WINE SPECIALIST
Alloro Vineyard is seeking a Wine Specialist with restaurant experience who has a team-first mindset, a hospitality heart, and a passion for wine and food! The Tasting House has consistent volume, can be fast-paced, and is high-touch. With an on-site culinary team, Alloro offers a range of experiences, from wine tastings, multi-course meals, private events, and the occasional after-hours event.
In this guest-facing position, you'll find success by building new relationships and fostering existing club member relationships, driving sales, delivering a heartfelt guest experience, and serving your fellow team members. This opportunity is ideal for the food and wine professional who loves restaurant service but not the typical grind that comes with it. Experience with elevated, multi-course service is beneficial.
At Alloro, our focus is simple: craft the very best single-vineyard Estate wines, deliver the most memorable food and wine experience, and create the greatest guest and team environment in the Willamette Valley.
Like all small wine producers, we're required to wear many hats so the operation can be effective. We work hard, have fun, and are diligent about creating an environment of mutual respect and trust.
Saturday and Sunday are required.18-24 hours per week available, leading to ~30 in high season.
EXPECTATIONS AND VALUES
- An unwavering desire to delight each guest at every moment
- To act with integrity and show mutual respect
- Desire to collaborate and assist teammates regardless of the task
- To be Self-Evaluative by honestly and critically evaluating one's performance regularly
- Bring meticulous attention to detail in everything you do
- A focus on continuous improvement
REQUIREMENTS
- Prior hospitality experience required, with strong consideration given to those with mult-course, elevated service
- Must be 21 years of age and possess (or have the ability to obtain) an OLCC Alcohol Servers Permit and Food Handlers Card
- Weekends, holidays, and occasional evenings will be required
- Must be able to lift 50 lbs multiple times throughout the day
- Must be able to work in a standing position for long periods
- Must be able to work in a fast-paced hospitality environment
RESPONSIBILITIES & OWNERSHIP
Lead guests and members through an approachable and memorable wine and food experienceBe warm and engaging through all forms of communication with guests and the teamSteward relationships to increase Cellar Club member conversions while sustaining current Cellar Club members' relationsEffectively suggest, sell, and up-sell wine and food to maximize revenueEffectively execute daily Tasting House operation to include, but not limited to
- Set-up & break down of indoor and outdoor space-Open and inspect the quality of wines, glassware, and temperature prior to serving-Prepare and present printed guest materials-Open/Close POS system/registers-Manage cash drawer with accuracy-Stock wine, glassware, and other items needed to execute the day-Perform sales transactions and shipping orders with precision-Maintain clean and organized guest spaces at all times, including bathrooms-Daily cleanliness tasks
COMPENSATION
- Total compensation consistently averages above $33 / hour
- Annual company contribution to 401K, once qualified
- Spring and fall wine allocation, plus discounts on wineLocated in the Laurelwood District AVA, we are a purposefully small Estate producer of classically styled Pinot Noir and Chardonnay from our single-vineyard Estate.
Spread across 110 acres, the Alloro Vineyard and farm is a diversified landscape reminiscent of the Old World. In addition to the 34-acres planted in grapevines, goats, Heritage sheep, lamb, and Registered Hereford cattle all call the farm home. Along with Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Riesling, Muscat, Nebbiolo and Arneis, Winter Wheat, various fruit and nut trees, and an Estate garden are all harvested here. Alloro s property is sustainably farmed with a LIVE-IOBC and Salmon-Safe certification, with roughly 75% of the annual energy need to power the winery and Tasting House coming by power.