WINE SPECIALIST

Alloro Vineyard is looking for a dynamic 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 onsite culinary team, Alloro offers a range of experiences from wine tastings to coursed meals.

In this guest-facing position, you'll find success by building new and fostering current club member relationships, driving sales, delivering a heartfelt guest experience, and being of service to 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.

One year-round full-time position is available (32-40 hours per week).
One year-round part-time position is available (20-30 hours per week). This position could offer 30-40 hours per week May through September.

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 own performance on a regular basis
- 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 experience
- Be warm and engaging through all forms of communication with guests and the team
- Steward relationships to increase Cellar Club member conversions while sustaining current Cellar Club members relations
- Effectively suggest, sell, and up-sell wine and food to maximize revenue
- Effectively 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 priorto 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 $30 / hour.
- Annual company contributed 401K
- Spring and fall wine allocation plus discounts on wine
- For full-time team members: medical benefits package including health, dental, and visions; 401K

Located 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.