Wine Advisor Vacancy Stellenbosch

Well established and renowned wine farm in Stellenbosch seeks a motivated and competent Tasting Room Assistant / Wine Advisor. Very good salary on offer subject to qualification and or experience. Relevant Degree/Diploma required. The ideal candidate has to have at least minimum 2 years relevant experience in a similar position and has to have knowledge of wine. Cash-up and Administration skills will be a requirement. Speaks Afrikaans and English fluently and a third language will be advantageous.

Job Description:

• Tasting Room Coordinator is responsible the day to day operations in the tasting room, this includes building brand awareness at tasting room, wine shows or functions,
• Always exceed guest expectations through service excellence
• Achievement of revenue and wine growth and service goals.
• Identify new clients and client interests
• Ability to put clients at ease and interact with clients,
• ble to identify new growth opportunities to increase brand and product awareness.
• Responsible for point of sale at tasting room and retails stores.
• Presenting and selling total range of wines.
• Handling Tasting Room administration according to the EZY program.
• Greet visitors and pour wines for tasting, Create décor & display image of the facility,
• Prepare client feedback reports
• Make recommendations to increase sales and services
• Manage POS system and Office application systems
• Complete all end of day and end of month reports.
• Support and monitor the tasting room areas to ensure that yearly budget projections are achieved.
• Monitor wine retail to ensure sales goals are achieved.
• Monitor and assist with wine/non-wine inventories and general maintenance of the tasting room.
• Knowledge of brands being poured and company history.
• Generate miscellaneous reports as needed,
• Coordinate special assignments and projects as required, assist with hospitality at special events as required.

Job Requirements:

• Assist in the tasting room with wine tastings and local sales to customers
• At least 2 years of experience in a similar position and possess a good knowledge of wine.
• Completion of a post-graduate qualification and a relevant wine course will serve as a recommendation.
• Since liaison with the public is an important function of the post, verbal and written communication skills in Afrikaans and English as well as good human relations are a requirement of the post. A third language will serve as a recommendation.
• Knowledge of the wine industry
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, Strong analytical, and computer skills
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to follow through on projects with minimal supervision
• Enthusiasm for wine in general and its products in particular
• Relaxed, friendly and professional demeanour
• Able to interact effectively with staff and other departments within the winery as well as agencies/vendors/customers.

Applying for this position:

Only candidates with previous experience as Tasting Room Assistant will be considered.

Please submit your CV via email with position title as reference to: marlize@hrtalentpartner.co.za