Tasting Room and Wine Club Manager
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Job Location:
McMinnville, OR - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
FLSA Status: Exempt
Reports To: Senior Director Conference and Event Services
FTE: 1.0
Department: Auxiliary Services
Effective Date: March 2026
Job Summary:
Linfield University is seeking a full-time Hospitality Tasting Room and Wine Club Manager responsible for the day-to-day sales of wines from multiple local wineries as well as the operation of the tasting room wine club and direct-to-consumer sales in McMinnville OR.
This position is responsible for all facets of both the customer and student experience directing and encouraging student employees in all business processes. The role includes store management person-to-person sales wine club development customer and student education and maintenance of the tasting room and its operations.
Work Schedule:
Estimated work schedule is Wednesday through Sunday with hours of 10:00 a.m. 7:00 p.m.
Flexibility is required to accommodate event and engagement responsibilities.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
Oversee all day-to-day operations of the Acorn to Oak Wine Experience in McMinnville OR. This includes sales customer service food and wine service janitorial operations point-of-sale operations and supervising the student tasting room staff.
- Provide daily weekly and monthly inventory tracking and management for all aspects of the business including the warehouse and general upkeep of shelves and grounds.
- Generate and monitor daily sales visitor counts and revenue per capita. Provide monthly and projected sales reports and reconcile and post daily sales logistics into winery software. Demonstrate expertise with QuickBooks Commerce7 or similar systems to provide budgets profit and loss statements and financial analysis.
- Assist in developing and implementing a Wine Club with quarterly or semiannual shipments for pre-enrolled members.
- Set up and execute an event calendar for public and private events for businesses and preferred customers in coordination with Linfield University.
- Collaborate with Linfields Wine Program to develop and execute strategies to increase sales brand awareness and promote the tasting room and wine club membership through events and marketing campaigns.
- Provide direction and communication with students and staff. Work with students on pricing inventory management food offerings and merchandise sales. Collaborate with participating academic departmentsincluding but not limited to Art Music English and Accountingto ensure engagement in the learning lab experience.
- Execute wine club releases in coordination with wineries and customers.
- Execute social media campaigns targeting current and prospective wine club members and partner organizations in coordination with Linfields Wine Program social media efforts.
Required License/Certification:
- Possess a valid drivers license and driving record to become/remain certified to operate Linfield vehicles and equipment.
- Ability to obtain an OLCC servers permit within 60 days of hire.
Preferred License/Certification:
- WSET and/or CMS certifications
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree
- Two or more years of experience working in the wine or hospitality industry preferred
- Must be at least 21 years of age
- Excellent customer service skills and the ability to interact with individuals at all levelsincluding students staff faculty customers and vendorswhile maintaining a professional demeanor in all situations
- Knowledge of the Oregon wine industry
Linfield University participates in E-Verify to verify the identity and work eligibility of all new employees.
To apply please submit your application materials through the Linfield University employment portal. We look forward to learning more about how your experience and passion align with our mission.
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