Cellar Door Salesperson - Kangaroo Island (Wine Jobs: Wine Retail & Sommelier)

Full Time

  Dudley Wines

  Fleurieu Peninsula & Kangaroo Island, South Australia

Overview:

Dudley Wines are offering the chance of a lifetime to work in our world-renowned cellar door located on stunning Kangaroo Island. Dudley Wines are the pioneer winery on Kangaroo Island and have been producing wines since 1997.   

The Cellar Door is located 12 km east of Penneshaw. Our sole focus for our customers is optimizing the experience they have whilst they are with us. We believe in our ability to produce world class wines and food, have an unparalleled view, and offer a service which is always customer centric. 

The family-owned business has won several awards for excellence.  The candidate that we are seeking will reflect this pursuit.

Dudley Wines are currently looking for a Cellar Door Salesperson to work at the Cellar Door who will inevitably become an integral part of the existing small, but passionate team.  The position is full time and is predominantly day work.  As functions build there may be occasional night work.  The successful applicant will be available to work weekends and public holidays, especially during peak periods. 

As a result of recent growth, Dudley Wines have several key projects in the planning stage – with this in mind, it is anticipated, there will be further opportunities for the successful candidate.

There is the opportunity where we can to assist in accommodating the successful applicant if they are currently living on the mainland. It is a full-time role, and we would ideally like to have someone join our team long term and we are confident that once that successful person experience’s the “Island” lifestyle they will never want to leave.

It is simply the best view from any office anywhere!!!

Tasks:

  • Customer service, including wine tastings and sales
  • POS operation, including the taking of food orders
  • Development of all display material for cellar door promotions
  • Opening/closing cellar door
  • Stock ordering including merchandise
  • Assist with booking enquiries and events
  • Assist with social media and wine club maintenance

 

Essential Criteria:

  • Customer service experience
  • Ability to work a four week roster which includes weekends, Public Holidays and evening events
  • High level presentation and communication skills
  • Passion for wine and food
  • Honest, reliable and trustworthy
  • Energetic, friendly and proactive
  • Ability to work in a small team
  • Multi-tasker and self-motivated
  • Must be a 'people person'
  • Keen to embrace the island lifestyle

Desirable Criteria:

  • Experience in wine / tourism industry
  • Wine & food matching knowledge and appreciation
  • Possession of accredited Responsible Service of Alcohol certificate
  • Computer skills

How To Apply

Please apply with your resume and cover letter addressing why you would be ideal for this role.

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