Wine Specialist

Duckhorn Wine Company • Philo, CA

6d • $19 - $21 • Onsite

About The Position

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. This position is full time and located at our Goldeneye Winery in Philo, CA.

Requirements

• Minimum high school diploma or equivalent.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Minimum 6 months wine industry or hospitality experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Champion exceptional hospitality creating a culture of “yes” for guests and coworkers alike.
• Work as a unified team to achieve wine sales and club membership sign-up goals.
• Educate guests about our history and wines, including knowledge about all brands offered in The Duckhorn Portfolio.
• Host unique, educational tastings for all guests including Trade and VIP groups, providing engaging tours as directed.
• Maintain tasting room presentation, cleanliness, inventory, and daily opening and closing procedures.
• Respond to guest inquiries, reservations, phone calls, and requests for local recommendations.
• Stay current on wine industry trends, reviews, and regional wineries to enhance guest recommendations.
• Collaborate with Sales, Events, Marketing, and tasting room teams to support events and business needs.

Benefits

• Health benefits for you and your family, including medical/dental/vision (with a competitively priced employee contribution to premium), and disability, life, & pet insurance.
• Paid time off and 11 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, provides great training and a generous tuition reimbursement program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED