Skip to content
Cart 0 items: $0.00
Your Account

Tradition Meets Innovation

 

Contact

 

Interested in working at our estate winery on Old Mission Peninsula? Please see below for upcoming employment opportunities! Our general application may be submitted in person or via email to the contact listed with each position. 

Mari Vineyards Employment Application

 

TASTING ROOM SERVER - NOW HIRING FOR THE 2024 SEASON!
We are seeking self-starters who have the passion and drive to be a part of the continued success of our Tasting Room on Old Mission Peninsula. Ideal candidates will be interested in wine, outgoing, organized, self-motivated and disciplined individuals. Full and Part time seasonal positions are available. Ideal candidates will have availability into the summer/fall seasons, with possibility of year round employment.
 
Duties & Responsibilities:
  • Be the first face greeting guests, and assist in directing & answering questions regarding our winery, tasting room, and kitchen/food program
  • Be professional, knowledgeable, courteous, and friendly with all guests.
  • Perform wine tastings and assist guests with wine purchases
  • Serve both small parties and large groups
  • Provide table service to guests, including wine, flights, and food
  • Accurately use the point of sale system to transact sales and maintain tasting room inventory
  • Answer questions about, promote our wine club, process sign ups, and assist in packaging
  • ID guests to ensure each is of legal age to consume alcohol
  • Ensure tasting room and inventory areas are clean, neat, and stocked at all times
  • Perform housekeeping of tasting room, restrooms, patios, storage, and break areas
  • Perform opening and closing checklist duties 
  • Attend mandatory staff training 

Qualifications:

  • Wine appreciation & desire to continually learn
  • Must have strong verbal communication skills and the ability to articulate product information to guests
  • Ability to provide consistent hospitality while communicating Mari's mission
  • Ability to establish priorities and work independently
  • Interpersonal awareness and relationship management skills
  • Strong organizational ability, exceptional attention to detail, and follow-through
  • Availability to work holidays and weekends through the end of fall, and extended hours in order to complete the job
  • Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
  • Ability to stand, move, or walk for extended periods of time
  • Reliable transportation
  • Ability to lift and/or move up to 50lbs, sometimes repeatedly
  • Availability through mid-November 2024 preferred
  • 1-3 years of hospitality, winery, or server experience preferred
  • Must be 18 or older
Compensation:
  • $11/hour base pay (with tips, peak season hourly rate ranges from $22 to $30)
  • Cash and credit card tips
  • SIMPLE IRA with Company matching program after qualification period
  • Health, Vision, & Dental Insurance for Full-Time, year-round employees
  • Sales incentives for Wine Club sign ups
  • Discounts on Mari wine, food, apparel, and merchandise (age applicable)
If you are interested in working at Mari Vineyards, please fill out the application and email it to our Tasting Room Manager, Andy Jacobson, at andy@marivineyards.com.

Mari Vineyards Part/Full Time Kitchen Team Member -
Now hiring for the 2024 season

Mari Vineyards is looking for full and part time seasonal Kitchen Staff.  Ideal candidates will be organized, self-motivated, and disciplined individuals who are focused on the customer’s experience and the quality of the Mari Vineyards Kitchen. 

Compensation & Perks

  • Competitive hourly wage
  • SIMPLE IRA with company matching program after qualification period
  • Marketable knowledge and training in food and wine 
  • Great discounts on Mari wine, food, and products
  • Opportunity to cross train in other areas of the winery when available

Position Responsibilities

  • Prepare and plate food for guests to order and for reserved experiences
  • Prep food for other shifts 
  • Assist in maintaining cleanliness and expected presentation of the kitchen, including prep areas and dishwashing stations
  • Assist the Kitchen Manager in maintaining proper inventory for food operations
  • Assist with prep, plating, and dishwashing for event catering as needed
  • Maintain proper storage of all items in the kitchen
  • Know Mari food products and services proficiently
  • Operate dish machines 
  • Keep Tasting Room and serving areas supplied with clean glassware 
  • Assist with other duties as assigned by management
  • MUST be able to work weekends and some holidays

 Qualifications

  • Previous kitchen experience welcomed but not required
  • A passion for and desire to increase knowledge about food & wine
  • Works well in a group/team environment and can be supportive of other team members at all times
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written 
  • A good sense of time and the ability to prioritize while balancing multiple tasks
  • Ability to cope with a busy and quickly changing work environment
  • Must be able to lift 50 lbs
  • Ability to spend most of the day on your feet (8+ hours)

Please email Our Chef, Aric Anagnost, to apply: aric@marivineyards.com