Winetender

**Saddlehill Cellars** in Voorhees, NJ is looking to hire a full-time **Winetender**. We pay** $12/hr plus tips **and provide great benefits including **bonus opportunities, health benefits, and a 401K plan with generous employer match**.

**ABOUT SADDLEHILL**

Nestled in the heart of suburban New Jersey, a mere 12 miles from the vibrant pulse of Philadelphia, Saddlehill sits as an oasis spanning over 70 acres of vineyards and preserved farmland. Opening Spring 2024, our spacious tasting room overlooks the vineyards, farm, horse pastures, and flower gardens. Saddlehill is set to become a distinguished destination with a 175-seat farm-to-table kitchen and tasting room. Opening for lunch and dinner, our establishment will serve menu items crafted primarily from farm-produced ingredients. As part of our retail offerings, we will sell our estate-crafted wines and a variety of foods made from ingredients grown on-site, including jams, sauces, spreads, and honey. We strive to make the tasting room a beautiful place for our customers to unwind and enjoy world-class wine and food pairings.

**WINETENDER RESPONSIBILITIES**

As a wine service team member, you handle all wine orders in the restaurant, including wine flights, by-the-glass, and by-the-bottle options, ensuring correct pours and proper service procedures. You provide accurate and detailed information about wines, including tasting notes, pairings, regions, and production methods, and have a thorough understanding of Saddlehill's wine portfolio to make recommendations based on guests' preferences. You are knowledgeable about all Saddlehill offerings, including wine club offers, flights, and special events, and can describe the food menu while making pairing suggestions. Responsibilities also include verifying IDs for age, maintaining the cleanliness of the wine bar, stocking wine glasses and wines, completing assigned side work, assisting team members, operating the POS system for wine sales, and handling transactions and cash payments accurately and efficiently.

**QUALIFICATIONS**
- Previous experience in a full-service restaurant, preferably in a wine bar or tasting room (preferred)
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey complex information about wines in an approachable and engaging manner
- Exceptional customer service skills
- Ability to read, write, and communicate verbally in English
- Able to stand/walk for long periods of time
- Ability to work flexible shifts and days of the week including holidays/ weekends.
- Enthusiastic and knowledgeable about wine
- Has reliable transportation and is on time
- TIPS Certification
- Wine certifications from WSET, CSW or Court of Masters (preferred)

Location: 08043