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HC Assetco LLC

Tasting Room Attendant

Santa Barbara, CA · On-site

$20 - $22/hr

JOB SUMMARY The Tasting Room Attendant is responsible for delivering exceptional hospitality ... Pours wine flights, single glasses, and non-alcoholic options to order upon request * Serve guests ...

City Winery

Tasting Room Attendant

Boston, MA · On-site

$20/hr

Position Summary The Tasting Room Attendant is responsible for delivering guided wine tastings and ... alcohol service • Ability to work both independently and in a team environment • Ability to ...

Ballast Point Brewing

Tasting Room Associate

San Diego, CA · On-site

$16 - $21.75/hr

The tasting room associate is passionate about food and beverage, and as a true hospitality ... Demonstrate a knowledge of ABC laws for legal sale of alcohol by verifying guest identification ...

City Winery Boston

Tasting Room Attendant

Boston, MA · On-site

$20/hr

Position Summary The Tasting Room Attendant is responsible for delivering guided wine tastings and ... alcohol service ● Ability to work both independently and in a team environment ● Ability to ...

Cooper's Hawk

Tasting Room Attendant

Dania Beach, FL · On-site

$13 - $17.50/hr

The Tasting Room Attendant helps grow our Wine Club community by educating our guests on the ... Serve alcoholic beverages in an appropriate manner consistent with company standards and legal ...

Cooper's Hawk

Tasting Room Attendant

Chandler, AZ · On-site

$13 - $17.25/hr

The Tasting Room Attendant helps grow our Wine Club community by educating our guests on the ... Serve alcoholic beverages in an appropriate manner consistent with company standards and legal ...

Cooper's Hawk

Tasting Room Attendant

Brookfield, WI · On-site

$12.50 - $16.75/hr

The Tasting Room Attendant helps grow our Wine Club community by educating our guests on the ... Serve alcoholic beverages in an appropriate manner consistent with company standards and legal ...

Cooper's Hawk

Tasting Room Attendant

Kildeer, IL · On-site

$15 - $18/hr

The Tasting Room Attendant helps grow our Wine Club community by educating our guests on the ... Serve alcoholic beverages in an appropriate manner consistent with company standards and legal ...

Cooper's Hawk

Tasting Room Attendant

Coconut Creek, FL · On-site

$12.50 - $16.75/hr

The Tasting Room Attendant helps grow our Wine Club community by educating our guests on the ... Serve alcoholic beverages in an appropriate manner consistent with company standards and legal ...

Cooper's Hawk

Tasting Room Attendant

Tampa, FL · On-site

$13.25 - $16.50/hr

The Tasting Room Attendant helps grow our Wine Club community by educating our guests on the ... Serve alcoholic beverages in an appropriate manner consistent with company standards and legal ...

Grand Reserve Inn

Tasting Room Host

Plymouth, CA

$22/hr

Job Summary The Tasting Room Host is the face of Amadoras Del Vino and plays a key role in ... Comply with all health, safety, and alcohol service regulations Required Qualifications and Skills

Grand Reserve Inn

Lead Tasting Room Host

Plymouth, CA · On-site

$22 - $24/hr

Ensure compliance with alcohol service laws, safety standards, and company policies * Identify ... Successful Lead Tasting Room Hosts may advance into a Tasting Room Manager role based on ...

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As of Sep 8, 2026, the average hourly pay for alcohol tasting in the United States is $15.91, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $9.62 and $18.03 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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An Alcohol Tasting job involves sampling different alcoholic beverages to evaluate their flavor, aroma, texture, and overall quality. Professionals in this role may work for distilleries, breweries, wineries, or beverage companies to provide sensory feedback for product development and quality control. Some may also work as critics, writing reviews or conducting guided tastings. A refined palate, strong sensory skills, and knowledge of alcoholic beverages are essential for this job.

