Wine Consultant - Keyholder
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St. Julian Winery & Distillery
Frankenmuth, MI, US
Summary
The Wine Consultant will lead educational wine tastings and provide exceptional guest experiences while maintaining inventory and merchandising displays. They are also responsible for daily operations, including opening and closing procedures, cash handling, and supporting team members.
Job Description
Join Our Team as a Wine Consultant / Key Holder at St. Julian Winery – Frankenmuth Tasting Room! 🍷
Are you passionate about wine, leadership, and creating exceptional guest experiences? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, people-centered environment where no two days are the same? If so, we would love to meet you!
St. Julian Winery, Michigan’s oldest and largest winery, is looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Wine Consultant / Key Holder to join our Frankenmuth Tasting Room. This is an exciting opportunity to take on a leadership role while sharing your love of wine and helping create memorable experiences for every guest who walks through our doors.
What We Offer:
🍷 Competitive hourly pay + tips (typically $14–$28/hour total earnings)
🍷 Generous employee discount on wine & merchandise
🍷 Hands-on training to expand your wine knowledge
🍷 Opportunities for growth in the wine and hospitality industry
🍷 A fun, welcoming, and team-focused atmosphere
What You’ll Do:
✨ Lead engaging and educational wine tastings in a fun, approachable way
✨ Create memorable guest experiences and build lasting customer relationships
✨ Support and help lead exciting events, promotions, and daily operations
✨ Open and close the tasting room, including cash handling and nightly deposits
✨ Maintain inventory, restock products, and ensure beautiful merchandising displays
✨ Assist in coaching and supporting team members on the floor
✨ Jump in wherever needed to keep operations running smoothly
What We’re Looking For:
✅ A natural leader who enjoys working with people and creating a welcoming environment
✅ Strong communication and public speaking skills
✅ Excellent time management and ability to multitask in a fast-paced setting
✅ Sales-driven mindset with a passion for hospitality and guest service
✅ Detail-oriented, organized, and dependable
✅ Comfortable with technology (POS systems, Word, Excel)
✅ Ability to lift up to 40 lbs (wine cases can be heavy)
✅ Weekend and holiday availability required
Experience That’s a Plus:
⭐ Retail, hospitality, or customer service experience
⭐ Previous leadership or Key Holder experience
⭐ Wine knowledge (we will continue to build on it with you!)
Position Details:
📍 Location: Frankenmuth Tasting Room
⏳ Part-Time – Up to 29 hours per week
🏢 On-Site – No remote work available
Ready to Join Our Team?
If you are looking for a fun, rewarding role where you can lead, grow, and share your passion for wine while being part of an incredible team, we would love to hear from you.
Apply today and help us create unforgettable experiences—one glass at a time! 🍷✨
Founded in 1921, St. Julian Winery has been owned and operated by the same family for four generations. Our passion for local farms, real Michigan fruit, and the production of quality wine and juice have been upheld for over 100 years. This long-term commitment to quality fruit from the Lake Michigan Shore has made us the most-awarded winery in Michigan.
St. Julian’s portfolio of award-winning wines has over 100 products and include distilled spirits, ciders, and every type of wine from internationally recognized dry wines to award-winning sweet wines, classic dessert wines and wines using innovative wine-making techniques.
Founded
1921
Company size
51-200 employees
Industry
Beverage Manufacturing
Org type
Privately Held
Headquarters
Paw Paw, Michigan
Founded in 1921, St. Julian Winery has been owned and operated by the same family for four generations. Our passion for local farms, real Michigan fruit, and the production of quality wine and juice have been upheld for over 100 years. This long-term commitment to quality fruit from the Lake Michigan Shore has made us the most-awarded winery in Michigan.
St. Julian’s portfolio of award-winning wines has over 100 products and include distilled spirits, ciders, and every type of wine from internationally recognized dry wines to award-winning sweet wines, classic dessert wines and wines using innovative wine-making techniques.
Founded
1921
Company size
51-200 employees
Industry
Beverage Manufacturing
Org type
Privately Held
Headquarters
Paw Paw, Michigan