Job description
Cedar Lake Cellars (CLC) is looking for a creative problem-solving and motivated individual to join our team as Winery Coordinator. Responsibilities of the Winery Coordinator fall under the following categories: manages operations, increases sales, handles budget and financial controls, builds and manages the winery team and supports Investa Management (our parent company). An individual in this position should be passionate about hospitality and customer service. An ability to communicate clearly, patiently and confidently is a must.
Experience working in a fast-paced, results-oriented team culture is needed. Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) is required. At least 1 year of experience in the Food and Beverage industry is required and Serve Safe Certification is preferred. Formal wine training is a plus. This position operates on a Wednesday through Sunday schedule.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Increase sales on wine and beverages- Assist Winery Manager in building and managing team
RESPONSIBILITIES / TASKS:
Manages Operations
Ensure wine and beverage venues are prepared for service- Plan and implement wine tasting dinners
- Build constructive relationships with vendors
- Collaborate with Events, Marketing, and PR teams
- Have high-level wine knowledge and work toward sommelier certification
- Create and maintain operating processes and procedures
- Create and implement winery SOPs
- Ordering alcohol and winery supplies
- Lead on POS system
- Leading/assisting staff during shift to ensure efficiency and excellent customer service
- Leads Jumpstart meetings at the beginning of every shift
- Plan and execute winery special events
- Attends staff meetings and reports on upcoming winery weekend events and specials
Increases Sales
Develop new winery events and packages- Collaborate with marketing to promote winery team
Handles Budget & Financial Controls
Oversee cash handling- Track inventory control
- Conduct inventory count
Builds Team
Assists Winery Manager in interviewing and hiring staff- Train new hires
- Scheduling of winery staff
- Nurture collaboration and communication through example
CHARACTERISTICS / SKILLS:
Characteristics:
Motivated self-starter who naturally takes initiative- Creative problem solver who thinks outside the box and addresses issues as they arise
- Is passionate about hospitality and customer service
- Collaborator who communicates clearly and patiently
- Understands strategic connection between operations and profitability
- Logistics planner who is organized and attends to details with accuracy and focus
- Extrovert with a sense of urgency
- Tenacious work ethic, high level of integrity, and sense of humor
Skills:
Experience working in fast-paced, results-oriented team culture- Exercises good judgment, and resourcefulness in resolving questions or issues presented by
- Reflective listener who speaks confidently
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook)
- Presents information effectively and responds professionally to questions
EXPERIENCE / EDUCATION:
At least one year of experience in the Food and Beverage industry- Formal wine training is a plus
- Serve Safe Certification preferred
WORKING CONDITIONS / PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Must be able to work weekends- Hours: Wednesday through Sunday
- Work is performed in restaurant and event venue
- Ability to work in a standing position for long time periods for event
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