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A typical workday for an Alcohol Taster involves sampling and evaluating a range of alcoholic beverages, documenting detailed notes on taste, aroma, and quality, and often participating in sensory panels with colleagues. You'll likely collaborate with product development teams, quality assurance professionals, and sometimes marketing departments to provide feedback and direction for new or existing products. The environment is usually structured, with scheduled tastings and strict protocols to ensure consistency and objective assessments. Over time, many Alcohol Tasters may take on responsibilities such as training junior staff, conducting consumer panels, or contributing to product innovation. This role offers opportunities to expand expertise across different beverage categories and grow within the industry.

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Team Lead - Tasting Room - Grand Haven

Grand Haven, MI • On-site

New Holland Brewing
Food Services and Drinking Places • 201 - 500 employees
Learn more about New Holland Brewingexternal

Full-time

Posted 6 days ago

Job description

Mission Impact
The Tasting Room Lead Bartender enriches guest and team experiences by leading smooth, guest ready shifts; upholding product knowledge and service standards; and modeling our Mission, Vision & Values to create memorable, savored moments.
What We Offer
At New Holland Brewing Company, we exist to enhance the quality of people's lives by creating savored moments for the world-and when you work here, you'll feel that. Our culture is inclusive, caring, and community focused. Guided by our Core Values and Growth Principles, we foster engagement, development, and collaboration for every team member. We set high standards because they sustain our growth and success in a unique industry, and we match those standards with an engaging, and rewarding culture. You'll find competitive compensation and benefits, opportunities to grow personally and professionally, and a team committed to helping you reach your goals while contributing to ours.
Job Summary
The Tasting Room Lead Bartender provides on-shift leadership for the assigned Distillery Tasting Room. This role leads service execution, upholds product and cocktail standards, supports cash controls and inventory processes, and assists the Tasting Room Manager with administrative and operational responsibilities assigned. Partners closely with the Tasting Room Manager to ensure consistent team performance and delivery of remarkable hospitality aligned with experience and financial goals.
Accountability Chart
At New Holland Brewing Company, every role has an Accountability Chart that clearly defines the 3-5 core outcomes the role owns to move the business forward. The Accountability Chart helps candidates and team members understand what success looks like.
  • Lead Shift-Level Service Execution: Guide and pace on-shift work to ensure consistent, high-quality guest experience and service standards.
  • Reinforce Hospitality and Product Standards: Model and support proper beverage knowledge, cocktail execution, and brand standards.
  • Support Shift Operations and Readiness: Maintain a clean, stocked, and organized environment to support smooth service flow.
  • Ensure Compliance and Safe Service: Uphold alcohol service laws, safety standards, and company policies during shifts.
  • Support Team Effectiveness and Continuous Improvement: Assist teammates, share best practices, and communicate feedback and opportunities to leadership.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead and act in a manner consistent with our Mission, Vision & Values
  • Provide on-shift leadership while actively bartending to ensure consistent execution of hospitality, beverage quality, and service standards, reinforcing accountability and supporting team performance
  • Train new bartenders, reinforcing product knowledge, service expectations, and operational standards to build team capability and consistency
  • Uphold and coach adherence to cocktail, spirits, beer, and wine standards, ensuring products are prepared and presented to recipe, portion, and brand specifications
  • Support operational execution through cash controls, inventory support, ordering, and receiving, contributing to accurate financial and product management
  • Maintain a clean, organized, and compliant tasting room environment, ensuring adherence to alcohol service, safety, and sanitation standards
  • Partner with the Tasting Room Manager on administrative responsibilities, shift communication, and continuous improvement efforts that strengthen team capability, guest experience, and business results

Required Qualifications
  • Proficiency in alcohol service compliance, sanitation, and cash-handling practices
  • 1+ year experience in a cocktail bartending environment
  • Excellent communication and guest-engagement skills; thrives in fast-paced service windows
  • Availability for evenings, weekends, events, and holidays

Work Environment
We strive to create an inclusive environment. Reasonable accommodation will be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
  • Fast-paced tasting room environment with variable guest traffic
  • Standing for extended periods of time in a fast-paced service setting
  • Frequent bending, reaching, and lifting up to 60 pounds
  • Frequent ascending and descending of stairs and/or ladders

Reports To & Team
  • Reports To: Tasting Room Manager
  • Team: Retail Operations - Tasting Room

Equal Opportunity Employer
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