East of Napa, Left of Center: Matchbook Wine Company is a winery with 1600 acres of estate vineyards tucked away in Northern California’s gently rolling Dunnigan Hills. Family owned and operated by the Giguiere family, Matchbook produces a unique family of wines that showcase the flavor and potential of the Dunnigan Hills. The Matchbook flame is an homage to the Giguiere brothers’ youthful fascination with fire. The Giguiere family pioneered grape growing in this region in 1981 when they planted their first vineyard. By 1993, the Giguieres had succeeded in making the Dunnigan Hills a nationally recognized American Viticultural Area. Over 35 years ago, the Giguieres started as a small family owned winery and vineyard and grew it into a 750,000 case winery producing noted brands like RH Philips and Toasted Head. In 2004, the Giguieres retired from RH Philips to start Matchbook Wine Company.

The Matchbook Tasting room is looking for fun, energetic, hardworking people to join our team! This position requires self-motivated individuals with a passion for and knowledge of wine. Our tasting room is open daily so flexible availability including weekends and holidays is a must. – hospitality service experience is a plus.

The Tasting Room Associate will work weekends, holidays and assist with events as directed by the Tasting Room Manager. The position requires a self-motivated individual who thrives in a fun and fast-paced environment. Passion for and knowledge of wine is a plus.

Job Duties & Responsibilities:

• Able to work weekends, holidays and evenings as needed
• Ensure a positive experience for our guests with exceptional customer service
• Selling wine and merchandise using a computer-based cash register
• Package and ship wine orders
• Pour wine for customers
• Restock merchandise
• Responsible service of alcohol which includes checking guest identification
• Pour wine at “off-site winery” events as needed
• Build relationships with guests to increase sales and stimulate repeat visits
• Assist with open/close procedures, including day-to-day maintenance of Tasting Room, e.g. restocking inventory, washing and polishing glasses, cleaning tables, maintaining general appearance of Tasting Room
• Handle routine cash register transactions and daily accounting of sales
• Carry out customer purchases
• Perform clean-up duties at the end of each shift
• Close out cash register
• Lock & secure Tasting Room

Minimum Requirements:

• Able to stand for long hours while working
• Must have the ability to lift and move 50 pounds
• Must be 21 years of age or older
• Must be able to work a minimum of two days per month
• Must be available on Friday evenings
• Must be able to work at least 2 Holiday Shifts (Presidents Day, Memorial Day, Labor Day, Day after Thanksgiving and New Year’s Eve)
• Must be available weekends and occasional Mondays and Fridays

Email résumé and cover letter to: Katelyn Reimer at kreimer@matchbookwines.com