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As a Wine Steward at Giant Eagle, you'll create points of difference from our competition by ... Develop unique customer tasting events and sampling programs. * Write department orders, monitor ...

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Bartender / Liquor Sampling

Phoenix, AZ · On-site

Strong knowledge of cocktails, spirits, and wine * Ability to work quickly and efficiently in a fast-paced environment * Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed * Must be at ...

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As of Sep 14, 2026, the average hourly pay for wine sampling in Arizona is $18.84, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.24 and $21.49 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a wine sampling?

A Wine Sampling job involves promoting and offering wine samples to customers at retail stores, events, or vineyards. The goal is to educate customers about different wines, encourage sales, and enhance the overall tasting experience. Responsibilities may include setting up tasting stations, discussing flavor profiles, and following alcohol service guidelines. Strong communication and customer service skills are essential for this role.

What does a wine sampling do?

A typical day in wine sampling involves setting up tasting stations, educating customers about different wines, guiding them through tasting experiences, and answering questions about flavor profiles and pairings. You'll often handle sales transactions, track inventory, and sometimes assist in organizing special events or tours at the winery or retail location. Collaboration with other wine professionals, such as sommeliers and vineyard staff, is common to ensure guests receive accurate information and excellent service. This role provides a dynamic environment where engaging with new people is part of the daily routine, making it ideal for those who are passionate about wine and enjoy customer interaction.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the wine sampling position, and why are they important?

To excel in Wine Sampling, a strong palate, understanding of wine varietals, and foundational knowledge of wine production are essential, often supported by hospitality or sommelier certifications. Familiarity with point-of-sale (POS) systems, inventory management tools, and tasting room protocols is typically required. Excellent communication, customer service, and presentation skills help professionals engage and educate customers effectively. These abilities are crucial for creating memorable tasting experiences, supporting sales goals, and ensuring customer satisfaction in the wine industry.

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Infographic showing various Wine Sampling job openings in Arizona as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 72% Full Time, 26% Part Time, 1% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 93% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $39,183 per year, or $18.8 per hour.

Wine Steward

On-site

Gianteagle
Retail • 10K+ employees
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Part-time

Re-posted 6 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Demonstrate strong knowledge, interest and passion for products and services associated with the role.

  • Participate in product and customer service training programs, attend distributor trade shows, and ensure compliance with relevant laws and company policies.

  • Assist customers with wine, beer, and liquor purchases by providing knowledgeable recommendations and suggestions.

Giant Eagle rating

6.3

Company rating: 6.3 out of 10

Based on 725 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

Job Summary

You know your wine. You're charming, personable, and persuasive - but most of all, you know how to make the wine drinking experience a delight for guests, by selecting the appropriate glasses and pouring properly for our guest to taste. Wine selection, wine pouring and wine selling are the cornerstones of our Wine Steward role. As a Wine Steward at Giant Eagle, you'll create points of difference from our competition by enhancing the customer shopping experience, offering recommendations for wine, food, and entertainment. Our well-trained, knowledgeable Wine Stewards help develop and showcase our expertise to position our stores as "THE" stores to shop for wine and beer.To thrive in this position, you should be a team player. You know that you are only successful when those around you are set up for success. You are eager to support an amazing team, have the drive to grow your career in leadership and have the ability to inspire those around you.

Job Description

  • Experience Required: 1 to 3 years
  • Experience Desired: Strong customer service experience required; Wine knowledge and/or wine industry experience; Experience in retail food, catering or restaurant environment;
  • Education Desired: High school diploma or equivalent
  • Certification or Licensing Preferred: Certificate from a sommelier organization, such as The Court of Master Sommeliers is strongly preferred
  • Lifting Requirement: Up to 50 pounds
  • Age Requirement: At least 21 years of age


Job Responsibilities

  • Demonstrate strong knowledge, interest and passion for products and services associated with the role.
  • Participate in on-going product and customer service training programs; attend distributor trade shows as necessary.
  • Understand and adhere to all relevant local, state and federal laws/guidelines as well as company policies. Responsible for reporting any incidents in violation of these guidelines or policies.
  • Participate in in-store team meetings and regional meetings.
  • Attend and conduct daily team huddles as directed by Team Leader.
  • Ensure store and personal compliance with State Liquor Laws and company policies and procedures regarding Alcohol; ability to uncover any potential under-age or intoxicated individual and ensure no alcohol is sold to that person.
  • Maintain cleanliness of equipment, tables, utensils, floor (to ensure safety), and ensure that sanitation regulations are met.
  • Knowledge of code dating.
  • Visit competition regularly and at least once a month.
  • Maintain safety as the top priority in all aspects of our work, for our Team Members, guests and products.
  • Assist customers with B/W/L purchases by providing knowledgeable recommendations and suggestions.
  • Enable unparalleled guest service by leading the team by example, constantly striving to delight and surprise our guests, vendors, and stakeholders.
  • Take an active role in building the store's beer/wine assortment, throughout the year and at resets, by regularly communicating with distributors and LOB Merchandising staff.
  • Plan seasonal and major promotional operations with the Store Leader for out-of-department display placement and keep record of results.
  • Oversee the wine list, helping to maintain it for the restaurant, and makes suggestions to add to the list to fit the chef's dishes if necessary.
  • Assist with implementing marketing techniques to drive sales.
  • Develop and execute merchandising and marketing programs to drive sales and profit margins.
  • Be comfortable talking to guests and have the ability to make knowledgeable recommendations to suit their tastes.
  • Ensure that you are knowledgeable and approachable, without being intimidating.
  • Follow proper procedures to ensure BWL meets out-of-Stock, shrink and inventory level goals.
  • Perform all functions of a Team Leader in his/her absence, when necessary and where appropriate.
  • Direct Team Members by using work lists as well as understanding and performing all duties required to include directing, overseeing and evaluating all training of new and current Team Members.
  • Develop unique customer tasting events and sampling programs.
  • Write department orders, monitor ordering, and supervise stocking and receiving with latest tools and technology/automated ordering systems.
  • Track and reduce out of stocks and participate in taking of physical inventories.
  • Utilize all available tools to help reduce and eliminate shrink.
  • Ensure proper ordering, receiving and stocking of BWL products, and proper signage within department.

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At Giant Eagle Inc., we're more than just food, fuel and convenience. We're one giant family of diverse and talented Team Members. Our people are the heart and soul of our company. It's why we strive to create a nurturing environment that offers countless career opportunities to grow. Deep caring and solid family values are what makes us one of the top work places for jobs in the Greater Pittsburgh, Cleveland, Columbus and Indianapolis Areas. From our Warehouses to our GetGo's, our grocery Stores through our Corporate home office, we are working together to put food on shoppers' tables and smiles on their faces. We're always searching for the best Team Members to welcome to our family. We invite you to join our Giant Eagle family. Come start a lasting career with us.

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Company size

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Pittsburgh, PA, US

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