Tasting Room Associate, Laughing Stock Vineyards

Arterra Wines Canada, Inc.

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Penticton Until 8/22/2026 0+ years exp H-1B sponsor history First posted June 12, 2026 Last posted June 12, 2026
Job description

Job Description:

Laughing Stock Vineyards is dedicated to crafting exceptional wines and creating memorable experiences for our guests. We’re looking for enthusiastic, guest-focused individuals to join our tasting room team!
 

Responsibilities include:

- Warmly greet and welcome guests to the tasting room

- Conduct engaging, informative wine tastings (guided flights, seated tastings, or walk-in pours)

- Share knowledgeable information about our wines, winemaking process, vineyard practices, and winery story

- Provide excellent customer service and create memorable guest experiences

- Accurately process sales transactions (cash, credit, wine club sign-ups, merchandise)

- Recommend wines and assist guests with purchases and wine club enrollment

- Maintain a clean, organized, and inviting tasting room and outdoor spaces

- Restock tasting supplies, glassware, and retail displays

- Assist with light event setup and support during special events and weekends when needed
 

What you’ll bring

- Previous hospitality, retail, or customer service experience (wine knowledge is a plus but not required—we will train the right person!)

- Outgoing, friendly, and genuinely enjoys interacting with people

- Comfortable speaking in front of small groups and telling engaging stories

- Basic math skills for handling cash and processing transactions

- Ability to stand for extended periods and lift/carry up to 40 lbs (cases of wine)

- Available to work weekends, some holidays, and occasional evenings (peak season flexibility is important)

- 19+ years of age (required for serving alcohol)

Compensation: starting at $20/hr

We are committed to establishing a qualified workforce that reflects the diverse population it serves and we encourage applications from all qualified individuals. We are also committed to preventing and removing barriers to employment for people with disabilities, and we invite you to inform us should you have any accessibility or accommodation needs.

About this role

Summary

Assist guests with wine tastings, sales, and providing excellent customer experience.

Job title

Tasting Room Associate

Experience level

entry level

Minimum experience

0+ years exp

Industry

wine and vineyard

Location requirements

Penticton, no remote work allowed

Salary

starting at $20/hr

Visa sponsorship

H-1B sponsor history

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

customer servicecash handlingoutgoing

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

wine tastingcustomer serviceretaillight event setup
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Penticton, BC, Canada

On-site City
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