Wine Advisor | Part-Time

fredericksburg, Tx

Halter Ranch Texas

On the southern edge of the Edwards Plateau, in the heart of Texas Hill Country, Halter Ranch is a new luxury tasting room in Fredericksburg, Texas. Set on 32 oak-studded acres amidst the Hill Country’s rolling limestone highlands, spring wildflowers, encompassing grasslands, and warm rivers. Halter Ranch Texas is a coveted destination to the burgeoning Texas Highway 290 wine region. Like our Paso Robles Estate, our vineyard partners in central Texas are sustainably farmed with conservation in mind, so we can produce wine we’re proud of while respecting the earth.

Seeking

We are seeking a team-oriented individual who is enthusiastic and passionate about wine and people. Knowledge of the wine and hospitality industry is preferred. Excellent time management skills and the ability to multi-task are a must! This is part-time, with a Saturday & Sunday schedule.

Qualifications

  • Sales-oriented and ability to close the sale.

  • Strong knowledge and enthusiasm for wine are a must.

  • Food Handlers and TABC Certificate.

  • A desire to provide the ultimate in hospitality and customer service.

  • Professional appearance and demeanor. 

  • Must be able to work weekends and Holidays.

  • Must be 21 years old.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

These duties include but are not limited to: 

  • Greets all visitors and guests and guides them through their Halter experience (Tastings, Lunch, Dinner, By the Bottle, By the Glass, etc.).

  • Seating guests when necessary.

  • Describes wines, culinary, winemaking techniques, and winery history, answers visitors’ questions.

  • The taking of guest orders.

  • Transferring food from kitchen to table when necessary (as the flow of business dictates)

  • Effectively suggests and sells wine to customers and fully understands the food menu.

  • The expectation that wine advisors be receptive to and to retain, for the purposes of communicating to guests, all restaurant-related information including, but not limited to menu items, food descriptors, cooking methods, historical and regional points of culinary significance, and standards of service.

  • Clearing of food and food accessories, including but not limited to: flatware, plates, stemware, menus, tasting books, linens.

  • Watering the table.

  • Set up and break down restaurant-related service items.

  • Check in with the manager at the start of each shift.

  • Have all tools required to do the job per shift.

  • Accurately handles routine purchasing transactions, which include operating cash register and accounting of daily sales. 

  • Provides general tourist information. 

  • Conducts guided tours as needed. 

  • Assists with the winery’s special events as needed. 

  • Acquires and maintains thorough knowledge of the winery and its wines. 

  • Assists with display and pricing of retail items and wines as needed. 

  • Merchandise sales, size checks for guest requests, assisting with restocking, maintaining cleanliness and order in merchandise room.

  • Performs other duties as assigned by the manager(s). 

  • Willing to assist with inventory counts. 

  • Willing to participate in various training scenarios.

Additional Roles

Wine Advisors may be pulled into alternate roles to fill staffing needs, including, but not limited to:

  • Bussing

  • Host

  • Running

  • Expeditor

  • Pit Boss

  • Breaker

  • Polisher

  • Tour guide, both impromptu and reserved tours

  • Management may assign additional tasks and duties at any point in accordance with business needs.

  • Hours of service or scheduled working hours may be adjusted in accordance with business needs.

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. This position may be required to perform other related duties to meet the ongoing needs of the business.


Physical Requirements

  • Ability to stand and walk for long periods of time.

  • Must be able to lift 60+ pounds repeatedly.

  • Must be able to effectively stock wine, set up and break down tables, chairs and be able to utilize dolly cart and assist in moving heavy objects.


Want to join the Halter team?

To apply submit a resume and cover letter to: Human Resources Manager, Michelle Robles: michelle@halterranch.com. This is a part-time position working Saturday’s and Sunday’s. Pay compensation is $17-$19 per hour plus commission, tips, and incentives. Part-time weekend position available and holidays required. 

 

Halter Ranch is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, or other protected categories. Halter Ranch will make reasonable accommodations under applicable law for qualified individuals to enable them to perform the essential functions of the job, unless doing so would create an undue hardship for the Company.