Location: Eersterivier, Western Cape
Preferred areas: Stellenbosch, Somerset West, Strand, Durbanville, Cape Town and surrounding areas
Availability: Open to permanent, full-time, part-time and seasonal opportunities
Professional Profile
I am a passionate wine professional with approximately two years of experience across wine estates and hospitality environments, with a strong interest in South African wines, wine tourism, wine sales and guest experiences.
My experience includes wine advising, presenting tastings, engaging with guests, providing product knowledge and delivering professional customer service. Having worked in high-end wine-estate environments, I understand the importance of creating memorable guest experiences while representing a wine brand professionally.
I am eager to continue developing my wine knowledge and hospitality career while contributing to a wine estate, tasting room, wine merchant, restaurant or hospitality team.
Positions of Interest
- Wine Advisor / Wine Ambassador
- Tasting Room Assistant / Tasting Room Host
- Wine Sales Consultant / Wine Specialist
- Assistant Sommelier
- Tasting Room Supervisor / Floor Manager
- Wine Hospitality and Guest Relations
- Seasonal Wine Tourism and Hospitality Positions
Qualifications and Certificates
Wine Education
- WSET Level 2
- WOSA South African Wine Level 2
- Stellenbosch University – Viticulture and Oenology Short Course Certificate
- Alison.com – Introduction to South African Wines, Level 1
- Brandy Course, Level 1
Hospitality and Tourism
- Tour Guiding Certificate
- Alison.com – Hotel Management Studies: Hotel Operations Certificate (2026)
Retail and Customer Relations
- Alison.com – Retail Management: Retail Technology and Security Certificate (2026)
- LinkedIn Learning – Building Rapport with Customers
- LinkedIn Learning – Handling Abusive Customers
Key Skills
- Wine knowledge and wine presentation
- Wine tastings and guest engagement
- Customer service and relationship building
- Wine sales and product recommendations
- Hospitality and guest relations
- Communication and interpersonal skills
- Professional brand representation
- Retail sales and customer care
What I Offer
I bring a combination of wine education, practical estate experience, sales ability and a genuine passion for working with people. I enjoy sharing wine knowledge with guests, helping customers discover wines they enjoy and contributing to a welcoming, professional tasting-room environment.
I would welcome the opportunity to join a team that values wine knowledge, hospitality, professionalism and continued learning.
CV: Available on request
I look forward to connecting with wine estates, wine merchants, hospitality businesses and recruiters seeking a motivated wine professional.