About Our Company:
Ponte Winery is a family-owned hospitality and wine destination located in the heart of Temecula Wine Country. We are a working winery with deep roots in our vineyards and a strong commitment to creating exceptional guest experiences through outstanding service, quality wine, and beautiful surroundings. Our associates take pride in delivering memorable experiences for guests and Wine Club Members while upholding Ponte’s service standards, values, and dedication to excellence.
Job Summary:
The Tasting Room Supervisor supports the daily operations of the Ponte Winery Tasting Room by providing floor leadership, guest service support, and associate coaching. This role is responsible for helping ensure service standards are consistently executed, assisting with tasting room procedures, as well as supporting sales and wine club initiatives.
Schedule:
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Wednesday-Sunday
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Must be available to work weekends, holidays, and peak seasons
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Flexibility required to support business needs
Compensation: $27.00 hourly
Benefits Per Company Plan Details:
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Medical, Dental, Vision
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401k Matching Plan
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Life Insurance
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Hospital Confinement Plan
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Pet Insurance
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3 Weeks of PTO
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8 Paid Holidays, including Associate Birthday Paid Off
**The terms and conditions associated with each Benefit are outlined in the Associate Handbook, additional documentation provided by Human Resources, or within the policies of the carriers providing the benefits.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
Guest Experience & Hospitality Leadership
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Serve as a visible floor leader, ensuring a warm, polished, and consistent guest experience.
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Support service recovery by resolving guest concerns promptly and professionally.
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Maintain service standards, pacing, cleanliness, and guest engagement throughout service.
Sales Performance & Wine Club Growth
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Support achievement of daily/monthly tasting room sales goals through active floor leadership and coaching.
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Promote and reinforce wine club sign-ups by ensuring associates confidently communicate membership benefits and incentives.
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Coach associates in suggestive selling, wine education, upselling strategies, and conversion opportunities.
Merchandising, Retail Presentation & Product Standards
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Maintain exceptional visual standards across the tastingroomretail space (stock levels, signage, organization, cleanliness, and display presentation).
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Monitor product flow and ensure retail areas are always guest-ready and aligned with brand standards.
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Support proper product handling and merchandising execution to maximize retail revenue.
Team Oversight, Training & Shift Execution
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Support shift execution by directing workflow, assigning side work, andassistingwith break coverage and staffing adjustments.
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Train and coach associates in service standards, brand knowledge, POS procedures, and sales expectations.
Operational Excellence (POS, Cash Handling, Compliance)
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Ensure accuracy and consistency with POS transactions, opening/closing procedures, and cash handling standards.
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Support operational checklists, standard processes, and policy adherence.
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Maintain compliance with alcohol service laws, food safety requirements (as applicable), and California meal/rest period compliance.
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Any other duties as assigned by your Manager.