The Duckhorn Portfolio
Seasonal Part-Time Wine Specialist (Paraduxx Winery)
The Duckhorn Portfolio, Napa, California, United States, 94559
Seasonal Part-Time Wine Specialist (Paraduxx Winery)
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Seasonal Part-Time Wine Specialist (Paraduxx Winery)
role at
The Duckhorn Portfolio .
The Duckhorn Portfolio provides pay ranges. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.
Base pay range
$21.00/hr - $23.00/hr
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, Sonoma-Cutrer, 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 engages, educates, and entertains wine enthusiasts of all levels, has an appreciation for the diverse wine and food culture, and suggests other luxury offerings within the same wine region.
The estimated time frame for this seasonal position is 3 months.
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 The Duckhorn Portfolio’s history
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 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
Able to stand for long periods of time
What We Will Provide
Competitive compensation including hourly pay plus performance-based incentives and gratuities
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
Generous Commuter Program, Employee Assistance Program, merchandise and wine discounts, and other benefits to encourage a healthy work life balance
Job Details
Seniority level: Entry level
Employment type: Part-time
Job function: Management and Manufacturing
Industries: Beverage Manufacturing
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Seasonal Part-Time Wine Specialist (Paraduxx Winery)
role at
The Duckhorn Portfolio .
The Duckhorn Portfolio provides pay ranges. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.
Base pay range
$21.00/hr - $23.00/hr
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, Sonoma-Cutrer, 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 engages, educates, and entertains wine enthusiasts of all levels, has an appreciation for the diverse wine and food culture, and suggests other luxury offerings within the same wine region.
The estimated time frame for this seasonal position is 3 months.
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 The Duckhorn Portfolio’s history
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 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
Able to stand for long periods of time
What We Will Provide
Competitive compensation including hourly pay plus performance-based incentives and gratuities
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
Generous Commuter Program, Employee Assistance Program, merchandise and wine discounts, and other benefits to encourage a healthy work life balance
Job Details
Seniority level: Entry level
Employment type: Part-time
Job function: Management and Manufacturing
Industries: Beverage Manufacturing
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