Job Details
Oregon's leading winery seeks an experienced Tasting Room Manager/Sommelier. King Estate Winery, known as a destination location in Eugene, Oregon, includes an elegant on-site tasting room, multiple guest houses and event venues in one of the state s most beautiful settings. This is a great opportunity for a career-minded individual who thrives in hospitality and customer service and demonstrates strong business acumen.
Key Qualifications:
Certified Sommelier
An energetic and positive leader who treats all staff with courtesy and respect
A commitment to the hospitality industry
Strong financial and business acumen with proven ability to oversee cost control, labor, management, and bottom line profitability
Capable of assuming responsibility for inventory management
Experience in hiring, training and mentoring staff with the ability to lead in a high-stress environment
Enthusiasm for wine and culinary trends
Ability to forecast needs for peak season
Experience & Education:
Five (5) years or more of experience in wine service in a fast-paced tasting room
A minimum of five (5) years of experience in Food & Beverage cost control and labor forecasting
Successful history in personnel management
Strong wine knowledge. Sommelier certification or WSET preferred but not required
Computer skills including Revel, Tock, Gather, POS software and Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel) highly preferred
Ability to work a flexible schedule including evenings, weekends and holidays as required
Strong interpersonal skills including the ability to relate to associates across all levels of the organization
Ability to manage multiple projects with a thorough focus on detail
Must exhibit the highest level of professionalism in dealing with sensitive and confidential information
Demonstrated leadership, analytical, problem-solving and decision-making abilities
Experience effectively managing staff, schedules, budgets and business practices
Event coordination experience: planning, organizing, scheduling and staffing
Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications and includes full company benefits. Please submit your r sum /CV to . This position is based in Eugene, Oregon.