Edgefield Seasonal Winery Cellar Staff

McMenamins Edgefield is Hiring Seasonal Cellar Staff!

McMenamins is a family-owned company in Oregon and Washington serving our own handcrafted beer, wine, cider, spirits, and coffee alongside good, honest pub fare. Locations range from neighborhood pubs to historic hotels. We emphasize community, art, history, music, food, drink, and fun. McMenamins has seasonal, as well as long-term career opportunities! We value Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and welcome individuals from diverse backgrounds.

Description of the Position

The Seasonal Cellar Staff position participates in all aspects of wine and cider production. Duties include but are not limited to: Daily wine movements (racking, barreling, cleaning etc.), washing and filling kegs for weekly wine orders, daily wine maintenance (topping, chemical additions, protecting finished wine), as well as, general cellar work for cider production (carbonating tanks, chemically cleaning tanks and kegs, pump overs and rackings of ciders). During the harvest season (approximately August through November), all cellar work dramatically increases as the wines are fermented. Pump work, press operation, destemming grapes, inoculations, barreling and active participation in the fermentation process is essential. Cellar Staff are expected to operate forklifts safely and efficiently to facilitate cellar operations and fruit processing.  In addition, quarterly bottlings require prepping the wine for bottle, filtration, and working on the bottling line. Each McMenamins employee will be expected to perform their job in a safe manner and report any safety concerns to Management.

Benefits We Offer

• Perks and employee discounts: $45 hotel rooms, 40% off bottles of wine, access to concerts.
• Happy Hour beverage pricing all day, 40% off McMenamins apparel & spa services, shift food credits and more.
• Comprehensive insurance benefits package, including vision, medical, dental, chiro and alternative care to eligible employees
• 401(K)plan with employer contribution to eligible employees
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Neighborhood pubs and hotels with opportunities to work at other locations like our winery or concerts
  Belief in a work life balance
• Be part of a fun team and having a positive work environment
• Multiple career path opportunities - we have staff who have gone from front desk attendants to sales associates, from server to manager and many other continuing stories within McMenamins. 

Qualified Applicants

• Previous winery experience preferred
• Excellent organizational and prioritizing skills a must
• Ability to work well independently
• Ability to work quickly and efficiently under a deadline
• Flexible schedule including daytime, evening, weekend, and holiday availability
• Have or be able to obtain OLCC card

Community

• Resurrection of historic buildings and properties in large and small Northwest communities
• Giving back financially to local schools and non-profits near each location
• Helping other local businesses grow with collaborative products
• Our pubs and hotel properties are places for all to gather, relax, converse and create a strong foundation for the fabric that makes up a neighborhood

Salary : $45