Tasting Room Associate (Seasonal)
Are you an outgoing, people-loving wine enthusiast who enjoys sharing great stories and creating unforgettable experiences? Do you love bragging about Lillooet, its stunning landscapes, and our incredible wines? If so, we’d love to meet you!
Join Fort Berens Estate Winery as a Tasting Room Associate, where you’ll be part of a fun and passionate team. You will help welcome guests, guide them through tastings, and share the magic of our wines, vineyard, and winemaking process.
We are looking for full-time, part-time, and on-call Tasting Room Associates to join our team.
What you'll be doing:
- Introduce our visitors to Lillooet, Fort Berens, and our unique wines.
- Greet guests and provide a warm and welcoming experience.
- Lead engaging wine tastings and share the story behind our wines and vineyard.
- Educate visitors about Lillooet’s unique wine region and our winemaking process.
- Help guests find their perfect bottle (or case) to take home.
- Invite guests to consider joining our Discovery Club wine club.
- Keep the Tasting Room organized, clean, and inviting.
- Assist with winery events and special projects.
- Perform opening and closing duties.
- Receive and make phone calls to customers/wine club members.
- Organize basic food preparation (charcuterie boards).
What we are looking for:
- A friendly, outgoing personality—this is the perfect role for social, enthusiastic people!
- Passion for wine (or a willingness to learn—we provide fun WSET-style training!)
- Availability to work weekends and holidays as needed.
- Experience in a customer service or sales role.
- Ability to lift 30lb wine boxes.
- Must be 19+ with a valid Serving It Right Certificate.
Wage and benefits:
- Competitive pay ($18-$20/hr) + tips and bonuses.
- Exclusive industry tastings, vineyard & cellar tours, and hands-on wine training.
- Great employee discounts and fun team events.
- A beautiful, fast-paced work environment in Lillooet.
If you love wine, people, and creating memorable experiences, this is your chance to be part of something special. Apply today, and let’s raise a glass to an exciting season ahead!
To apply, please submit your resume outlining your qualifications and experience to Tammy Turck-Nel. Please email Tammy if you have any questions.
We are looking forward to hearing from all applicants at all skill levels. Wine knowledge and addititional training will be provided.
