#BeExtraordinary
At Andrew Peller Limited (APL), our mission is to be Canada’s #1 branded wine and
craft beverage company by delivering the perfect brand experience for every
lifestyle and occasion. Through our commitment to excellence, honouring our
roots, owning it, fostering belonging and driving to succeed, we inspire teammates to be extraordinary every day.
Who We Are
We are one of Canada's largest and oldest wine companies with a rich heritage in quality winemaking.
We produce some of Canada's most recognized brands and offer our teammates a challenging and rewarding employment experience.
Located on the renowned Black Sage Bench in Oliver, BC, Black Hills Estate Winery is celebrated for producing exceptional, small-lot wines that showcase the unique terroir of the South Okanagan. Best known for our flagship Bordeaux-style blend, Nota Bene, we are committed to quality, sustainability, and innovation. Our team takes pride in delivering outstanding guest experiences, offering warm hospitality, immersive wine tastings, and exclusive events that create lasting memories for our visitors
We are seeking passionate and enthusiastic Winery Hosts to join our team for the 2026 season (mid-April/May to mid-October). As a Winery Host, you will be the first point of contact for guests, ensuring they feel welcomed, valued, and engaged from arrival to departure. You’ll share our brand story, guide guests through memorable tasting experiences, and assist with purchases, wine shipments, and exclusive offerings.
If you love wine, hospitality, and creating exceptional experiences, this role is for you!
What this teammate will be responsible for -
- Provide a warm and professional welcome to all guests
- Manage reservations and ensure seamless seating and guest flow
- Introduce first-time visitors to the winery and invite them to enjoy a tasting
- Assist with clearing, resetting tables, restocking inventory, and maintaining a clean workspace
- Guide guests through purchases, packaging wines, and organizing shipments
- Work towards individual and team sales goals (daily, weekly, monthly)
- Handle cash transactions and balance registers at the start and end of each shift
- Offer local recommendations and assist with guest inquiries
- Address customer concerns with professionalism, escalating issues as needed
The skills, experience and knowledge this teammate will bring -
- 1-3 years of experience in luxury retail, hospitality, or wine service (Hosting experience preferred)
- Wine education is an asset (WSET Level 2/3, ISG/CAPS, or CMS certification)
- Strong knowledge of local BC wines and wineries, including our sister estates
- Excellent communication, listening, and storytelling skills
- Enthusiasm for wine and the ability to create a fun, engaging guest experience
Work Environment & Expectations
- Flexibility availability, including days, afternoons, evenings, weekends, and holidays
- Comfortable working indoors and outdoors, often in summer temperatures up to 40°
- Ability to lift up to 40 lbs (cases of wine) and stand for extended periods
- Ability to climb small sets of stairs, bend, and stoop as needed
- Thrive in a fast-paced environment, especially during peak season
- Must be legally entitled to work in Canada without restrictions
Perks & Compensation
- Competitive hourly rate + gratuities
- Monthly employee gift card to use on Andrew Peller Ltd. products and experiences.
- Hands-on experience with a leading BC winery.
- A supportive, passionate, and fun team in a beautiful wine country setting.
We are conducting an internal and external search simultaneously. We wish to thank all applicants for their interest; only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
Accommodation:
Andrew Peller Limited is committed to meeting the needs of persons with temporary and/or permanent disabilities in a way that allows them to maintain their dignity and independence. We are happy to discuss any need for accommodation in the workplace and will make an effort to meet those needs in a timely manner by preventing and removing barriers to accessibility in the areas of information, communications, and employment. If you require an accommodation to apply or interview for a position, please email
[email protected]
Equal Opportunity Employment:
At Andrew Peller Limited, we are committed to creating and celebrating a culture of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to ensuring every person has a right to equal treatment with respect to employment without discrimination or harassment because of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, record of offences, marital status, family status or disability.
This role is being posted to fill an existing vacancy.
