Tasting Room Associate

Responsibilities

• Welcome guests and provide a warm, engaging tasting room experience
• Educate guests about Buttonwood wines, vineyard history, and winemaking practices
• Conduct wine tastings and make thoughtful recommendations based on guest preferences
• Process wine, merchandise, and club sales accurately through the POS system
• Promote wine club memberships and special events
• Maintain tasting room cleanliness, organization, and presentation standards
• Assist with inventory, restocking, opening, and closing duties
• Support winery events, private tastings, and special guest experiences

Requirements

• Previous experience working in a winery tasting room
• Weekend availability is required
• Strong hospitality and customer service skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods
• Ability to lift and carry up to 40 pounds

Preferred Qualifications

• Wine club sales experience
• Knowledge of Santa Barbara County wines and wine regions
• Experience with winery POS systems
• Passion for food, wine, agriculture, and hospitality

About the Company

TMC Hospitality is a hospitality management and development company dedicated to creating thoughtfully designed destinations that bring people together through exceptional experiences, memorable spaces, and genuine hospitality. Our portfolio includes Drift Hotels, Bode, Maleza Restaurants, and Buttonwood Farm & Winery. At Buttonwood, we offer a distinctive wine country destination rooted in agriculture, events, and hospitality in the heart of Santa Ynez.