About this role
Wine Tasting Ambassadors - Seasonal
Benguela Cove Lagoon Wine Estate, Hermanus
Benguela Cove sits on the edge of a Ramsar wetland in the Walker Bay area near Hermanus. Wild horses graze the lagoon banks, over 200 bird species pass through, and a gravity-fed cellar makes some of the Overberg’s most distinctive wines. We are looking for experienced wine professionals to bring that story to life in our tasting room.
The role
As a Wine Tasting Ambassador you will host guests in the tasting room, guide them through our ranges and pairings, and turn a first visit into a lasting relationship with the estate. You will:
• Lead tastings with authority, warmth and confidence.
• Tell the story of the lagoon, the cellar and the people behind both.
• Sell wine, including our wine club, and introduce guests to Moody Lagoon restaurant, the villas and our events.
• Make every guest feel looked after, from the first greeting to the last bottle.
You have
• Proven experience hosting tastings or selling wine in a tasting room, cellar door, wine estate, restaurant or luxury hospitality setting, with a minimum of six months in the role.
• Solid wine knowledge. WSET or a similar qualification is an advantage.
• A track record of turning conversations into sales.
• A polished, personable manner with guests from all over the world.
• Availability for weekends, public holidays and the busy summer season.
• Fluent English. Afrikaans, German or French is a bonus.
What we offer
• Induction in our wines, the estate and our approach to luxury hospitality.
• A place in a close team on one of the most beautiful working estates in the Western Cape.
• Competitive earnings with commission-based rewards.
• A genuine route to permanent employment. Ambassadors who shine this season will be first in line when permanent roles open.
How to apply
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to a tasting-room trial.