Tasting Room Associate, Variable

Minotchamber; Newberg (OR); On-site; USD 13,312 - 14,976; Part time

Job summary

Minotchamber in Newberg, Oregon is seeking a Part-Time employee to provide exceptional sales and service experiences. This role involves hosting wine tastings, managing transactions, and ensuring smooth daily operations.

Candidates should have a strong sales background, excellent communication skills, and a passion for wine. Required certifications include OLCC and Food Handler. The position supports a friendly and inclusive atmosphere.

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years or older.
• OLCC certification required within 90 days of employment.
• Food Handler certification required.

Responsibilities

• Host experiences to educate guests about wines.
• Manage wine and merchandise transactions.
• Ensure smooth daily operations and guest engagement.

Skills

Customer Service

Sales Background

Strong Communication Skills

Wine Knowledge

Detail Oriented

Job description

Part-Time 16h/wk $13,312.00 to $14,976.00/year Business Casual Attire

Established in 2019, Domaine Lumineux pays homage to founder Francis Ford Coppola’s fascination with science and the interplay between light and wine. Our wines are crafted from fruit grown in the renowned Dundee Hills of Oregon’s Willamette Valley, a region long celebrated for producing exceptional Pinot Noir since its earliest plantings in 1965.

Our tasting room, located in the heart of downtown Newberg, offers a welcoming, thoughtfully curated experience that brings together wine, film, music, and genuine hospitality.

Equity Statement

All employees shall embrace the unique contributions based on the diverse backgrounds, ethnicities, cultures, experiences, and identities of each individual as we actively create and promote a company culture that is inclusive, welcoming, and supportive of all people.

Reasonable Accommodations Statement

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Safety Statement

All employees shall follow safe practices according to the Injury and Illness Prevention Policy (IIPP), render every possible aid to safe operations, and report all unsafe conditions or practices immediately to any management employee or People Operations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• 70% Sales and Service:
  • Host experiences that educate guests on history, brands, vineyards, winemaking, and wines, ultimately leading to an engaging experience that creates brand loyalty and wine sales.
  • Create a memorable experience for all guests who enter the property through a high standard of customer service.
  • Manage high volume wine and merchandise transactions.
  • Create a welcoming environment for everyone who walks through our door and treat everyone with respect.
  • Build relationships with guests to maximize the sale of wine, merchandise and winery tours and experiences.
  • Engage in conversations with guests and provide them with a genuine and personable experience.
  • Create opportunities to sell other events, services and experiences offered on the property.
  • Present the benefits of the Academy program to guests, contributing to the growth of the wine club and obtaining goals.
  • Work as a team with other associates to reach daily and monthly sales targets.
  • Host guests in our retail spaces, including evenings, weekends and during events.
  • Manage multiple groups at a time, keeping track of their tastings and anticipating their needs.
  • Monitor guests for intoxication and adhere to OLCC guidelines.
  • Facilitate shipping to customers and meet all compliance and regulatory requirements of wine shipments.
• 30% Daily Operations:
  • Ensure smooth daily operations; including effective and appropriate communication, successfully managing traffic flow throughout the day and overseeing that guests are being engaged and entertained.
  • Process transactions, stock wine, and assist guests with purchases.
  • Perform opening and closing duties.
  • Follow all safety practices, trainings and proactively mitigate risks for both employees and guests.
  • Maintain clean and organized environment and take part in housekeeping efforts.
  • Prepare cheese and charcuterie boards to company standards and adhere to food safety guidelines.
  • Support and embrace company policy.
  • Pack and prepare member wine allocations.
• Supervisory Responsibilities: N/A.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Customer Service focused with a sincere desire to create a memorable guest experience.
• Strong sales background.
• Warm, personable demeanor.
• Flexible and a team player.
• Embrace a diverse and inclusive environment.
• Self-motivated and professional with the ability to multi-task.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Highly organized, accurate and detail oriented.
• Wine knowledge and passion for wine.
• Ability to maintain a positive work atmosphere by communicating effectively with clients, management, peers, and subordinates.
• Computer proficiency in basic database management, Internet, RMS.
• Weekends, Holidays and some evenings required.
• Ability to work outside during the warm months.

Other

• Must be 21 years or older.
• OLCC certification required within 90 days of employment.
• Food Handler certification required.