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Trump Winery is seeking a friendly, professional, and enthusiastic Tasting Room Associate. You will be responsible for providing the front-line guest experience by developing relationships that ...

Winery Lab Technician

Acampo, CA · On-site

$21 - $26.75/hr

Associate's or bachelor's degree in Enology, Chemistry, Food Science, Microbiology, or a related field preferred, or equivalent relevant experience. * 1-3 years of laboratory experience, preferably ...

Winery Lab Technician

Acampo, CA · On-site

$21 - $26.75/hr

Associate's or bachelor's degree in Enology, Chemistry, Food Science, Microbiology, or a related field preferred, or equivalent relevant experience. * 1-3 years of laboratory experience, preferably ...

Zaca Mesa Winery & Vineyards is a family-owned and operated business located in the heart of Santa ... The Tasting Room Associate is responsible for engaging the customer in a professional and gracious ...

Winery Lab Technician

Acampo, CA

$21 - $26.75/hr

Associate's or bachelor's degree in Enology, Chemistry, Food Science, Microbiology, or a related field preferred, or equivalent relevant experience. * 1-3 years of laboratory experience, preferably ...

Winery Lab Technician

Acampo, CA · On-site

$21 - $26.75/hr

Associate's or bachelor's degree in Enology, Chemistry, Food Science, Microbiology, or a related field preferred, or equivalent relevant experience. * 1-3 years of laboratory experience, preferably ...

Wine & Spirits Associate

Mequon, WI · On-site

$13.25 - $15.25/hr

Role Title Wine & Spirits Associate Manager Wine & Spirits Manager Job Summary As a part of the Sendik's team, the Wine & Spirits Associate will be responsible for modeling and promoting Sendik ...

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How much do winery associate jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 12, 2026, the average hourly pay for winery associate in the United States is $19.87, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.90 and $20.67 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a winery associate?

Winery Associates are staff members who support the daily operations of a winery, often working in tasting rooms, assisting guests, and providing information about wines and the winemaking process. They may also help with sales, inventory, and events. Strong customer service skills and a passion for wine are important in this role. Winery Associates often act as the face of the winery, ensuring visitors have a memorable and educational experience.

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

To thrive as a Winery Associate, you need a solid understanding of wine varietals, sales techniques, and customer service, often supported by prior retail or hospitality experience. Familiarity with point-of-sale (POS) systems, inventory management software, and basic wine certification (such as WSET Level 1) is commonly required. Strong communication, teamwork, and an engaging personality help create memorable guest experiences and foster customer loyalty. These skills and qualities ensure efficient operations, knowledgeable service, and a welcoming environment that drives sales and brand reputation.

What are some common challenges winery associates face during peak seasons, and how can they effectively manage them?

During peak seasons such as harvest or major events, Winery Associates often experience increased workloads, longer hours, and a higher volume of customer interactions. Managing these challenges involves strong time management, adaptability, and teamwork with colleagues across production, tasting room, and sales. Proactively communicating with supervisors and supporting team members can help ensure smooth operations and a positive guest experience, even during busy periods.

How to get hired at a winery?

To get hired as a winery associate, applicants should have a basic understanding of wine production and customer service skills. Relevant experience in hospitality or retail can be beneficial, and some wineries may require or prefer food safety or alcohol service certifications. Applying directly to winery job postings or through local employment agencies can increase chances of employment.
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Infographic showing various Winery Associate job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 69% Full Time, 28% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $41,327 per year, or $19.9 per hour.

Wine Club Administrator - Francis Ford Coppola Winery

Delicato Family Wines

Geyserville, CA • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 4 days ago


