Wine Tasting Ambassadors Seasonal

Wine Tasting Ambassadors - Seasonal

Benguela Cove Lagoon Wine Estate Hermanus

Benguela Cove sits on the edge of a Ramsar wetland in the Walker Bay area near Hermanus. Wild horses graze the lagoon banks over 200 bird species pass through and a gravity-fed cellar makes some of the Overbergs most distinctive wines. We are looking for experienced wine professionals to bring that story to life in our tasting room.

The role

As a Wine Tasting Ambassador you will host guests in the tasting room guide them through our ranges and pairings and turn a first visit into a lasting relationship with the estate. You will:

• Lead tastings with authority warmth and confidence.
• Tell the story of the lagoon the cellar and the people behind both.
• Sell wine including our wine club and introduce guests to Moody Lagoon restaurant the villas and our events.
• Make every guest feel looked after from the first greeting to the last bottle.

You have

• Proven experience hosting tastings or selling wine in a tasting room cellar door wine estate restaurant or luxury hospitality setting with a minimum of six months in the role.
• Solid wine knowledge. WSET or a similar qualification is an advantage.
• A track record of turning conversations into sales.
• A polished personable manner with guests from all over the world.
• Availability for weekends public holidays and the busy summer season.
• Fluent English. Afrikaans German or French is a bonus.

What we offer

• Induction in our wines the estate and our approach to luxury hospitality.
• A place in a close team on one of the most beautiful working estates in the Western Cape.
• Competitive earnings with commission-based rewards.
• A genuine route to permanent employment. Ambassadors who shine this season will be first in line when permanent roles open.

How to apply

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to a tasting-room trial.

Required Experience:

Senior IC