were particularly excited about.

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package that includes paid holidays, vacation, full healthcare, and a 401k plan that kicks in after 1 year of continuous employment.

Candidates must have a valid driver's license, a clean driving record, a car, and be able to lift up to 40lbs. 

Contact Name: Holly Corr

Contact email: holly@omwines.com

Contact Phone:  5106549159

Hours:  Part-Time On Call up to 30 hours per week

Wages: $18+/hr commensurate with experience

Benefits: Government mandated + employee discounts on classes, special events and retail wine purchases

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Special event & classroom set up and breakdown. This may include handling fragile crystal, moving banquet furniture and implementing detail floor plan layouts and table sets
• Supply inventory & stocking
• Monitor special events and respond to clearing & replenishing needs promptly
• Provide additional service to support servers, sommeliers, instructors, and/or guests based on level of experience.
• Maintain general cleanliness of office space, classrooms, kitchen and storage room, back-of house with daily cleaning. This includes dusting, vacuuming, dishwashing, glassware polishing, laundry, windows, trash / recycling, light maintenance, etc.
• Must be available to work some evenings and weekends as required by business levels noting that schedules/shifts are subject to change.

Skills Required:

• Reliability and timeliness
• Organization & efficiency
• Ability to communicate effectively with management and other staff
• Attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Physical stamina and able to lift at least 50lbs
• Restaurant & banquet service experienced is preferred, but willing to train
• Must adhere to our professional appearance guidelines, which include neatness of hair & clothing, specified event attire, and no visible tattoo's or excessive facial piercings.

Must be 21 or older.  Identity Verification and Employment Authorization Required. 

For more information or to apply, contact 

help@sfwineschool.com or 650-763-1324

Seeking the next Great Wine Edu-tainer who has knowledge, experience, credentials, lots of passion, positive energy, and the desire to share what they know with others. Additionally, we need great communicators who make complex topics simple, take the intimidation out of wine and inspire beginning to advanced students. Join San Francisco Wine School in producing the highest quality classes and events in the industry.

Position:  Wine Educator

Department: Operations

Reports to: Founder/CEO, David Glancy

Hours:  Availability is solicited quarterly for the next quarter’s classes & periodically for special events.

 Instructors may request as few or as many classes as they like. Schedules are assigned based on availability, credentials and the needs of the students  or clients

 Wages:  $50+/hr commensurate with experience and credentials

 Benefits: Government mandated including health insurance when full time + employee discounts on classes, special events and retail wine purchases.  Tuition reimbursement for certifications taken to expand teaching eligibility

 Essential Duties & Responsibilities: 

• Review slides, learning objectives, and wine lists in advance of each class.
• Ask questions or raise concerns to CEO about slides, objectives, or wines well in advance of class date.
• Maintain knowledge of subject areas to be taught.
• Give feedback to the CEO and Cellar Master so that all continuously improve and offer the best student experience.
• Arrive 30+ minutes prior to all classes to be ready when the first student arrives.
• Leave the classroom as clean it was at the beginning of class.
• For Zoom classes, create polls, or request help with them, to maximize student engagement.
• Responsible for having pc or MacBook to share slides from.

Skills Required:

• Ability to relate to, empathize with, and inspire students and guests
• Ability to create engagement with students whether online or in-person
• Ability to push students to perform while showing them respect
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing with management, peers, and guests
• Must have at least the credentials they are teaching towards, including the following: Master Sommelier, Master of Wine, DWS (WSET 4), FWS, IWS, SWS, CWE or CSW, CSE or CSS, Cicerone, Sake Educator
• Must have restaurant sommelier experience for Somm Essentials, Restaurant Wine 101 or Wine Program Management
• Prefer some aspect of wine industry experience for other classes, including: restaurant, winery, retail, wholesale, import, export
• Zoom Room experience is preferred
• Reliability and timeliness
• Attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Physical stamina to teach while standing and able to lift at least 50lbs when needed

Must be 21 or older.  Identity Verification and Employment Authorization Required.  For more information or to apply, contact help@sfwineschool.com or 650-763-1324