As a Certified B Corporation, Bonterra Organic Estates (formerly Fetzer Vineyards) is grounded in the transformational goals of the regenerative business. Since our founding in 1968, we have been driven by excellence, innovation and longstanding commitments to the environment and responsible business practices.
Part of global powerhouse Viña Concha y Toro, Bonterra Organic Estates is focused on crafting wines made from organic and Regenerative Organic Certified® grapes from our facility in Mendocino County, California, including category leader Bonterra (named the 2016 Wine Enthusiast American Winery of the Year); sustainability standout Fetzer; and 1000 Stories, California's original Bourbon barrel-aged wine.
Temporary Wait Staff / Event Servers
Scope:
Positioned at Bonterra Organic Vineyards just north of downtown Hopland, you will assist in providing set up, service and breakdown at private company events for key trade customers, special guests and employees at our properties in Ukiah and Hopland.
The main event site at our McNab Ranch-located between Hopland and Ukiah-has multiple indoor and outdoor event spaces ranging from a rustic, lofty barn to an outdoor terrace for al fresco dining overlooking the vineyards.
Events at McNab Ranch are focused on tours, tastings, and meals and providing our guests with a hands on, educational, fun and memorable experience.
Duties include but are not limited to:
- Set up and break down of chairs, tables, and additional event furniture.
- Wine tasting set up and break down. Opening wines, setting out glasses, pouring wines and clean up.
- Food and wine service. Working with the Hospitality and DTC Experience Manager, caterer and catering event staff to serve food and wine, bus and clean up.
Required:
- Catering or FOH restaurant experience.
- Ability to be flexible with change, problem solve, and adjust to event needs in real time.
- Communicate effectively with coworkers, guests, and supervisors.
- Learn about the event sites and location of event supplies.
- Attention to detail and commitment to providing excellent service.
- Quality oriented, have a positive attitude and the ability to be a self-starter and work independently.
- Must have flexibility with scheduling, willing to work various schedules depending on the event. For the most part, events are during day time hours, but there can be some dinner events lasting until 8 pm, with cleanup and teardown to follow. Although it varies, if selected for a shift, it would most likely be in the range of 5 - 7 hours.
- Age requirement of 21 years or older due to serving alcohol.
Physical Requirements:
Ability to lift up to 40 lbs. on a frequent basis, carry up to 40 lbs. & push and pull up to 20 lbs. on an occasional basis; ability to sit and work at a desk for long periods of time; requires ability to walk and stand; reach outward and upward, climb, crawl, squat, kneel, and bend; requires hand and finger dexterity for keyboarding and working at computer for extended periods of time. Additional physical requirements required as related to domestic/international travel via air and ground transportation. Able to work in all weather conditions including hot/cold weather temperatures, mud, dust, soft soil, uneven terrain.
Location:
This position will be primarily based at our Bonterra Vineyards/Mc Nab Homeplace facility located at 2231 McNab Ranch Road Ukiah, CA with occasional events held at our corporate office located at 12901 Old River Rd Hopland, CA 95449.
Compensation
The target hourly range for this role is $22 to $27.50 per hour. Actual rates will vary and are based on a candidate's relevant education, qualifications, experience, skillset, competencies, internal equity, location and alignment with market data.
About Bonterra Organic Estates
Part of the Viña Concha y Toro family of wineries since 2011, our California winery operation includes Mendocino County winery, production and over 1000 acres of vineyard locations. The company employs approximately 230 across the United States.
To apply
Apply online: https://recruiting2.ultipro.com/FET1003FETZ/JobBoard/c6d65af3-319c-4d5a-8905-6818e98b821b
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