Wine Consultant/Keyholder

Join Our Team as a Wine Consultant / Key Holder at St. Julian Winery – Gaylord Tasting Room! 🍷

Are you passionate about wine, leadership, and creating exceptional guest experiences? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, people-centered environment where no two days are the same? If so, we would love to meet you!

St. Julian Winery, Michigan’s oldest and largest winery, is looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Wine Consultant / Key Holder to join our new Gaylord Tasting Room. This is an exciting opportunity to take on a leadership role while sharing your love of wine and helping create memorable experiences for every guest who walks through our doors.

What We Offer:

🍷 Competitive hourly pay + tips (typically $14–$26/hour total earnings)
🍷 Generous employee discount on wine & merchandise
🍷 Hands-on training to expand your wine knowledge
🍷 Opportunities for growth in the wine and hospitality industry
🍷 A fun, welcoming, and team-focused atmosphere

What You’ll Do:

✨ Lead engaging and educational wine tastings in a fun, approachable way
✨ Create memorable guest experiences and build lasting customer relationships
✨ Support and help lead exciting events, promotions, and daily operations
✨ Open and close the tasting room, including cash handling and nightly deposits
✨ Maintain inventory, restock products, and ensure beautiful merchandising displays
✨ Assist in coaching and supporting team members on the floor
✨ Jump in wherever needed to keep operations running smoothly

What We’re Looking For:

✅ A natural leader who enjoys working with people and creating a welcoming environment
✅ Strong communication and public speaking skills
✅ Excellent time management and ability to multitask in a fast-paced setting
✅ Sales-driven mindset with a passion for hospitality and guest service
✅ Detail-oriented, organized, and dependable
✅ Comfortable with technology (POS systems, Word, Excel)
✅ Ability to lift up to 40 lbs (wine cases can be heavy)
✅ Weekend and holiday availability required

Experience That’s a Plus:

⭐ Retail, hospitality, or customer service experience
⭐ Previous leadership or Key Holder experience
⭐ Wine knowledge (we will continue to build on it with you!)

Position Details:

📍 Location: Gaylord Tasting Room
⏳ Part-Time – Up to 29 hours per week
🏢 On-Site – No remote work available

Ready to Join Our Team?

If you are looking for a fun, rewarding role where you can lead, grow, and share your passion for wine while being part of an incredible team, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today and help us create unforgettable experiences—one glass at a time! 🍷✨