San Francisco Wine School Employment Opportunities in South San Francisco

South San Francisco, CA   July 14, 2021 by San Francisco Wine School

The San Francisco Wine School is located at 415 Grand Avenue, in the historic brick Fraternal Hall building across from City Hall. They currently have a few positions open CLICK HERE

They offer a multitude of events and activities that currently include ‘hybrid’ and ‘zoom’ options as well as world cruises!

They are also available for your private events in their ‘gorgeous sunlight-filled Education & Event Center which boasts 16-ft high covered ceilings, eight 12-ft tall windows, and gorgeous 180 degree views of the San Bruno Mountains, City Hall and the San Francisco Bay’!

More info contact:  [email protected] or 650-763-1324

The San Francisco Wine School will be celebrating their 10th anniversary on November 6th during their annual scholarship auction for their Sommelier program.

We encourage you to learn more all this local jewel has to offer!  CLICK HERE

OPEN POSITIONS

Seeking the next Great Wine Edu-tainer who has knowledge, experience, credentials, lots of passion, positive energy, and the desire to share what they know with others. Additionally, we need great communicators who make complex topics simple, take the intimidation out of wine and inspire beginning to advanced students. Join San Francisco Wine School in producing the highest quality classes and events in the industry.

Position:  Wine Educator

Department: Operations

Reports to: Founder/CEO, David Glancy

Hours:  Availability is solicited quarterly for the next quarter’s classes & periodically for special events.

 Instructors may request as few or as many classes as they like. Schedules are assigned based on availability, credentials and the needs of the students  or clients

Wages:  $50+/hr commensurate with experience and credentials

Benefits: Government mandated including health insurance when full time + employee discounts on classes, special events and retail wine purchases.  Tuition reimbursement for certifications taken to expand teaching eligibility

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Review slides, learning objectives, and wine lists in advance of each class.
• Ask questions or raise concerns to CEO about slides, objectives, or wines well in advance of class date.
• Maintain knowledge of subject areas to be taught.
• Give feedback to the CEO and Cellar Master so that all continuously improve and offer the best student experience.
• Arrive 30+ minutes prior to all classes to be ready when the first student arrives.
• Leave the classroom as clean it was at the beginning of class.
• For Zoom classes, create polls, or request help with them, to maximize student engagement.
• Responsible for having pc or MacBook to share slides from.

Skills Required:

• Ability to relate to, empathize with, and inspire students and guests
• Ability to create engagement with students whether online or in-person
• Ability to push students to perform while showing them respect
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing with management, peers, and guests
• Must have at least the credentials they are teaching towards, including the following: Master Sommelier, Master of Wine, DWS (WSET 4), FWS, IWS, SWS, CWE or CSW, CSE or CSS, Cicerone, Sake Educator
• Must have restaurant sommelier experience for Somm Essentials, Restaurant Wine 101 or Wine Program Management
• Prefer some aspect of wine industry experience for other classes, including: restaurant, winery, retail, wholesale, import, export
• Zoom Room experience is preferred
• Reliability and timeliness
• Attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Physical stamina to teach while standing and able to lift at least 50lbs when needed

Must be 21 or older.  Identity Verification and Employment Authorization Required.  For more information or to apply, contact Tanya Ho-Shue at [email protected] or 650-763-1324

Seeking a reliable, hard-working, detail-oriented individual who has lots of positive energy, relishes responsibility and wants to join San Francisco Wine School in producing the highest quality classes and events in the industry.  Organization, efficiency, flexibility and a smile will be keys to success in our fast-paced, exciting and fun environment.

 Position:  Part-Time Operations & Cellar Assistant

Department: Operations

Reports to: Office Manager/Event Coordinator & Cellar Master

Hours:  Flexible/Part-Time ~20 hrs per wk.  Additional hours also available to cover staff leave. May be combined with other openings to create full time work

Wages:  $20+/hr commensurate with experience

Benefits: Government mandated including health insurance when full time + employee discounts on classes, special events and retail wine purchases.  Flexible schedule w/ remote work possible at times.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Manage supply inventory for class and shipping materials
• Assist with custom tasting kit assembly
• Manage tasting kit shipping process
• Assist with event & class set up and breakdown. This may include handling fragile crystal, moving banquet furniture and implementing detail floor plan layouts and table sets
• Assist with instructor scheduling
• Maintain general organization and cleanliness of shipping area
• Assist with receiving wines, cellar organization, and perpetual inventory
• Cross-train in other jobs to provide absentee coverage, and increase growth opportunities

Skills Required:

• Microsoft Excel and/or Google Sheets experience and general computer/technology abilities are required. Salesforce and Zoom Room experience is preferred
• General ability to read / understand wine labels
• Reliability and timeliness
• Organization & efficiency
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing with management, peers, and guests
• Attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Physical stamina and able to lift at least 50lbs when needed
• SFWS student experience preferred

Must be 21 or older.  Identity Verification and Employment Authorization Required.

For more information or to apply, contact [email protected] or 650-763-1324

Seeking a reliable, hard-working, detail oriented individual who has lots of positive energy, relishes responsibility and can help San Francisco Wine School continue to produce the highest quality classes and events.  Organization, efficiency and a smile will be keys to success in our fast-paced, exciting and fun environment.

Position: Facilities & Event Staff

Department: Operations

Reports to: Office Manager/Event Coordinator

Hours:  Part-Time On Call up to 30 hours per week

Wages: $16+/hr commensurate with experience

Benefits: Government mandated + employee discounts on classes, special events and retail wine purchases

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Special event & classroom set up and breakdown. This may include handling fragile crystal, moving banquet furniture and implementing detail floor plan layouts and table sets
• Supply inventory & stocking
• Monitor special events and respond to clearing & replenishing needs promptly
• Provide additional service to support servers, sommeliers, instructors, and/or guests based on level of experience.
• Maintain general cleanliness of office space, classrooms, kitchen and storage room, back of house with daily cleaning. This includes dusting, vacuuming, dishwashing, glassware polishing, laundry, windows, trash / recycling, light maintenance, etc.
• Must be available to work some evenings and weekends as required by business levels noting that schedules/shifts are subject to change.

Skills Required:

• Reliability and timeliness
• Organization & efficiency
• Ability to communicate effectively with management and other staff
• Attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Physical stamina and able to lift at least 50lbs
• Restaurant & banquet service experienced is preferred, but willing to train
• Must adhere to our professional appearance guidelines, which include neatness of hair & clothing, specified event attire, and no visible tattoo’s or excessive facial piercings.

Must be 21 or older.  Identity Verification and Employment Authorization Required.

For more information or to apply, contact [email protected] or 650-763-1324