TASTING ROOM​/CELLAR HAND-Hybrid Position

De Ponte Cellars, a small family owned and operated winery in the Willamette Valley is currently seeking a permanent employee for our unique hybrid position of a tasting room sales / cellar assistant. The ideal candidate should have an outgoing service oriented personality and be a highly motivated team player with a positive attitude that thrives in a small team environment.

• Provide guests with a knowledgeable and enjoyable experience
• Describe wines, winemaking techniques, and winery history to guests
• Monitor and maintain the appearance of the tasting room and cellar
• Accurately perform tasting room opening and closing procedures
• Consistently and accurately perform daily inventory and money handling procedures
• Provide exceptional customer service and guest education
• Enjoy food and wine and be able to discuss appropriate pairings
• Ability to drive a forklift and become forklift certified.
• Assist in managing the appearance of the entire facility
• This position will be involved in all aspects of cellar operations and maintenance.

• Winery, wine industry or restaurant experience preferred
• Flexible in working variable hours and days
• Knowledge or ability to learn safe cellar practices
• Knowledge of winery cellar operating procedures
• Dependable, highly organized & detail oriented
• Self-starter; a creative problem solver with a “can do” attitude
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Committed to continual learning
• Candidate must be at least 21 years of age.
• This position requires the ability to stand for long periods of time and to lift 50 lbs.

The ideal candidate will be extremely flexible working weekends and some evenings.