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District Winery--Tasting Room ServerDistrict Winery is building one of Washington, D.C.'s most dynamic urban winery experiences, and we are seeking hospitality professionals who want to be part of that vision!The Tasting Room Associate at First Batch plays a pivotal role in delivering a world-class guest experience. In this hourly position, you will engage with guests, showcasing our wines, small plates, and overall winery experience. You will be responsible for confidently guiding guests through wine tastings, recommending wine pairings, and promoting our Wine Club and retail bottles. As a key representative of First Batch your primary goal is to enhance the guest experience while driving membership sales, retail bottle purchases, and awareness of our events, tours, and classes. This position requires a deep knowledge of our wines and events, a genuine passion for wine, and the ability to work seamlessly with a team.The Tasting Room Server is a wine-driven service role for individuals with an existing foundation in wine and fine dining hospitality. This is not an entry-level position. We are looking for professionals who are confident in their wine knowledge, committed to continued education, and motivated to grow within a serious wine program. In this role, you will guide guests through thoughtful tastings, curate food and wine pairings, and serve as a trusted ambassador of our wines, Wine Club, and experiences. The ideal candidate blends polished service with authentic warmth and takes pride in delivering hospitality at the highest level.ResponsibilitiesDeliver a refined, welcoming, and personalized guest experienceConfidently lead structured wine tastings with clarity and professionalismProvide intentional food and wine pairing recommendationsAnticipate guest needs and maintain seamless service standardsWine Knowledge & EducationDemonstrate strong working knowledge of grape varietals, regions, tasting structure, and food pairingsSpeak confidently about District Winery's portfolio and urban winemaking approachActively pursue ongoing wine education and professional developmentSales & Brand RepresentationThoughtfully introduce and successfully close Wine Club membershipsDrive retail bottle sales through consultative recommendationsPromote tours, classes, and ticketed eventsRepresent District Winery with professionalism and prideTeam Collaboration & Operational ExcellenceCollaborate seamlessly with culinary, events, and management teamsMaintain a polished, organized, and fully stocked tasting roomExecute opening, closing, and inventory procedures with precisionAccurately process transactions and uphold cash handling standardsQualificationsMinimum 1+ year of service experience in casual fine dining or fine dining requiredExisting wine knowledge required (varietals, regions, tasting notes, structure, pairings)Wine certification (WSET, CMS, or equivalent) strongly preferredFull-time availability required, including evenings, weekends, and holidaysProfessional, polished demeanor with a genuine passion for wine and hospitalityInterest in building a long-term career in wine-focused hospitalityEssential DutiesAbility to stand and/or walk for 8–10 hours per shiftAbility to lift and carry up to 50 poundsAbility to navigate stairs within the venueAvailability to work evenings, weekends, and holidaysPay$10.50 per hour plus tipsDistrict Winery provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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