At Andrew Peller Limited (APL), we deliver the perfect brand experience for every lifestyle, occasion, and generation. Through collaboration, open communication, honesty, drive to win, and accountability, we inspire teammates to be extraordinary every day.
Who We Are
We are one of Canada's largest and oldest wine companies with a rich heritage in quality winemaking.
We produce some of Canada's most recognized brands and offer our teammates a challenging and rewarding employment experience.
We are seeking extraordinary, Wine Enthusiasts {Tasting Room Servers} to join our Gray Monk Estate Winery team starting soon!
Perched above Okanagan Lake with stunning panoramic views of mountains, vineyards and the lake, Gray Monk Estate Winery offers guests a true taste, or sip, of the Okanagan lifestyle. With a bustling wine boutique and a world-class restaurant, the winery is equipped to host guests for all occasions. Gray Monk Estate is comprised of 25 acres of lush vineyards overlooking Okanagan Lake, in addition to premium grapes sourced throughout the Okanagan Valley, to produce some of the world's finest wines.
Reporting into the Retail and Experience Manager, your job will be varied, and no two days will be the same! From working at the wine tasting bar, organizing and leading experiences, and pouring extraordinary into everyday life and having fun!
We offer:
- Thirty Five to Forty Average weekly hours during peak season*
- Competitive hourly rate with a potential to earn up to $28/hour with gratuities and incentives!
- Incentives based on wine sales and club memberships sold
- Employee gift card to be used on products, restaurant or experiences
- Access to our Employees Assistance Program, Learning Library and Development Seminars
- Best in class wine education program
- A passion for working with the public and/or are interested in learning about wine
- A passion for sharing wine and viticultural knowledge
- Exceptional communication skills with the ability to multi-task
- A "Can Do" attitude who thrive working under pressure
- A "One Team" mentality who are interested in working in a supportive team environment
- An understanding of how to provide best-in-class service for guests
- Greeting guests with a robust and friendly introduction to the Estate
- Being a Wine Educator and brand ambassador conveying a consistent and positive brand story
- Creating memorable guest experiences by providing educational tastings of our premium wines and leading seated tastings and experiences
- Sharing wine and viticulture knowledge in a fun and engaging way
- Drive for higher sales and encouraging guests to become Wine Club members
- Performing all selling and retail functions within the retail boutique
- Demonstrate service excellence to all visitors by managing customer inquiries in a positive, professional and enthusiastic manner
Accommodation:
Andrew Peller Limited is committed to meeting the needs of persons with temporary and/or permanent disabilities in a way that allows them to maintain their dignity and independence. We are happy to discuss any need for accommodation in the workplace and will make an effort to meet those needs in a timely manner by preventing and removing barriers to accessibility in the areas of information, communications, and employment. If you require an accommodation to apply or interview for a position, please email people.culture@andrewpeller.com
Equal Opportunity Employment:
At Andrew Peller Limited, we are committed to creating and celebrating a culture of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to ensuring every person has a right to equal treatment with respect to employment without discrimination or harassment because of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, record of offences, marital status, family status or disability.