Wine Specialist - Temp

We have an exciting opportunity for seasonal Tasting Room Wine Specialists to join the Argyle Winery Hospitality team! Reporting to the Tasting Room Manager, this role is a table service position that serves as the ambassador for the Argyle story. The Specialist educates customers on Argyle wines (many available exclusively at the Tasting House), welcomes guests, offers guidance on wine flights and by‑glass selections, and articulately describes each bottling, our estate vineyards, wine‑making processes, and wine characteristics. The Specialist also consults guests on to‑go wine bottle and case purchases, promotes and secures Club Membership sign‑ups and related club incentives/benefits. This position includes shifts working events, sales campaigns, virtual tastings and/or additional hospitality duties as needed on site and is eligible for tips and incentives. The role is based in Dundee, OR, is a temporary assignment (May–Sept.) and is part‑time, non‑exempt, working Thursday–Sunday, 20 hrs./week. Minimum Qualifications Stand and walk for long periods of time Lift upwards of 50lbs, with or without reasonable accommodation Passion and knowledge for fine wine Strong computer and computational skills (MS Office Suite, CRM, and POS systems) Previous sales experience in a restaurant, customer service, or winery tasting room setting preferred Strong organizational and customer service skills; ability to manage priorities and workflow Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm Good judgment with the ability to make timely and sound decisions for customer resolve in a fast pace and dynamic environment and to quickly resolve guest concerns Professional appearance and demeanor Ability to effectively communicate with people at all levels and from various backgrounds and to execute and implement management direction and procedures Must be able to provide U.S. Work Authorization without current or future sponsorship Key Responsibilities Perform fine wine hospitality, service & sales, including processing orders and delivering tableside operations Provide accessible on‑floor support to the daily Tasting House team Monitor and assist with Tasting House staff's daily setup (opening), ongoing and closing duties and events Assist, oversee, and model high service standards and attentive service Ensure guest satisfaction through ongoing table touches, monitoring, and acknowledging all Club Members to strengthen relationship building Actively participate in all OneHouse sessions and staff meetings Execute support role in other winery projects (internal/external) Execute behaviors and performance to company standards, including policies, safety, and direction Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Statement Argyle is an equal‑opportunity employer. We welcome differences, seek diverse perspectives, and stand for fairness. While there will always be more work to be done as we honor and uphold the values of equity and inclusion, we strive to do the right thing, not just for today, but for the long‑term. Our words matter, but our actions matter more. We are committed to treating everyone with dignity, respect, and kindness. At Argyle, our doors are open to all. #J-18808-Ljbffr