Non-Negotiable Qualities & Application for Employment

We want your job here to be fun and exciting. Life is too short to work in an unhappy place, no matter how good the pay. Working at Ponte is more than "just another job". We will compensate you competitively, will treat you with respect, will give you responsibility, will promote you when you are ready, will train you and will do whatever we can to make your job easier. However, you must "fit" in our team. Only one out of five applicants has the required qualities to fit well here. We have found that you are the best person to tell us before you apply, if this is the case. All associates are employed on an at-will basis which means that they may be dismissed or may resign, with or without cause at any time.

We celebrate individual differences, and are happy to let you use your imagination and creativity to do your job well. However, there are six "non-negotiable" qualities you must have to work at Ponte. Please read these carefully and tell us honestly whether you have all these qualities. Let's decide we are a fit for your strengths and weaknesses ahead of time. This is far better than for us to find out later, forcing both you and us to start another job search.

1. Respect
   Ponte associates have respect for associates and guests. Respect means we treat others with care and consideration. If you can't control your temper, or are moody or grouchy when things don't turn out the way you like, you'll have a problem with Respect. If you resent being told what to do, have issues with authority, or can't treat others with courtesy and kindness, you won't be successful with at the winery.
2. Integrity
   Ponte associates have a high degree of integrity. Integrity means to be honest and truthful in everything you do here. If you don't always tell the truth, like to "cheat--but just a little", don't think it's a big deal to help yourself to a bottle of wine or office supplies on occasion, you will be terminated immediately from your position here at Ponte Winery.
3. Punctuality
   Ponte associates are punctual and reliable. If you are occasionally a little late, or your friends think you are a bit "flaky", you will be dismissed from here, sooner or later. Some jobs out there are more flexible than others, but our service standards require that you show up on time, ready to work, every time. If you do not have reliable transportation, you may have problems in this area which will result in termination.
4. Ability to learn and flexibility
   Ponte associates are eager to learn and are flexible in their attitude and outlook. As part of our training program and during your first few months at Ponte, you will learn many new things. Our service standards are, for many people a different way of doing things. If you a) don't like to learn new things, b) you are set in your ways, c) you feel reading and asking questions are things you already did at school or d) you are unable or unwilling to change, you will struggle at our company and are unlikely to remain employed.
5. Good grooming standards
   Our associates take pride in their appearance and respect our dress code and grooming standards. You must study and understand our dress code and must show up at work wearing clothing that meets the code. You must also follow our grooming standards in detail. If wearing a uniform, always looking clean and neat, only wearing a minimum of jewelry, or wearing your hair in an acceptable style makes you feel uncomfortable (or you like to show off a tattoo or body piercing), you won't be able to work here. If after you are hired you choose to breach this Non-Negotiable you will be terminated.
6. No violence or drugs
   Our associates are friendly people who do not use drugs. If you have a history of violence, use drugs (you will be required to take a drug test prior to start and may be tested during your employment), or drink too much, please find a job that can fits you better. If you pass the drug test but are later tested and don't pass, you'll be dismissed immediately. Likewise, if you report to work affected by any substance you will be dismissed.

All these non-negotiables need to be considered. You need to have all of them, not just some. If you don't score yourself 6/6 please don't turn in the application. You are always welcome to be our guest here at Ponte.

Agree to the terms below to download the job application:

I have read the Ponte Non-Negotiables carefully, and can honestly say I have these six qualities.

To submit the application, please download, print and complete the application. Completed applications can be faxed to (951) 252-1795 or emailed to jobs@pontewinery.com. Applications in person will not be accepted at the winery.