Careers – Matchbook Wines

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Matchbook Wine Company Matchbook Wine Company is a family-owned operation in the Dunnigan Hills of Zamora, CA, producing and bottling quality wines on-site under such labels as: Matchbook, The Arsonist, Mossback, and Chasing Venus. Thirty minutes from Davis, the winery is located in the midst of 1,300 acres of estate vineyards, comprised of Chardonnay, Tempranillo, Syrah, and several other varietals. We expect to crush about 2700 tons in 2017 (approximately 30% white, 70% red). The majority of our grapes come from our estate vineyards, but we also source fruit from the Russian River Valley and Chalk Hill.

Part-Time Tasting Room Associate 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 and 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: Maureen Henderson at mhenderson@matchbookwines.com