Cidery Tasting Room Associate
In 2024, Trump Winery added a fresh twist to its legacy with the opening of our Cider Tasting Room—an inviting space nestled in the heart of Virginia wine country where crisp, handcrafted cider meets warm hospitality. Now, we’re building a team to help shape the guest experience and bring this new venture to life.If you thrive in a fast-paced, team-driven environment and take pride in delivering warm, memorable experiences to every guest, we want to meet you. Whether you’re a seasoned pro from a winery, café, or bar—or simply someone with a great attitude and a love for hospitality—we’ll provide the training you need to succeed.Title: Cider Tasting Room Associate - Part Time, non-exempt, less than 30 hours per weekLocation: Trump Cider Tasting Room - 20 minutes south of Downtown Charlottesville, 20 minutes north of ScottsvilleHours: Sundays - Tuesday 12:00pm to 5:00 pm, Fridays & Saturdays 12:00 pm to 6:00 pm, weekdays and weekend , and some holiday availability is preferredWage: $23/hr- $28/hr ($8/hr base pay plus tips and gratuities)Excellent Part-time Benefits And Perks Include401k with up to 6% company matchGenerous employee discountsFree parkingFree coffeeTravel Discounts at Trump HotelsOther employee programs such as TicketsatWork, Shoes for Crews/Red Wing, Discount Gym Membership at Planet Fitness , employee referral program, monthly educational opportunitie sand so much more!Essential DutiesGreeting and educating guests on cider and Charlottesville tourismServe cider, wine and food to guestsPromote profitable sales of Trump Cider, merchandise and eventsAbility to respond intelligently to guest questions regarding Trump Winery, cider making and Albemarle EstateExecution of opening and closing dutiesClean, organize, and stock Tasting Room, restrooms and kitchenProcess payment transactions on POS systemWork in a team environment as well as independentlyAttend scheduled on-going trainingProvide assistance to guests carrying out purchasesPerform daily cleaning of tasting Room, restroom, patio, kitchen, office and parking lotOther duties as assigned to ensure the business runs efficientlyRequirementsMust be 21 years of age or olderPrevious winery and/or cidery experience a plusExemplary customer service skillsAbility to interact with guests with all levels of cider/wine knowledgeMust have an interest in learning about cider and wineCan handle multiple tasks at one timeCommunicates professionally in person and on the phoneIs passionate about selling cider and foodAbility to anticipate guests needs and respond appropriatelyAbility to lift 50 lbs frequentlyAbility to stand for extend periods of timePre-employment background check requiredTrump Winery is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other categories protected by federal, state, and local law.Trump Winery participates in the E-Verify Program (Identity and Employment Eligibility Verification) and uses E-Verify to confirm work authorization. Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States.Este Empleador participa en E-Verify (Verificación de Documentos de Identidad y Elegibilidad de Empleo).