Guest Experience & Tasting Host

Wage: $26 to $28 per hour (includes base wage and guaranteed tip pool)

Hours: Full or part-time. Weekend work required

Merridale Cidery & Distillery | Cobble Hill, BC

Looking for a job that's about people, not just work?

Maybe you're ready for a new chapter.

Perhaps you've retired but still enjoy meeting people and staying active. Maybe you've spent years in customer service, teaching, sales, tourism, healthcare, or another people-focused career and you're looking for something different.

Or perhaps you simply love making people feel welcome.

If that sounds like you, we'd love to meet you.

At Merridale Cidery & Distillery, we're looking for Guest Experience & Tasting Hosts who enjoy creating memorable experiences. This isn't traditional hospitality. It's about welcoming guests, sharing stories, introducing people to our ciders and spirits, and helping visitors discover everything that makes Merridale one of Vancouver Island's favourite destinations.

You're not just pouring a tasting.

You're helping create memories.

What You'll Do

As a Guest Experience & Tasting Host, you'll become one of the faces of Merridale.

Your day may include:

- Greeting guests with warmth and genuine hospitality.
- Leading cider and spirit tastings with confidence and enthusiasm.
- Sharing the stories behind our orchard, our distillery, and our family business.
- Helping guests discover products they'll love to take home.
- Answering questions about our cider, spirits, orchard, farm, and experiences.
- Encouraging guests to explore our Farm Store, gardens, trails, and seasonal events.
- Helping every visitor feel welcomed, valued, and excited to return.

No pressure sales.

Just authentic conversations that create memorable experiences.

Who We're Looking For

You don't need years of hospitality experience.





We're looking for people who genuinely enjoy connecting with others.

You might be:

- Recently retired and looking for rewarding part-time work.
- Beginning a new chapter after another career.
- Someone who enjoys meeting new people every day.
- A natural storyteller who enjoys sharing knowledge.
- Friendly, dependable, curious, and confident.
- Someone who believes exceptional hospitality comes from genuine care.

If you enjoy conversation, learning, and making people smile, we'll teach you everything you need to know about cider, spirits, and the Merridale story.

Why Merridale?

Merridale is more than a cidery.

We're a working orchard, a craft distillery, a farm store, and one of Vancouver Island's most loved destinations.

Guests come here to celebrate birthdays, anniversaries, vacations, and family gatherings. They visit to slow down, reconnect, and experience something authentic.

As one of our Guest Experience & Tasting Hosts, you'll help make those moments memorable.

What We Offer

- Competitive hourly wage plus a shared tip pool.
- Flexible scheduling, with both part-time and full-time opportunities.
- Comprehensive training on our ciders, spirits, orchard, and guest experience.
- Staff discounts on food, beverages, retail, and experiences.
- A welcoming team that values kindness, curiosity, and genuine hospitality.
- Meaningful work where every day brings current people and new conversations.

Join Our Story

We're looking for people who enjoy making others feel welcome.

If you're looking for a role that's social, rewarding, and filled with genuine human connection, we'd love to hear from you.

Bring your life experience.

Bring your curiosity.

We'll help you learn the rest.

Pay: From $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

- Casual dress
- Company events
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Discounted or free food
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Store discount

Work Location: In person

📌 Guest Experience and Tasting Host (Canada)
🏢 Merridale
📍 Canada