Job Overview

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Employment Type

Part-time
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Compensation

Hourly
Range $10.00 - $16.50
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Work Schedule

Flexible
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
Employee Discounts
flexible schedule
Retirement Plan
Training opportunities
Career Development

Job Description

Messina Hof is a prestigious family-owned and operated winery established in 1977, located in Bryan, Texas. This well-respected winery has expanded over the years, with additional locations in Fredericksburg, Grapevine, and Richmond, Texas, showcasing its commitment to producing high-quality world-class Texas wines and providing genuine hospitality. Known as the most awarded winery in Texas, Messina Hof specializes in premium wines and offers landmark wine country destinations that attract wine enthusiasts and tourists alike. Their dedication to innovation, excellence, and family traditions enables them to maintain a rapidly growing presence in the thriving wine and hospitality industry, currently producing more than 200,000 gallons of wine annually.

The part-time Server position at Messina Hof offers a unique opportunity to join the Vintage House Restaurant and Tasting Room team. Reporting directly to the Estate General Manager, this role is essential in delivering exceptional hospitality experiences to guests by taking food and drink orders and ensuring all tables are served with the highest standards aligned with Messina Hof’s hospitality expectations. The work schedule varies, allowing flexibility for individuals balancing other commitments. Servers at Messina Hof are expected to maintain a comprehensive knowledge of menu items and ingredients, effectively driving sales while embodying a professional and friendly demeanor.

In addition to serving duties, this role involves operating the POS system for transactions, handling cash and credit card payments accurately, and participating actively in promoting and selling tours, tastings, parties, and increasing memberships for the Wine Club and VIP programs. The position also plays a significant part in educating guests about wine varieties, wine and food pairings, and fostering an appreciation for Texas wines. Employees support event operations through set-up, execution, teardown, and cleanup of in-house and contracted events. Maintaining cleanliness and organization across the Vintage House Restaurant and Tasting Room is a critical aspect of the job, along with inventory control duties such as merchandising and stocking. The role requires a team-oriented individual comfortable working in a dynamic and customer-focused environment, capable of lifting and moving up to 50 pounds and standing for extended periods.

Messina Hof emphasizes a supportive and engaging work environment characterized by moderate noise levels. The establishment also prioritizes equal employment opportunities and enforces a drug-free workplace policy. For those passionate about wine, customer interaction, and hospitality, this part-time server position at Messina Hof offers an enriching career path in a unique winery and resort setting, perfect for individuals seeking to grow their skills within a vibrant community-based company that values tradition, quality, and guest satisfaction.

Job Requirements

  • Must have active TABC and Food Handler certifications
  • previous wait staff experience
  • great customer service and communication skills
  • ability to use a personal computer for register transactions
  • good team worker
  • ability to work a flexible schedule

Job Qualifications

  • Previous wait staff experience
  • great customer service and communications skills
  • ability to use a personal computer for register transactions
  • good team worker
  • ability to work a flexible schedule
  • must have active TABC and Food Handler certifications at all times

Job Duties

  • Maintain detailed knowledge of menu items and ingredients to drive sales
  • provide exceptional hospitality and present The Vintage House meals and wine in a professional, friendly manner
  • operate POS system for routine purchasing transactions, including operating cash register and accounting of daily sales
  • promote, sell, and conduct tours, tastings, parties and repeat sales at winery
  • educate Messina Hof guests on wine, wine and food pairings and wine appreciation
  • increase Wine Club and VIP memberships
  • attend and assist in event set-up, execution, tear down, and clean-up of all in-house and contracted events
  • facilitate Messina Hof's high standard of cleanliness and organization in all areas of The Vintage House Restaurant and the Tasting Room/Wine Bar
  • assist with inventory control including movements, merchandising and stocking of all items
  • responsible for handling all cash and credit card, including making cash transactions, verifying cash, giving correct change, and ensure all cash and credit card tips are rung into the POS system properly
  • perform other duties as required including assisting other departments as needed

Job Criteria

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)


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