Tasting Room Associate - Part Time

We are seeking an enthusiastic, wine-loving individual who is passionate about genuine hospitality to join our team! Take in the beautiful estate property while hosting guests in our tasting room, down in the caves, or out on our serene patio overlooking the vineyard. We’re more than just pinot noir + chardonnay, too! There’s sauvignon blanc, riesling, a syrah/pinot noir blend, and a fantastic array of Riesling and more from our import company.

Come enjoy learning about and selling these fantastic brands and have fun while doing it!

• Warmly greet guests as they arrive and guide guests through wine tasting flights, tours, and private tastings with a focus on education, our various vineyard sources, and old-world-inspired production practices. Throughout the tasting experience, this individual should also strive to build rapport and establish genuine connections with the guests.
• Promote and sell/up-sell wine & wine club memberships, with the intent to meet and exceed monthly goals while creating guest value.
• Manage multiple tasting groups at one time and anticipate their needs.
• Be an upbeat and personable team player with the ability to jump into varying roles to support the team depending on the needs of the day, and willing to take on additional tasks as needed/requested.
• Work in coordination with the team to ensure all hospitality spaces are stocked, clean, and organized, and set up and broken down efficiently each day.
• Operate within a POS and reservation system (Commerce7 & Block 55), processing sales, club memberships, shipping orders, and reservations.
• Recognize the signs of an intoxicated guest and take swift and appropriate action to address the situation.
• Maintain a professional, friendly, and engaging demeanor in a fast-paced environment.
• Assist with events both on- and off-site as needed.
• Assemble small bite items for guests and adhere to food safety guidelines.

• Ability to lift up to 45 lbs repeatedly, and the ability to walk and stand for extended periods of time.
• Must possess a valid OLCC Servers Permit & food handlers card, or be able to acquire one.
• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledgeable about wine with an enthusiasm to continually learn and share new information.
• Past wine, restaurant, sales, and/or other hospitality experience required.
• Must be detail-oriented, driven to grow and excel, and maintain a professional demeanor and appearance.
• Must be friendly, engaging, passionate about wine, and willing to work with a team of like-minded individuals.
• Available 2-3 days a week, with the ability to work weekends, special events, and some evenings.

We are looking to hire and begin training immediately. Please submit your résumé and a cover letter detailing what inspires you to join our team. No phone calls, please. Compensation is a highly competitive hourly wage, DOE, + sales commission + tips + club signup commission.

About Appassionata:
Appassionata Estate is nestled in the Chehalem Mountains and is the culmination of nearly two decades of planning by renowned German winemaker Ernst “Erni” Loosen. Erni’s vision was to establish an enduring family wine estate, dedicated to growing and producing exquisitely expressive wines with extraordinary ageability. We produce the Appassionata Estate collection and the full array of J. Christopher wines on-site, and we also feature a selection of brands imported by Loosen Bros USA.