Winery Operations and Tasting Room Associate

Job overview

The Winery Operations and Tasting Room Associate role is onsite in Truckee, CA. Pay is $18.50–$22 per hour. The seasonal position runs from summer through harvest, with potential to develop into year-round work. The role supports Truckee River Winery’s wine production and guest hospitality. The position bridges tasting-room service and cellar operations, helping visitors learn about the wines while assisting with production, harvest work, and winery procedures.

What you'll do

• Welcome guests and provide educational tastings
• describe wines and winery history
• handle sales transactions and wine club operations
• maintain displays and facility
• assist with cellar sanitation, barrel work, and bottling preparation
• support harvest grape receiving, crushing, and pressing
• participate in wine tasting for evaluation and treatments
• contribute to process improvement and record-keeping.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

winery operations

tasting room

wine production

guest hospitality

cellar operations

harvest

truckee ca

part-time

seasonal through harvest

$18.50–$22/hr

thursday–sunday

wine tastings

pos

21+

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Summer hours are Thursday–Sunday, 11 a.m.–6 p.m.; open, float, and close shifts are available. Flexibility is required during peak harvest.

About the employer

Truckee River Winery is hiring for this role. Industry: Wineries. Sector: 31.