Retail Sales Associate

About Us

Redstone Winery is the latest venture by Moray Tawse and his award-winning winemaking team. Named for its red clay soil and large stones, the 38-acre Lincoln Lakeshore property was purchased in 2009 and is home to a newly opened hospitality centre and a locally-inspired restaurant. For more information about Redstone Winery, please visit http://redstonewines.ca.

The 38 acre estate vineyard, farmed organically and bio-dynamically is perfect for maturing late-ripening varietals including Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah. Pinot Gris is also grown on the estate. Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay from the Limestone Vineyard rounds out the estate portfolio.

Position Summary

Redstone Winery & Tawse Winery are recruiting for Retail Sales Associate. This position is available in a part-time capacity winter season with the possibility of extending into the summer season on a more full-time basis. The successful candidate must be able to work a variety of shifts, including weekends.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

· Providing efficient customer service to customers by assisting them with wine selection/food pairings

· Ensuring the store is well stocked and visually appealing to customers

· Performing store opening and closing procedures by securing the store and counting the daily cash sales at the end of the day

· Cleaning the store and polishing glassware on a daily basis

Position Requirements

· Must have a positive and outgoing attitude, along with strong customer service skills

· Clear and friendly communication skills

· Knowledge and passion for wine and the wine industry

· Ability to build a rapport with customers and promote products

· Smart Serve trained

· Sommelier/WSET certificate an asset

If you are interested in this opportunity, please send your resume by email to careers@redstonewines.ca. Refer to the position being applied for in the subject line of your email (i.e. Job Application for Retail Sales Associate). No phone calls, please.

Redstone values a diverse workforce and invite all interested and qualified applicants to apply. We support requests for accommodation from applicants with disabilities in its recruitment process. If you require an accommodation due to a disability throughout the recruitment process, including submitting an application or undergoing testing, please contact Human Resources at accessibility@redstonewines.ca.

We thank all applicants for their interest in joining the Redstone & Tawse teams, however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Job Type: Part-time

Salary: $18.00-$20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 10 – 20 per week

Day range:

• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends only

Shift:

• 4 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Afternoon shift
• Day shift

Application question(s):

• Do you have weekend availability?

Work Location: In person