Winery tasting area wine sales, wine-beverage-food service and customer service; use of computer for tracking sales, customer preferences, etc; stocking, packaging and shipping wine; maintaining tasting area.

We are looking for an associate residing in Redmond, Terrebonne, Culver, or Madras.

Fluctuates between fast paced and slow paced. Your ability to multitask and be physically able to walk in and outside to our patio and lawn several times is important. When sales are slow paced, we focus on other tasks around the winery tasting areas

• part time (2 to 4 days per week)
• Create a memorable wine and customer service experience while promoting wine sales, enlisting new club members and providing our winery information to customers.
• Collect names and email addresses for future contact.
• Assist with events.
• Manage closing and securing of the venue concluding events.
• Update and expand knowledge of our winery
• Conduct wine tastings
• Learn POS systems and perform wine and merchandise transactions.
• Accountable for tracking wine and retail inventory.
• Stock supplies and maintain displays in retail areas. Please keep in mind, restocking wine will be in case boxes weighing approximately 40 lbs.
• This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for their job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

INITIAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be 21 years of age
• good familiarity with operating computers. Our point of sale system is computer based.
• Ability to work on an iPad computer tablet
• Availability. Ability to work weekend. Periodically we also work on holidays. We do work the seasons surrounding these holidays.
• Must enjoy and be familiar with wine and have experience serving or selling wine.
• Enthusiasm for wine and interest in expanding knowledge
• Service driven, with good customer service, organizational and interpersonal skills
• Friendly, positive and professional disposition when dealing with guests, vendors and staff. We are not a bar environment, so we keep our interactions with our customers focused on a love for wine and the quality foods and items we offer at our winery
• Ability to multi-task and work in an environment that fluctuates from slow paced to fast paced
• Capability to work independently
• Demonstrated reliability, punctuality, and adherence to all safety regulations and operating procedures
• Must hold a valid driver's license, OLCC server’s permit and Food Handler’s permit

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Must be able to lift and carry weights of up to 40 pounds (roughly a case of wine) at varying frequencies
• Ability to operate various types of equipment, including but not limited to, hand-trucks (dolly), dishwashers, and the like.
• Ability to perform tasks requiring bending, stooping, standing, and twisting in the performance of various tasks
• Ability to stand for long periods of time

COMPENSATION

• Competitive compensation wage and bonus program for wine sales and wine club sign-ups, and generous employee discounts. Additionally, these are tipped positions.
• Maragas Winery is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $25.00 - $35.00 per hour

Expected hours: 13 – 28 per week

Benefits:

• Employee discount

Compensation package:

• Bonus opportunities
• Weekly bonus

Schedule:

• Day shift

Application Question(s):

• Applicants must currently reside in either Redmond, Terrebonne, Culver, or Madras Oregon areas

Experience:

• Serving: 1 year (Required)
• Direct sales: 1 year (Required)
• wine: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's license (Required)
• OLCC alcohol server's permit (Required)
• Food Handler Certification (Required)

Work Location: In person