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Form of workThe Duckhorn Portfolio is North America’s premier luxury wine company. We were established 1976 by Dan and Margaret Duckhorn. Our portfolio features some of North America’s most revered wineries, including Decoy, Paraduxx, Goldeneye, Migration, Canvasback, Calera, Kosta Browne, Greenwing and Postmark.
The Wine Specialist hosts our members and guests on a variety of tasting options, from seated tastings to more intimate and in-depth private experiences. The Wine Specialist is expected to engage, educate, and entertain wine enthusiasts of all levels, have an appreciation for the diverse wine and food culture, as well as suggest other luxury offerings within the same wine region. To be successful in this key tasting room position, you must have a passion for hospitality, be sales focused, and enjoy working as a part of a close, connected team in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
What we will ask you to do:
- Champion exceptional hospitality creating a culture of “yes” for guests and coworkers alike.
- Work as a unified team to achieve wine sales and club membership sign-up goals set forth in the annual budget.
- Educate guests about our history and wines, including knowledge about all ten brands offered in The Duckhorn Portfolio.
- Develop on-going relationships with guests to stimulate repeat visits, future sales, and future visits at our other tasting rooms within The Duckhorn Portfolio.
- Host unique, educational tastings for all guests including Trade and VIP groups, providing engaging tours as directed.
What you will need:
- Minimum high school diploma or equivalent.
- Minimum 6 months wine industry or hospitality experience preferred.
- Knowledge of general winemaking and viticulture techniques or strong willingness to learn.
- Ability to acquire specific knowledge about The Duckhorn Portfolio.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Basic computer skills, including POS and reservation systems.
- Ability to work weekends and select holidays.
- Valid Driver’s License and insurable MVR.
What we will provide:
- The hourly range for this position is $17.50-$19.00/hr.
- Discounts on wine and merchandise.
- Sick time accrual.
- A diverse team of coworkers that care about each other in a fun, exciting work environment.
- A company that promotes from within, provides great training and development programs and opportunities.
