Wine Advisor

Job summary

The Wine Advisor is responsible for providing customers with wine recommendations, food pairings, and engaging product demonstrations. They must also ensure the department is well-stocked and maintain a high standard of customer service.

Job details

With over 185 stores and nearly 22,000 team members, Save-On-Foods is Western Canada’s largest grocery retail company and a great place to grow your career. Committed to its core values of service, people, innovation, fun and integrity, Save-On-Foods is known for its World Class Team that goes the extra mile for its customers, team members, and communities. A division of Pattison Food Group Ltd., Save-On-Foods is B.C.’s Most Loved Brand and certified a Great Place to Work®. We are hiring for a Wine Advisor at our Whatcom Save-On-Foods location in Abbotsford, BC. For this position, you must be 19 years of age or older. 4-24 hours per week. Open weekend availability is preferred. You will be responsible for: Providing customers with information about various specially selected wines and making recommendations on tastings and food pairings when required. Providing demonstrations on various wine products to engage customers. Going the Extra Mile for our customers and fellow team members. Ensuring the department is well stocked and presented. Handling customer service inquiries and providing a positive customer experience. Using a variety of equipment, including knives. You have: Serving It Right Certification or willingness to obtain it. A passion for great food and providing outstanding customer service. A strong work ethic and “let’s get it done” attitude. Integrity, enthusiasm, and willingness to Go the Extra Mile. Retail customer service experience (considered an asset). Here are some of the perks we offer: Get paid every Friday! Exclusive team member offers and discounts. Benefits & pension eligibility. Wellness and team member assistance program. Educational reimbursement & scholarship opportunities. Opportunities to learn and grow. Compensation Details: $18.25 - $21.00 The compensation offered for this position will take into consideration location, education, skills, experience, and other factors. Join our Team! Come be part of an energetic and inclusive team where we work together to have fun and achieve our goals. If you are a positive, customer-focused individual, we would love to hear from you. Apply today and join our growing team!

What you’ll do

The Wine Advisor is responsible for providing customers with wine recommendations, food pairings, and engaging product demonstrations. They must also ensure the department is well-stocked and maintain a high standard of customer service.

Requirements

Candidates must be at least 19 years old and possess or be willing to obtain a Serving It Right certification. A passion for food and customer service is required, with retail experience considered an asset.

Benefits

• Weekly pay • Team member offers and discounts • Benefits and pension eligibility • Wellness and team member assistance program • Educational reimbursement • Scholarship opportunities • Career growth opportunities

Listed skills

• Customer service · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Inventory management · Preferred
• Retail operations · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Customer service
• Wine knowledge
• Product demonstration
• Food pairing
• Inventory management
• Communication
• Retail operations
• Knife handling

Job areas

• Retail
• Food & Beverage
• Customer Service & Support