Wine Ambassador

Busch Gardens is a place of thrills, fun and positive, lasting memories. And that's just what its like to work here! As a key member of our team, you'll play a major role in bringing happiness and excitement to people from around the world. If you're dedicated, dependable and driven to deliver exceptional guest service, this is a place for you!<br><br><strong>Wine Ambassador, Part-Time - Busch Gardens Williamsburg <br><br></strong><strong>What You Get To Do<br><br></strong>The <strong>Wine Ambassador</strong> is responsible for educating guests and promoting wine to guests by conducting professional wine tasting experiences.<br><br><ul><li>Conduct Wine Tastings while educating guests on the characteristics of the different wines, their history, region, etc.</li><li>Suggestively encourage the sale of a tasting, trio sampling, glass, or bottle sale.</li><li>Maintain wine inventory on sales floor and back stock notifying supervisor of needs for wines and production supplies.</li><li>Keep wine testing area clean and organized</li><li>Work in a fast paced environment with high guest interaction<br><br></li></ul><strong>What It Takes To Succeed<br><br></strong><ul><li>Must be at least 21 years old</li><li>High School Diploma / GED preferred</li><li>Must be outgoing and professional, with the ability to become knowledgeable about wine, including sampling and learning characteristics of different wines, history, region, etc.</li><li>Must be able to remain standing for up to eight hours</li><li>Two full days of availability required<br><br></li></ul><strong>Compensation: </strong>$12.77 per hour<br><br>The perks of the position: Ambassadors will enjoy a fun, fast-paced environment, and great teammates, as well as:<br><br><ul><li>FREE park admission</li><li>Discounts on park admission tickets and passes for family and friends</li><li>Park discounts on food, merchandise, etc.</li><li>Scholarship opportunities</li><li>Exclusive employee events and giveaways <br><br></li></ul><strong>EEO Employer<br><br></strong>SEAWORLD PARKS & ENTERTAINMENT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. ALL APPLICANTS WILL BE CONSIDERED WITHOUT REGARD TO AGE, RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, SEX, NATIONAL ORIGIN, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, PREGNANCY, GENDER IDENTITY OR EXPRESSION, DISABILITY OR COVERED VETERAN STATUS.

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