Tasting Room Associate

About Us:

We’re Honey & Thistle—a cozy little wine and mead shop that feels more like your living room than a stuffy tasting room. We pour small-batch wines, meads, ciders, and beers exclusively from family-owned producers who have incredible stories (think fourth-generation beekeepers making mead in Michigan or a husband-and-wife team farming ancient vines in Portugal).

Whether you’re brand-new to wine or you’ve got a cellar full, our tastings are relaxed, educational, and unpretentious—we just want you to discover something delicious you’ve never tried before.

The vibe feels like Central Perk from Friends, except instead of coffee, we’re passing around great wines, meads, ciders, and beers, laughing, and making new friends.

By the time our guests leave, they're walking out with a bottle (or two) and the feeling that they're part of our little family. Come hang out with us at Honey & Thistle—you’ll see why ‘stranger’ isn’t in our vocabulary.

Seasonal, part-time position beginning immediately

2-4 days a week (mainly Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday with some flexibility)

Must be at least 21 years old.

Responsibilities
- Ability to handle day-to-day operations of a tasting room, developing an inviting and satisfying guest experience.
- Uphold themselves with integrity and kindness.
- Ability to communicate well with customers and co-workers.
- Handling cash and sales appropriately and correctly.
- Maintain a neat and clean tasting room.
- Follow an assigned schedule and arrive to work on-time.
- Basic understanding of the qualities of wine.

Qualifications
- Guest Focus - The ability to ensure guest satisfaction with their experience. Be a great listener, and anticipate needs.
- Fluent in English
- Previous experience in retail sales or customer service is preferred
- Basic math skills for retail transactions
- Excellent phone etiquette and communication skills
- Strong customer service skills with the ability to build rapport with customers
- Proficient in operating cash registers or other point-of-sale systems
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail
- Strong time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively

If you are passionate about hospitality, have excellent communication skills, and enjoy working with customers, we would love to hear from you.