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Part-Time Wine Specialist

The Duckhorn Portfolio is North America’s premier luxury wine company. We were established in 1976 by Dan and Margaret Duckhorn. Today, 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 will host our guests on a variety of tasting options, from seated tastings to more intimate and in-depth educational experiences.

What we will ask you to do:

Host engaging, unique and memorable wine tasting experiences for party sizes of 1-20 people
Current with Food Safety & Responsible Alcohol Serving Trainings
Educate guests about Duckhorn Portfolio’s history pertaining to Paraduxx
Anticipate guest needs and find ways to over-deliver on expectations
Encouraging wine sales after a successful wine tasting
Using Wine Direct and TOCK to assist with purchases and booking appointments
Assist guests with information to restaurants, hotels, and other wineries as needed
Host Industry, Trade, Elevated, VIP and Auction Pass Winner Tastings
Knowledgeable in sales goals, focused to assist the department in achieving goals

What you will need:

Minimum High School diploma or equivalent
Minimum 6 months wine industry or hospitality experience
Knowledge of general winemaking and viticulture techniques or strong willingness to learn
Ability to acquire specific knowledge of Duckhorn Wine Company
Excellent communication skills
Ability to lift 42 pounds, on a repeated basis
Basic computer skills, including POS and reservation systems
Flexible schedule to include weekends and some evenings
Able to stand for long periods of time

What we will provide:

Paid time off and 10 paid holidays
401(k) plan where we invest 10% of your wages every year for your retirement at no cost to you, subject to management discretion
A diverse team of coworkers that care about each other in a fun, exciting work environment
A company that promotes from within and provides great training and development opportunities
Hourly Range: $20 - $21/hr DOE

Duckhorn Wine Company Glassdoor Company Review

4.2

Duckhorn Wine Company DE&I Review

3.9

CEO of Duckhorn Wine Company

Alex Ryan

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By Duckhorn Wine Company

Duckhorn Wine Company has helped set the standard for American fine wine for four decades. Founded by Dan and Margaret Duckhorn with the launch of Duckhorn Vineyards in 1976, the Duckhorn luxury portfolio has evolved to include Decoy, Goldeneye, P...

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INDUSTRY

Consumer Product Manufacturing

TEAM SIZE

201-500

LOCATION

Hybrid, based in Saint Helena, CA

DATE POSTED

April 15, 2023