Tasting Room Manager (Wine Jobs: Management & Administration)

  Iris Vineyards (http://irisvineyards.com)

  SPRINGFIELD, Oregon

Iris Vineyards is hiring for our tasting room, opening in a brand-new location on Main Street in downtown Springfield, OR! Our Tasting Room will feature our award-winning wines paired with carefully crafted cheese, charcuterie, barrel aged cocktails and local ales.

We are looking to add an outgoing Tasting Room Manager to our team who will show exceptional skill to manage the daily operation of the Tasting Room and budget for long term success!

The Tasting Room Manager is responsible for promoting and marketing the Iris Vineyards brand and Tasting Room to the public, oversee the daily operations of the Tasting Room, and train Associates to provide an exceptional customer experience to each guest. The Tasting Room Manager will also manage and promote Wine Club recruitment and coordinate Wine Club shipments. This person also assists in setting up, taking down, and hosting special events held both onsite and offsite.  Regular schedule is expected to be Thursday – Sunday.

A successful candidate will have initiative, vision, excellent communication skills, and cohesive working relationships with management, customers, and staff.

Essential Functions:

• Train associates on all information pertaining to wines and visitor experience including techniques to increase wine sales.
• Maintain an inviting and clean environment (indoor and outdoor areas). 
• Oversee scheduling for all staff, manage inventory of wines and other supplies, plan successful tasting room events.
• Monitor and provide sales analytics from the POS system to management.
• Work with and report directly to the General Manager to present new marketing initiatives. 
• Manage website event calendars, social media (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, etc.), print, radio and any other form of advertising. 
• Process phone orders and wine shipping orders.
• Monitor equipment functionality and coordinate necessary repairs.
• Follow all appropriate policy and safety procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

Success Factors:

A successful candidate is a “people person” who is genuinely interested in others, is an excellent listener, enjoys interacting with others even when they are complete strangers. Candidates must possess effective time management (i.e. planning, prioritizing, delegating, etc.), and communication both verbal and written with customers, management and outside vendors. 

Qualifications:

• 5 years in hospitality or sales with good knowledge of wine.
•  Knowledge of wine production and/or experience in tasting room or Restaurant sales a plus.
• Previous managerial experience in hiring, training, supervising and scheduling employees is also a plus.
• Read, write, and speak English fluently.
• Valid driver license with acceptable driving record. 
• Must possess or be able to obtain Food Handler’s Card and OLCC alcohol servers permit.
• Must pass criminal background check.
• Covid-19: Candidates must be fully vaccinated or willing to become fully vaccinated prior to employment.

 

Pay ranges between $22-24/hour plus commission. DOE
Medical, Dental and Vision
401(k) after 1 year.

How To Apply

Please provide a cover letter and resume in support of your application.

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