HostHostess job

Laurel Ridge is one of Oregons oldest family-owned and operated wineries. We are looking for a friendly welcoming personality to join our Hospitality Team as a Part-time host/servers assistant. The primary function of this role is to support our Tasting Room Associates as they create a memorable experience for guests. This position plays an integral role in the flow timeliness and high-end service goal of our Hospitality Program. This is an entry level position perfect for someone looking to get their feet wet in the industry or looking for a fun interactive part-time job. 16 prior customer service appreciated but not required.

Hours

• 5-15 hours per week mainly Fridays/Saturdays/Sundays (we ask a minimum of 1 day a week of consistent availability - as an example is available every Saturday.)

Responsibilities

• Answering the phones and making reservations
• Greeting customers and making them feel welcome
• Seat guests according to the seating chart
• Bus clean and reset tables
• Prepare and serve cheese boards and simple food items
• Wash dishes and buff stemware
• Monitor tasting areas to ensure safety sanitation and tidiness and take action on areas that need improvement

Assist in restocking wine and handling merchandise including organizing tagging merch stocking etc

Accurately pack outgoing orders and assist the tasting room associates with tasks related to serving and selling wine

Compensation

Hourly wage DOE plus a tip share from sales associates wine and merchandise discount

Qualifications

• Friendly and outgoing personality
• Ability to listen and strong verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Must be able to work weekends and the occasional evening shift
• Must have or be willing to get a Food Handlers card
• Must be able to lift 40lbs
• Must be able to and stand on your feet for long periods of time and walk at least 10000 steps per shift
• Must be able to bend stoop squat push and crouch on a daily basis

Please email a little about yourself and any relevant work or volunteer experience along with your contact information. We are looking forward to receiving your application. Thank you.