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Ponte Winery

TASTING ROOM SUPERVISOR

Temecula, CA · On-site

$27/hr

The Tasting Room Supervisor supports the daily operations of the Ponte Winery Tasting Room by ... Maintain compliance with alcohol service laws, food safety requirements (as applicable), and ...

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$28 - $35/hr

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As of Jun 9, 2026, the average hourly pay for food tasting in the United States is $15.46, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $12.50 and $17.31 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Food Taster, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Food Taster, you need a highly developed sense of taste and smell, good health, and often a background in food science or culinary arts. Familiarity with sensory evaluation techniques, flavor profiling tools, and sometimes certifications in sensory analysis are typically required. Strong communication, attention to detail, and the ability to provide objective feedback distinguish top performers in this role. These skills ensure accurate product assessments, support food quality standards, and contribute to successful product development.

What is food tasting?

Food tasting is the process of sampling different foods to evaluate their flavor, texture, aroma, appearance, and overall quality. It is commonly done by food critics, professional tasters, chefs, and quality control specialists in the food industry. The goal is to assess and provide feedback on the taste and quality of food products, which can help in product development, quality assurance, and culinary reviews. Food tasting can be formal, such as in sensory panels, or informal, such as when chefs test their dishes before serving.

What are some common challenges faced by food tasters, and how can they be managed?

Food tasters often encounter challenges such as palate fatigue, maintaining objectivity, and managing dietary restrictions or allergies. To address palate fatigue, it's important to pace tastings and cleanse the palate between samples. Staying objective requires following established tasting protocols and sometimes participating in blind tastings to minimize bias. Additionally, clear communication with supervisors about any allergies or dietary needs ensures a safe and effective work environment.

What is the difference between Food Tasting vs Food Critic?

AspectFood TastingFood Critic
CredentialsKnowledge of food, culinary skillsFood writing, journalism experience
Work EnvironmentRestaurants, food eventsMedia outlets, publications
Industry UsageSampling and evaluating foodReviewing and publishing opinions

Food Tasting involves sampling dishes to assess flavor, texture, and presentation, often for restaurants or food companies. Food Critics, on the other hand, write reviews and publish opinions about food experiences for media outlets. While both roles require food knowledge, critics focus on writing and analysis, whereas tasters focus on sensory evaluation. Understanding these differences helps clarify career paths and expectations in the culinary industry.

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TASTING ROOM SUPERVISOR

TASTING ROOM SUPERVISOR

Ponte Winery

Temecula, CA • On-site

$27/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 18 days ago

Job description

About Our Company:

Ponte Winery is a family-owned hospitality and wine destination located in the heart of Temecula Wine Country. We are a working winery with deep roots in our vineyards and a strong commitment to creating exceptional guest experiences through outstanding service, quality wine, and beautiful surroundings. Our associates take pride in delivering memorable experiences for guests and Wine Club Members while upholding Ponte’s service standards, values, and dedication to excellence.

Job Summary:

The Tasting Room Supervisor supports the daily operations of the Ponte Winery Tasting Room by providing floor leadership, guest service support, and associate coaching. This role is responsible for helping ensure service standards are consistently executed, assisting with tasting room procedures, as well as supporting sales and wine club initiatives.

Schedule:

  • Wednesday-Sunday
  • Must be available to work weekends, holidays, and peak seasons
  • Flexibility required to support business needs

Compensation: $27.00 hourly

Benefits Per Company Plan Details:

  • Medical, Dental, Vision
  • 401k Matching Plan
  • Life Insurance
  • Hospital Confinement Plan
  • Pet Insurance
  • 3 Weeks of PTO
  • 8 Paid Holidays, including Associate Birthday Paid Off

**The terms and conditions associated with each Benefit are outlined in the Associate Handbook, additional documentation provided by Human Resources, or within the policies of the carriers providing the benefits.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

Guest Experience & Hospitality Leadership

  • Serve as a visible floor leader, ensuring a warm, polished, and consistent guest experience.
  • Support service recovery by resolving guest concerns promptly and professionally.
  • Maintain service standards, pacing, cleanliness, and guest engagement throughout service.

Sales Performance & Wine Club Growth

  • Support achievement of daily/monthly tasting room sales goals through active floor leadership and coaching.
  • Promote and reinforce wine club sign-ups by ensuring associates confidently communicate membership benefits and incentives.
  • Coach associates in suggestive selling, wine education, upselling strategies, and conversion opportunities.

Merchandising, Retail Presentation & Product Standards

  • Maintain exceptional visual standards across the tastingroomretail space (stock levels, signage, organization, cleanliness, and display presentation).
  • Monitor product flow and ensure retail areas are always guest-ready and aligned with brand standards.
  • Support proper product handling and merchandising execution to maximize retail revenue.

Team Oversight, Training & Shift Execution

  • Support shift execution by directing workflow, assigning side work, andassistingwith break coverage and staffing adjustments.
  • Train and coach associates in service standards, brand knowledge, POS procedures, and sales expectations.

Operational Excellence (POS, Cash Handling, Compliance)

  • Ensure accuracy and consistency with POS transactions, opening/closing procedures, and cash handling standards.
  • Support operational checklists, standard processes, and policy adherence.
  • Maintain compliance with alcohol service laws, food safety requirements (as applicable), and California meal/rest period compliance.
  • Any other duties as assigned by your Manager.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Other Requirements

  • Must be 21 years of age or older.
  • Minimum 2–3 years of supervisory experience in a food & beverage environment, with winery/tasting room experience strongly preferred.
  • Strong sales ability withdemonstratedsuccess supporting tasting room revenue goals, including Wine Club sign-ups and conversion.
  • Commerce7 and TOK experience strongly preferred, including transactions, guest profiles, Wine Club enrollment/support, and basic reporting.
  • TOAST POS experiencestronglypreferred, including transactions, modifiers, discounts, tip adjustments, and end-of-day procedures.
  • Strong leadership presence with the ability to coach associates, maintain accountability, and support shift execution.
  • Excellent guest service and communication skills, including the ability to support service recovery professionally.
  • Strong retail and merchandising standards (stock levels, presentation, signage, displays, and product readiness).
  • High attention to detail and ability to multi-task in a fast-paced, guest-facing environment.
  • Must maintain required certifications as applicable (e.g., Food Handler, Responsible Beverage Service/Server Permit).


Company Standards:

  • Understand the Ponte Values, and Service Standards.
  • Ensure the safety of guests and associates.
  • Follow the environmental standards set by the Company
  • Treat all associates and guests in a respectful manner.
  • Exhibit integrity (honesty and truthfulness).