Winery Associate, $18/Hr + Gratuities/Incentives- Nk'mip Cellars

Nk’Mip Cellars is a successful partnership between the Osoyoos Indian Band and Arterra Wines Canada. As North America’s first Indigenous owned and operated winery and winner of Intervin’s 2016 Canadian Winery of the Year, we feature premium, award winning BC VQA wines in the beautiful South Okanagan. Join us in a one-of-a-kind opportunity to share in telling the story of this unique winery by delivering outstanding guest experiences.

POSITION: WINERY ASSOCIATE

LOCATION: NK’MIP CELLARS, OSOYOOS BC

STATUS: SEASONAL HOURLY CONTRACT (MAR – OCT)

THE OPPORTUNITY

As an Nk’Mip Cellars Winery Associate, you create the experience our guests remember. From the moment they arrive, you can help create lasting memories by providing a welcoming, educational wine experience, offering superior customer service and sending guests home with their favorite bottles of Nk’Mip Cellars wine.

DAILY LIFE

• Help the team meet sales targets
• Welcome and engage guests in a friendly and enthusiastic way. Kindness and individual personalities are encouraged!
• Daily cleaning duties; a clean and beautiful winery is essential for positive guest experiences!
• Tasting room duties include but not limited to telling our story, pouring wine samples, maintaining wine & merchandise levels, wine sales, promoting our wine club, using our POS system, polishing glassware, daily closing procedures as assigned by Manager or Supervisor.

Requirements

• Detail oriented, multitasking ability and strong work ethic required – both individually and as part of a team
• Must be 19 years of age or older & Serving It Right certificate
• Related training (WSET/ISG) and/or second language an asset, but not required
• Courteous, friendly, positive attitude
• Must possess a passion for people, wine and the hospitality industry
• Commitment to a healthy and safe environment for team members and guests
• Able to lift 40lbs and stand for long periods of time

WHY JOIN OUR TEAM?

With some of the most spectacular views in the Okanagan, your ‘office’ will be where tourists and locals alike, choose to spend their sunny summer days.

We are a proud part of the Great Estates Okanagan, which also includes Sumac Ridge, See Ya Later Ranch, Jackson Triggs & Inniskillin.

We love inspiring big and small moment that happen when our wine is shared and enjoyed. For us it’s not just about what’s in and on the bottle, it’s what happens in peoples’ lives when we’re part of them that keep us thirsting for more and not resting on our laurels as Canada’s largest and most enjoyed wine company. We put the consumer at the center of everything we do. We recognize the value of every colleague and provide a diverse and inclusive environment that allows you to be your best self in serving our guests.

Great Estates Okanagan Staff Members Receive The Following Benefits

• First-class training including introduction to wine appreciation, winery and vineyard site visits, regular staff food and wine pairing events
• Staff discounts on wine at all winery locations
• Excellent sales incentives and bonuses
• Flexible scheduling for both full-time and part-time staff

We are committed to establishing a qualified workforce that reflects the diverse population it serves and we encourage applications from all qualified individuals. We are also committed to preventing and removing barriers to employment for people with disabilities, and we invite you to inform us should you have any accessibility or accommodation needs.