Part-Time Tasting Room Associate

Love working with people? Passionate about wine? Willamette Valley Vineyards is looking for part-time Tasting Room Associates to join our team!

Position Overview

Responsible for creating a world-class experience for guests by communicating the uniqueness of WVV with a consistent and impactful brand message while delivering excellent customer service by greeting customers, pouring wines for tasting, and promoting the sale of wine and non-wine products.

Primary Job Responsibilities

Greet visitors to the winery and pour wine for tasting.

Promote the sale of wine, non-wine merchandise, and the Wine Club.

Describe wines, winemaking techniques, and winery history.

Handle routine purchasing transactions, which includes operating cash registers and accounting for daily sales throughout the day.

Process wine orders.

Maintain non-wine merchandise, which includes folding clothes, stocking shelves, etc.

Maintain supply of clean glasses, washing and drying racks of glasses throughout the day.

Maintain daily supplies, which include bags, wine carriers, shippers, brochures, etc.

Expedites and runs food in the absence of food runner.

General housekeeping responsibilities, which include cleaning work area, wiping counters, dusting, bussing tables, refilling water stations, etc.

Assist with On-site events.

Conducts daily tours as assigned

Requirements

Must have

Excellent, detail-oriented customer service & time management skills.

Excellent written & verbal communication skills.

The ability to multi-task, work independently and as part of a team, and build dynamics and synergy across departments

A valid/current OLCC Server’s Permit & Food Handler’s Card or willing to obtain them.

The ability to use point-of-sale (POS) systems, Google services, & Microsoft Office Suite.

Must be

Able to stand for long periods of time & work in a fast-paced environment.

Available to work peak tourism & traffic times including holidays, weekends, & evenings.

Available to work on-site events.

Flexible & willing to work in a continually changing environment.

Lift 40 lbs.