TASTING ROOM BARBACK

Wine Road Vintners•Sherwood, OR

2d•$0 - $17•Onsite

About The Position

Hawks View Winery is seeking a Tasting Room Barback to assist servers with the wine and food pairing experience. This role involves setting up and maintaining tasting counters, ensuring servers have the necessary tools to exceed guest expectations and sales goals. The Barback is a support role to a sales position and must possess a service and sales mindset. The position is physically demanding, requiring the ability to lift 50-pound cases of wine regularly for stocking.

Requirements

Must have mostly open availability and be available to work weekends and holidays.
Able to stand for long periods of time and lift/move 40+ lbs. regular
Must be able to work in a standing position for long periods of time.
Able to stand, walk and bend for extended periods of time.
Ability to work in high and low temperatures.
Must be available to work weekends and holidays.
Must have, or be willing to obtain, a Food Handlers Card and OLCC permit.
Able to engage guests in a clear and professional manner.
Be willing and able to work under pressure and in a high-paced work environment.
Ability to multitask while staying organized.

Nice To Haves

Experience with wine, retail, and/or hospitality desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

Assist servers with wine and food pairing experience.
Set up and maintain tasting counters for servers.
Ensure servers have all necessary tools to exceed guest expectations and sales goals.
Ensure the safety of guests and associates.
Maintain professional etiquette as set by the Hawks View Winery values and standards.
Greet guests with a smile and respond quickly to requests in a friendly and courteous manner.
Ensure wine is stocked at all tasting counters and wine storage areas.
Prep and maintain all stations with wine, glasses, ice, towels and supplies.
Perform any task as requested by the Tasting Room Manager or Tasting Room Lead including cleaning, stocking, kitchen prep, etc. in support of the tasting room experience.
Collect empty glasses and dishes and maintain a clean premise.
Assist kitchen in food preparation and deliver food to guest tables as needed.
Carry wine and merchandise to guests’ cars as needed.
Understand and adhere to environmental standards set by the winery.