About this role
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 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 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
- 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 and provides great training and development opportunities
Other facts
About Duckhorn Wine Company
By following this page, you represent that you are over the age of 21. © The Duckhorn Portfolio, St. Helena, CA. Please enjoy our wines responsibly. The Duckhorn Portfolio is North America’s premier luxury wine company, with eleven wineries, ten state-of-the-art winemaking facilities, five tasting rooms and over 2,200 coveted acres of vineyards spanning 37 Estate properties. Established in 1976, when vintners Dan and Margaret Duckhorn founded Napa Valley’s Duckhorn Vineyards, today, our portfolio features some of North America’s most revered wineries, including Duckhorn Vineyards, Decoy, Kosta Browne, Sonoma-Cutrer, Goldeneye, Calera, Greenwing, Paraduxx, Migration, Canvasback and Postmark. Sourcing grapes from our own Estate vineyards and fine growers in Napa Valley, Sonoma County, Anderson Valley, California’s North and Central coasts, Oregon and Washington State, we offer a curated and comprehensive portfolio of acclaimed luxury wines with price points ranging from $20 to $230 across more than 15 varietals. Our wines are available throughout the United States, on five continents, and in more than 50 countries around the world.
What you'll do
- The Wine Specialist will host engaging wine tasting experiences for guests and educate them about The Duckhorn Portfolio's history. They will also assist with wine sales and provide information about local amenities.
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