Love Wine and cider?

At Stone & Key Cellars we are always looking to expand our team with people who appreciate good wine and ciders! Our Tasting Room is located in the heart of Ambler. Currently we are accepting applications for the following roles:

Tasting Room Manager

Stone & Key Cellars, a boutique winery, is seeking a full-time Tasting Room Manager for their location in the heart of downtown Ambler, PA. Stone & Key Cellars follows an urban winery model and makes a diverse array of wines and ciders.

Job Summary:

The Tasting Room Manager works directly with the Owner. They are responsible for the planning and coordinating of all aspects of the Tasting Room and play a crucial role in ensuring a smooth operation and continued success. The ideal candidate would be a self-starter who is looking to become an integral member of a small team of like-minded people. This position allows opportunities to develop programs, highlight your strengths, and grow with the company.

Tasting Room Management

  • Ensure the tasting room is properly maintained: equipment, supplies, aesthetics, and cleanliness
  • Monitor the setup of the tasting room for service daily
  • Interact with guests to ensure a positive guest experience
  • Maintain and update printed menus
  • Update software as needed with inventory and staff changes
  • Develop and implement a local BYOB table-side delivery program

Staff Management

  • Schedule Tasting Room staff
  • Train staff on fundamental restaurant service practices
  • Educate staff on wines, ciders, and beverages offered by Stone & Key Cellars
  • Develop SOPs and instructions for staff
  • Keep track of RAMP certification for all staff members

Event Management

  • Plan, coordinate, and execute private parties and events
  • Develop, promote, and coordinate events and entertainment in the Tasting Room

Marketing

  • Develop and implement effective promotions – coupons, social media, etc.
  • Coordinate with social media marketing and website providers
  • Work with local small businesses for cross-promotion opportunities

Additional duties may include:

  • Coordinate off-site events such as farmers markets, community festivals, wine/cider festivals
  • Social media marketing
  • Develop product descriptions through tastings with production staff
  • Ability to work occasional tasting room shifts
  • Develop kitchen program

Minimum Qualifications:

  • 2 years of Food and Beverage Management Experience
  • Team player
  • Strong customer service skills
  • Leadership abilities and tendencies
  • Organization and time management skills
  • Must be able to work a flexible schedule including weekends, holidays, and evenings

Bonus Qualifications:

  • Wine certification through recognized education organizations

Tasting Room Staff

We are currently seeking outgoing, enthusiastic, knowledgeable, and hard-working individuals to join our tasting room team along with on-site and off-site events! Flexibility is key. Hours may vary depending on our event schedule. Candidates must have weekend/evening availability. Previous service experience is a plus but not required.

Perks include:

  • Amazing coworkers
  • Learning about the wine and cider industry
  • Room to grow
  • Discounts on Stone & Key products

Responsibilities include:

  • Engaging and entertaining customers
  • Pouring and discussing Stone & Key wines and ciders
  • Promoting bottle sales
  • Working in a fast-paced environment
  • Creating a positive, fun experience for customers
  • Working on your feet
  • Moderate to heavy lifting (50lbs+)
  • Cleaning, stocking
  • Communicating effectively with customers, other staff, and management
  • Must be at least 21 years of age