Job description

Work LocationGeyserville
Position Purpose
Join our DTC membership team at the iconic Francis Ford Coppola Winery as our next Wine Club Administrator! Under minimal supervision, the Wine Club Administrator is responsible for preparing and processing Wine Club shipments including account maintenance, managing custom shipments, Wine Club newsletter, all communications to members and protecting the integrity of all customer information. With direction from the Consumer Direct Sales Manager, the Wine Club Administrator oversees all shipping operations for the winery. This position works with Consumer Direct Sales Manager on webstore updates, member outreach and communications.
Essential Duties
  • Manages Wine Club sales activities including preparing clubs for quarterly shipments, creating and sending email blasts to members about each shipment.
  • Responds to member replies received from the club email within the allotted time and makes changes as requested including credit card updates, custom shipment requests, additional wine purchases, change of addresses, cancellations, club holds, etc.
  • Creates sales orders in system and manually adjusts custom orders. Ensures all pricing is correct and charges consumer credit cards to generate transactions. Determines shipping methods and oversees the assembly of club orders quarterly. Monitors shipments and determines actions to be taken for returns.
  • Interacts with customers to update and maintain correct consumer records including addresses, credit cards and special requests. Resolves any issues with club members and provides exceptional customer service.. Sells wines to club members and corporate accounts throughout the year. Assists club members on wine selections and maintains documentation of all customer interactions.
  • Ensures all outgoing orders are being processed and shipped in a timely manner. Interacts with shipping vendors to improve or enhance services. Utilizes system to monitor shipments and interacts with Business Services on any shipping compliance
  • Assists in the development of Consumer Direct promotions and monitors online orders. Works with Consumer Direct Manager to generate sales and achieve Consumer Direct sales goals. Runs reports and checks all sales orders through the system to ascertain all orders have processed. Corrects pending, and incomplete orders and reprocesses.
  • Participates in the planning, preparation and execution of all Wine Club events including pickup parties, dinners, lunches, etc.
  • Enters all new wine club member into wine club database, checks accuracy of data, updates information as needed and ensure wine club members are meeting wine club requirements and reaches to resolve any exceptions to memberships.
  • Puts processes in place to ensure integrity, privacy, and security of all personal relevant data.
  • Develops inserts for wine club shipments (ie. tasting notes, recipes, newsletters, gifts).
  • Assists in the Tasting Room as needed.
  • Represents winery at outside events as assigned.

Supplemental Administrative Support (as needed, Manteca only)
  • Provides general phone coverage as needed, including answering guest inquiries, screening calls, and routing them to appropriate departments
  • Assists with scheduling internal meeting room calendars on an as-needed basis
  • Opens, dates, and distributes incoming mail; ensures sensitive mail and checks are stored securely

*Other duties may be assigned
Non-Essential Duties
*Other duties may be assigned
Minimum Requirements
Education and Experience
  • Highschool diploma or GED equivalent
  • Associate degree preferred
  • 3+ years wine club experience required
  • Must be 21 years of age in order to serve and taste wine

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
  • Must be available to work occasional evenings and weekends
  • Ability to provide exceptional customer service to wine club members and tasting room guests
  • Possesses strong interpersonal skills to build rapport and inspire trust
  • Experience being an effective communicator, both verbal and written, with a diverse client group
  • Solution-oriented and resourceful to ensure a high quality club member experience
  • Deals with conflict and stressful situations in a professional manner
  • Basic knowledge of wines and wine production required
  • Business math skills, strong computer proficiency and data entry experience required
  • Professional appearance and demeanor
  • Intermediate skills in wine club and tasting room software; Microsoft Office, including Word & Excel, ShipCompliant, RMS, Vinsuite and Ewinery

Certificates and Licenses
  • N/A

Working Conditions
  • General office environment
  • Occasionally may be required to lift and carry cases of wine
  • May need to determine color, taste and smell of wine using eyes, tongue, and nose

Work Standards
  • Acts in a manner reflective of the Company culture of High Moral Standards, Innovation and Continuous Evolution, Trust in Team, Continuous Improvement, and Sustainable Relationships
  • Communicates, interacts, and works effectively with others; receptive to feedback and coaching; voices concerns in a constructive manner
  • Demonstrates commitment to safety first; communicates safety concerns; promotes a safe work environment based on established safety standards and training
  • Follows all Company policies and procedures

Additional Comments
Management retains the discretion to add to or change the duties of the position at any time.
California Pay Transparency Disclaimer: This is a Non-Exempt position. The pay range for this position is $23.35 to $36.55. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role. Actual placement within range will be contingent upon a number of factors, including but not limited to the candidate's qualifications, education, experience, internal equity and alignment with market data.
Delicato Family Wines offers its employees a generous and comprehensive benefits package. The core health insurance components include medical, dental and vision, where Delicato covers nearly the entire cost for employees and a large percentage for dependents. Additional health benefits include life, disability and flexible spending accounts. Other benefits include 401(k) with generous company match, discretionary profit sharing, paid time off (PTO), paid holidays, wine & merchandise discounts, tuition reimbursement, gym discounts & many more.
NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES
Please note that we do not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Recruitment Services Agreement, we will not consider, or agree to, payment of any referral compensation or recruiter fee. In the event that a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement, we explicitly reserve the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency.
Delicato Family Wines is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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