Tasting Room Associate
(Wine Jobs:
Wine Retail & Sommelier)
Full Time
Colene Clemens Vineyards
Newberg,
Oregon
Colene Clemens Vineyards is a family owned winery and vineyard located in the Chehalem Mountains AVA in the Willamette Valley. We are dedicated to the production of estate grown pinot noir, rosé, and chardonnay. Our values remain aligned with simplicity; we believe in honest hard work, genuine hospitality, a pragmatic approach to life, and respect for both the team and the land.
We are seeking an engaging and enthusiastic individual who would like to join our team!
Job Details
• Warmly greets and provides memorable tasting experiences for all guests.
• Effectively promotes and sells wine and wine club memberships to guests.
• Consistently captures customer contact information from new visitors.
• Handles routine purchasing transactions; this includes operating the cash register and assembling orders.
• Has excitement for wine! Actively grows and maintains knowledge of our wines, basic winemaking and winegrowing practices, and the region.
• Participates and assists with special events hosted at the winery.
• Washes and polishes glassware for the tasting room.
• Ensures tasting room and associated areas are stocked, clean, and organized.
• Available 2-3 days per week; primarily available on weekends, with some weekdays as needed.
• We are looking to hire and begin training in April.
• We currently do not have any full-time positions available, or positions that incorporate or lead to work in production or the cellar.
Qualifications
• Ability to lift 50 lbs repeatedly and stand regularly.
• Valid OLCC Servers Permit.
• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• Past hospitality and customer service experience required.
• Strong computer proficiency and data entry experience with basic to intermediate knowledge of MS Office and point of sale preferred.
• Must be detail oriented and organized with a professional demeanor and appearance.
• Requires working weekends, special events, and some holidays.
• Must be friendly, engaging, with a passion for wine, and willing to work with a team of like-minded individuals!
