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Fortuity Cellars - Ellensburg

Posted: 08/15/2025
Customer Services

We are seeking a part-time team member to join our team at our Downtown Ellensburg Wine+Art location. You’ll also have the opportunity on occasion to work with us at our Yakima Valley winery. Start date: mid-late September.

If you are interested in joining our team, shoot us your resume and a letter of interest to ellensburg@fortuitycellars.com.

Qualifications

  • Must have a minimum of 2 years in hospitality, food service or the wine industry.
  • Must love #WAwine and want to be part of a small but mighty team.
  • The right candidate should have basic wine knowledge, hospitality experience, a desire to learn, the ability to provide exceptional experiences for all our guests, and a positive attitude with the capability to take directions and constructive criticism with ease. Must also be a team player, punctual and self-sufficient.
  • Must be able to work weekend and some evening shifts (approximately 10-15 hours per week). We are currently open in Ellensburg Thursday 3-7p, Friday/Saturday 1-7p and Sunday/Monday 12-6p.
  • As part of the training, this position will work a minimum of 3-4 shifts at the Yakima Valley winery with Fortuity owners, Lee and Emily.
  • All applicants must be 21+, have a valid M.A.S.T. permit and a valid Food Handlers Card
  • Have exceptional organizational, housekeeping and money management skills
  • Experience with point of sale systems and Google Suite preferred

Responsibilities

  • Share with guests the Fortuity story, insights into our wine style, and information about our wine club and philanthropic give back program.
  • Speak to the Wine+Art collaboration of Fortuity & Nuwave and latest art exhibit, as well as assist in art sales. 
  • Depending on experience, this position may serve as a team lead/floor manager for the Ellensburg tasting room
  • Be capable of peer management, giving directions, and can keep all on task
  • Keep tasting room clean and tidy, including weekly deep cleaning
  • Be responsible for opening and closing duties
  • Give tableside service in a timely, efficient manner
  • Take orders accurately and stay organized
  • Pour flights, open wine bottles, wash/polish wine glasses
  • Must be able to lift 50 pounds and work on your feet for extended periods

Benefits

  • $17/hour plus tips and commissions (art and wine)
  • Employee and industry wine discount
  • Flexible schedule
  • Education and training on wine and Washington wine industry

If you are interested in joining our team, shoot us your resume and a letter of interest to ellensburg@fortuitycellars.com. In your letter of interest, please clearly state why you want to work for Fortuity, in the WA wine industry and part of the Downtown Ellensburg business community.

Fortuity Cellars - Ellensburg
Fortuity Cellars (Wine+Art)
Emily Fergestrom