Wine Educator & Tasting Experience Host

Into organics? Love wine? Join the team at Troon Vineyard, the only certified Biodynamic® Regenerative Organic winery in Oregon. We have achieved international recognition for our wines from leading wine publications in England and Italy and it is our goal to place the wines of the Applegate Valley among the world’s best. The American wine press has been equally enthusiastic, awarding Troon Vineyard more than sixty ratings of ninety or more points in just the last two years. Troon was named a Wine Enthusiast American Winery of the Year 2022. We have full-time, part-time and seasonal positions open. Working at Troon Vineyard is a career-building opportunity that will offer you the ability to establish yourself as a wine hospitality professional. Team members are actively engaged in all vineyard and winery activities and we sponsor and require our full-time staff members to become certified wine educators by the W.S.E.T. As you would expect from a Biodynamic® winery, our working environment is holistic and supportive. Our goal is to establish all of our team members as professionals. We believe that the time everyone spends at Troon should not only build our business but build lifelong professional career opportunities for each team member. On top of that, working at Troon is fun and you get to work in the stunning Applegate Valley! We have several positions open for immediate employment: Part-Time: Do you love wine and agriculture and want to discover if the wine world is right for you? We are seeking candidates with more enthusiasm and energy than experience. This is your opportunity to get your foot in the door for a career in wine and hospitality. Discover the exciting world of fine wine sales with us. Our staff works with you to educate you on wine and all things Troon. Hours for these part-time positions will typically be on weekends. Essential Responsibilities: Hosting tastings with the highest level of customer service while educating our members and guests on our wines and our biodynamic journey Initiating sales and sign-ups for club memberships. Customizing each experience so it is unique and tailored to the guest. Conducting outreach to build strong referral relationships with hospitality partners Processing orders with strict attention to detail. Opening and closing procedures for our sales systems. Housekeeping efforts including, but not limited to, inventory, stocking, cleaning, packing, and organizing. Ability and drive to take on new tasks and duties as they are presented Experience and Expectations: Weekend availability – Saturdays and Sundays are a must. Ability to foster a warm and welcoming environment Polished presentation and phone skills A passion for wine, hospitality, and strong customer service skills Be over 21 years of age OLCC permit or the ability to acquire one Food Handler’s permit or the ability to acquire one Computer literate in Google Suite, familiar with reservation systems, and have the ability to navigate a Point of Sale system Ability to lift 45lbs and stand for long periods of time Reliable transportation Hourly pay rate DOE; commissions, club bonuses, and tips. Create a Job Alert Receive an email alert when similar new jobs are posted. It's free, fast and easy. #J-18808-Ljbffr Tasting Room Expo