Employment Opportunities

Waters Edge Winery & Bistro is looking for dynamic individuals who love to work with people, who have a great work ethic and love learning new skills! You don’t even need to have experience! If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you! We’re currently looking for great people to work in our bistro kitchen! Apply today!

All Employees of Waters Edge Winery & Bistro Kalispell can expect to enjoy a fun & dynamic work environment! We are a family owned business and know that the success of our business relies on the team we employ. We believe in empowering and advancing those who demonstrate passion, a great attitude and love of learning. At Waters Edge Winery Kalispell there are many opportunities to learn new skills and advance within the organization and the world of wine! In addition to a great work environment, employees will receive competitive compensation packages, sales incentives & discounts on products.

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Bistro Cooks (Part-time)

Waters Edge Winery & Bistro Kalispell is looking for a part-time Bistro Cook for the newest winery in the Flathead Valley. Waters Edge Winery offers guests a simple, yet tasty menu filled with items designed to compliment the wine and provide the most enjoyable experience possible. Bonus points for basic food preparation knowledge and ServSafe Certification.

Bistro Cooks are required to do the following:

Have a great attitude and work ethic
Conduct self in a professional and friendly manner at all times
Prepare food items for the day as required
Assemble guest food orders
Wash dishes and always keep bistro area sparkling clean
Keep up to date on industry trends as related to assigned duties – all materials and training will be provided
Attend food and beverage training as required
Perform daily, weekly and monthly cleaning as required
Assist in inventory as required
Other tasks as assigned

Guest Ambassadors

Guest Ambassadors are the first point of contact and must guide the Guest through a positive, informative and enjoyable experience in the Winery. Working in a winery is different than a restaurant. While serving the Guest is the primary function, there are many other tasks required in the background to ensure an optimal guest experience. Guest Ambassadors must be willing to participate and learn about every type of task in the Winery. Cross training and being able to undertake any role in the winery is critical to a high performing team. Being a team player and willing to step in where needed is of the utmost importance. Every team member is equally important, and all team members are equally responsible to ensure the winery runs at optimal levels.

Guest Ambassador’s will receive an hourly wage plus tips and wine club incentives.

The Guest Ambassador’s Primary Accountabilities are comprised of but not limited to the following:

Ensure guests receive the best experience they can have in the winery as outlined in the operational procedures and as directed by the Guest Experience Manager.
Become knowledgeable of all products and processes – full training provided
Perform daily cleaning duties
Conduct self in a professional and friendly manner to all guests
Report any problems with guests or products to the Guest Experience Manager upon notice
Enroll Guests in the wine club – financial incentives to Guest Ambassadors
Offer suggestions on different wines to try and food to pair it with
Pour and serve wine & food
Bus tables
Handle cash and credit cards
Obtain safe alcohol service certificate – Provided by the Winery
Must be able to lift 50 lbs
Stock wine shelves as needed
Polish wine glasses and cutlery as required
Guide Guests through bottling parties
Taste the wine from time to time to understand flavor profiles and detect any faults

Cross Training Components

Guest Ambassadors will be required to learn how to prepare each item on the bistro menu
Guest Ambassadors may be required to work an occasional shift in the back of house as part of the cross-training process and/or to cover when needed.
Guest Ambassadors will be required to assist in the wine making process as needed. This could include but is not limited to receiving and putting away product, assisting the wine maker in the various steps of wine making (fermenting, racking, filtering, bottling, labeling etc.).

Other duties as requested