The GOODS from JoieFarm

Vancouver, BC | Joie (pronounced zh-wah) is a farmhouse winery on the beautiful Naramata Bench internationally celebrated for its aromatic whites and Burgundian-style Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. As an active participant in the local food and wine culture of the Canadian Pacific West Coast, we create wines that intentionally pair with local cuisine and in 2017 will be showcasing them in our new hospitality facility.

We are seeking a knowledgeable and passionate professional to lead our Tasting Room — a food and wine lover dedicated to creating and promoting the potential of aromatic whites and Burgundian reds as the signature wines of our cool-climate winemaking region. We are also seeking a knowledgeable and passionate professional to lead our Tasting Room.

Position: Presentation Manager

Employment Dates: April 2017 – October 2017

The position for Presentation Manager is to commence in 2017 in the new hospitality facility designed for fast-paced, efficient, and high-level of hospitality execution. Working directly with the General Manager and Tasting Room Manager, the Presentation Manager is responsible for the following tasks:

– Execute set-up of new tasting room space in conjunction with Owner and General Manager;
– Work with Tasting Room Manager and General Manager to hire, train, and lead tasting room retail associates;
– Act as liaison between Picnique team and Joie team;
– Conduct regular training exercises with tasting room staff;
– Lead by example and work with team to reach sales goals;
– Host industry, media, large groups and private bookings;
– Act as ‘sales leader’ of the hospitality team;
– Work with Tasting Room Manager to execute day-to-day functions and management of tasting room.

The individual filling this roll will focus on logistical running of the tasting room space. The successful candidate will possess the following:

– Formal wine training (WSET 3 or equivalent)
– Minimum 3-5 years in management position
– Career of hospitality experience
– Ability to safely lift 50lbs
– Serving It Right Certified
– High salesmanship across diverse environments
– Second language is an asset
– Professionalism, maturity, grace and confidence
– Project a polished and professional outward image in both dress and manners
– Strong leadership and ability to lead by example
– Efficient worker and ability to problem solve
– Outstanding communication and customer service skills with an ability to adapt to many levels of guest knowledge
– Comfort presenting in front of large groups

This is a seasonal salaried position to commence in April 2017 until November 2017.

Compensation commensurate with experience. Apply via e-mail to: Noelle [at] joiefarm.com.

Position: Tasting Room Manager

Employment Dates: April 2017 – October 2017

This position is for Tasting Room Manager to commence in 2017 in the new hospitality facility designed for fast-paced, efficient, and high-level of hospitality execution. Working directly with the General Manager and Presentation Manager, the Tasting Room Manager is responsible for the following tasks:

– Execute set-up of new tasting room space in conjunction with Owner and General Manager;
– Work with Presentation Manager and General Manager to hire, train, and lead tasting room retail associates;
– Order and organize supplies and merchandise;
– Record and reconcile monthly inventory;
– Act as facilitator between back-end logistics and front-end execution;
– Work with external contractors and internal team members to maintain high-level of aesthetic in tasting room, Picnique, and public spaces; and
– Act as liaison between Picnique team and Joie team.

The individual filling this roll will focus on logistical running of the tasting room space. The successful candidate will possess the following:

– Formal wine training (WSET 3 or equivalent)
– Minimum 3-5 years in management position
– Career of hospitality experience in Tasting Rooms or comparable
– Ability to safely lift 50lbs
– Serving It Right Certified
– Second language is an asset
– Professionalism and maturity
– Leadership skills and ability to lead by example
– High-level of execution and attention to detail
– Efficient worker and ability to problem solve
– Outstanding communication and customer service skills

This is a seasonal salaried position to commence in April 2017 until November 2017.

Compensation commensurate with experience. Apply via e-mail to: Noelle [at] joiefarm.com.

DETAILS

2825 Naramata Rd, Site 5 Comp 4 | Naramata BC
Toll free: 1-866-422-5643 | Phone: 250-496-0073 | Fax: 1-866-834-4008
Email: [email protected] | Web: www.joiefarm.com

GALLERY

The Team

Noelle Starzynski | General Manager
Heidi Noble | Winemaker & Owner

About JoieFarm

JoieFarm is owned and operated by Heidi Noble and is located on their farm on the beautiful Naramata Bench in the Okanagan Valley in the interior of British Columbia. JoieFarm is interested exclusively in the grape varieties of Alsace, Burgundy and Champagne which excel in the cool-climate, desert landscape of the Okanagan and Similkameen Valleys. We are particularly interested in making these wines because not only are they wines that we love and enjoy drinking, but we feel these varieties thrive and are relevant in our area. As young winemakers at the forefront of a new wine region, we are interested in exploring the potential and synergy between these aromatic varietals and their role in distinguishing the culinary West Coast of Canada as an emerging and unified cuisine.