What are the responsibilities and job description for the Experienced Tasting Room Associates in Happy Valley position at Willamette Valley Vineyards?
Willamette Valley Vineyards Estate in the Salem Hills is looking for Experienced Tasting Room Associates to be a part of our wine journey.
The Tasting Room Associate Position Offers:
- Competitive pay with a tip pool
- Generous team member discounts on dining, wine, and merchandise
- Continuous growth opportunities within a rapidly growing company.
What We Ask:
- Come to work each shift with a great attitude and ready to contribute to the success of the team.
- Be willing to adapt and learn how to excel at your job.
- Work with us to create an environment where your team and guests feel safe and welcome. Be focused and committed to serving Willamette Valley Vineyards guests and providing Oregon's best food and wine tasting experience.
Primary Job Responsibilities/Essential Functions
- Greet guests with a warm welcome and guide them through a CHEERS experience.
- Describe wines, winemaking techniques and winery history in addition to taking orders from the menu
- Promote the sale of wine, non-wine merchandise and Wine Clubs
- Handle routine purchasing transactions, which includes guest account accuracy and processing of all transactions, including processing shipping orders
- Perform daily opening and closing procedures
- Maintain supply of clean polished glasses, and assist in keeping wine storage and the Tasting Room organized and properly maintained.
- Expedite and run food to tables in absence of a food runner
- Assist with on-site events, and monthly Pairings Dinners
- Assist with other duties, as necessary or requested
- Supports company’s effort to create a more sustainable, cross-cultural, and “green” environment.
Requirements:
- High school diploma or similar.
- A valid/current OLCC and Food Handlers Card (REQUIRED prior to start date).
- Open availability on weekends, holidays
Willamette Valley Vineyards is an equal-opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status
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Founded in 1983 by Oregon native Jim Bernau with the dream of creating world-class Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley Vineyards has grown from a bold idea into one of the region's leading wineries, earning the title “One of America's Great Pinot Noir Producers” from Wine Enthusiast Magazine, and voted \Best Tasting Room\ from USA Today Readers' Choice Awards- 2024.
