On Call Tasting Room, Event and Hospitality Associate

McEvoy Ranch On-Call Associate

Are you passionate about food, wine, and building community? Join our positive, fun, and hardworking team at McEvoy Ranch, a beautiful 550-acre farm in Petaluma, CA. Looking for medical, dental and vision insurance? Want a role that has a company match 401(k) retirement plan?

For over three decades, McEvoy Ranch has been making the highest quality, award-winning, estate olive oils, small lot wines, culinary, and olive oil beauty products. Located 30 miles north of the Golden Gate Bridge in the rolling hills of Petaluma, McEvoy Ranch is a 550-acre working, organic ranch, committed to good land stewardship and sustainable farming practices. The Ranch is home to 57 acres of Tuscan olive trees nestled amongst natural ponds, hiking trails, coastal fog, and native wildlife.

On-Call Associates will support our tasting room and events. This role is ideal for someone with serving or catering experience who enjoys working in a dynamic environment, providing outstanding hospitality, and representing the ranch with warmth and professionalism. On-call servers will primarily support public events, as well as busy weekends/weekdays in the tasting room.

This position requires flexibility to support the Tasting Room during high-volume daysparticularly weekendsand scheduled events. On-call associates are expected to maintain reasonable availability and respond promptly to shift and event requests. If an associate declines or is unavailable for three consecutive event opportunities, we may schedule a conversation to review whether their availability continues to meet the needs of the position.

Minimum Qualifications

To be eligible for this position, the applicant must meet the minimum qualifications.

• Education: High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED)
• Relevant Experience: 1-2 years of related experience in a retail, service, restaurant, body care, or food & wine environment. Previous experience hosting wine tastings at a winery or events venue is a plus
• Equipment Knowledge: Basic office equipment; phone, fax, computer, cash register and calculator
• Computer Skills: Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite Email & Internet / Sales & Inventory Management Software

Qualifications, Skills and Capabilities

• Knowledge of customer service principles and processes
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team
• Ability to demonstrate initiative, judgment and resilience
• Excellent demonstration and presentation skills, along with strong verbal and written communication skills
• Detailed oriented with a high level of accuracy
• Must have an aptitude for sales
• Ability to bring energy to the performance of a task
• RBS and ServSafe, or willingness to be certified. McEvoy Ranch will provide reimbursement for RBS and ServSafe certifications

Physical Demands/Working Conditions

• Must be able to sit, stand, and walk extensively over uneven ground throughout the work shift, ability to reach outward, reach above shoulder, bend, and use hands and fingers frequently
• Ability to work outside in all seasons
• Occasionally must be able to squat or kneel
• Ability to carry/move/lift up to 40 pounds

We offer a beautiful working environment, wonderful co-workers, competitive compensation (including tips), and benefits. If you are interested in this position, please provide your resume and a cover letter outlining why you are interested in our company and brand.

Compensation is based on the level and requirements of the role.

Salary within our ranges may also be determined by your education, experience, knowledge, skills, location, and abilities, as required by the role, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.

Typically, new team members join at the minimum to mid salary range.

Min to Mid range: $18.31 to $19.31 per hour, depending upon experience, plus tips