Tasting Room Associates (Part-Time)

Are you passionate about providing a delightful wine tasting experience? Do you thrive in a dynamic and customer-focused environment?

Join Willamette Valley Vineyards, a renowned winery dedicated to creating exceptional Pinot Noir, as a Tasting Room Associate Server. Be part of our team at our Salem Hills Estate during the vibrant Spring and Summer seasons.

What We Offer:

We are focused on our sustainability efforts, and taking care of our employees is top of the list for us. We are pleased to offer competitive pay with a tip pool, as well as generous employee discounts on wine, dining, and merchandise. We have opportunities for continuous growth within our rapidly expanding company, and provide extensive training for our Tasting Room Associates.

Why You Should Apply:

• Learn about winemaking techniques and history while serving guests
• Contribute to a warm and welcoming environment for team members and guests
• Enhance your customer service and sales skills

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:

• Greet guests warmly and provide a memorable tasting experience
• Describe wines, winemaking techniques and winery history through our unique stories
• Promote wine sales and wine club memberships
• Take food and wine orders from guests.
• Handle transactions accurately and maintain a clean and organized tasting room
• Assist in serving food, supporting events, and maintaining a sustainable environment
• 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 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.
• Support company’s effort to create a more sustainable, cross-cultural, and “green” environment.

Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Valid OLCC and Food Handlers Card (or willingness to obtain before start date if hired)
• Weekend and holiday availability

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.