Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Hourly
Range $24.00 - $26.00
Benefits
Company-paid Basic Life and AD&D Insurance
long-term disability
employee assistance plan
Vision Insurance
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Voluntary Short-term Disability
additional life and AD&D insurance
Commuter Benefits
parking benefits
Holiday PTO
sick leave
vacation accrual
401(k) retirement services
Job Description
Precept Wine is the largest privately owned wine company in the Northwest, known for its comprehensive operations that include vineyards, wineries, and tasting rooms. The company takes pride in fostering a deep connection between its products and customers by maintaining control over the entire winemaking process, from grape to glass. This ensures high-quality wines that reflect the unique characteristics of the Northwest terroir. Precept Wine's dedication to excellence and innovation has made it a leading force in the wine industry, attracting wine enthusiasts and casual drinkers alike. With a strong emphasis on hospitality and community engagement, their tasting rooms serve as welcoming spaces where guests can explore a diverse portfolio of wines, learn about winemaking, and enjoy memorable experiences.
Battle Creek Cellars by Browne Family is Precept Wine’s urban tasting room located in Portland, Oregon. It offers visitors a vibrant and approachable setting to enjoy the company’s wines while experiencing exceptional customer service and a warm atmosphere. The tasting room features regular events, wine club activities, and a thoughtfully curated food program that complements the wine offerings. This location plays a pivotal role in Precept Wine’s direct-to-consumer strategy, connecting the brand with local customers and wine lovers from around the region.
The role of Assistant Tasting Room Manager at Battle Creek Cellars is a hands-on leadership position pivotal to maintaining the high standards and smooth operation of the tasting room. Reporting directly to the General Manager, the Assistant Manager is responsible for supporting daily operations, including floor leadership and shift coverage. The role requires active involvement in many facets of the tasting room’s functions, including staff training and coaching, assisting with the food program, managing wine club activities, coordinating events, supporting marketing efforts, and handling various operational tasks.
This position demands a dynamic individual with strong hospitality skills and passion for wine and food. The Assistant Manager ensures that every guest receives a welcoming and memorable tasting experience. They serve as manager on duty, providing floor presence during opening, closing, and events, and support the team through various tasks such as inventory management, sales promotion, and customer service. They also play a crucial role in onboarding and training staff to deliver outstanding service consistently.
Additionally, this role involves overseeing wine club logistics, managing inventory related to club shipments and pickups, and maintaining detailed member records to help the wine club flourish. The Assistant Manager will assist with the planning and execution of public and private events both on-site and offsite, handling setup, service, and breakdown to ensure events run smoothly.
In support of the tasting room’s food program, the Assistant Manager helps maintain kitchen readiness, food quality, and safety standards, while contributing ideas for menu development and seasonal offerings. They also assist the General Manager with capturing high-quality photos and videos to enhance social media presence, helping to engage the community and promote the tasting room’s offerings.
This is a full-time position averaging more than 32 hours per week, requiring availability for evenings, weekends, and special events. The role is physically active, including standing for long periods and lifting up to 40 pounds. The position also requires an OLCC Service Permit and a Food Handlers Permit.
As an equal opportunity employer, Precept Wine values diversity and inclusion, offering comprehensive benefits including company-paid life and disability insurance, vision coverage, holiday PTO, sick leave, vacation accrual, and 401(k) retirement options. The company’s commitment to employee wellbeing and professional growth makes the Assistant Tasting Room Manager role an excellent opportunity for those passionate about hospitality, wine, and creating unforgettable guest experiences.
Battle Creek Cellars by Browne Family is Precept Wine’s urban tasting room located in Portland, Oregon. It offers visitors a vibrant and approachable setting to enjoy the company’s wines while experiencing exceptional customer service and a warm atmosphere. The tasting room features regular events, wine club activities, and a thoughtfully curated food program that complements the wine offerings. This location plays a pivotal role in Precept Wine’s direct-to-consumer strategy, connecting the brand with local customers and wine lovers from around the region.
The role of Assistant Tasting Room Manager at Battle Creek Cellars is a hands-on leadership position pivotal to maintaining the high standards and smooth operation of the tasting room. Reporting directly to the General Manager, the Assistant Manager is responsible for supporting daily operations, including floor leadership and shift coverage. The role requires active involvement in many facets of the tasting room’s functions, including staff training and coaching, assisting with the food program, managing wine club activities, coordinating events, supporting marketing efforts, and handling various operational tasks.
This position demands a dynamic individual with strong hospitality skills and passion for wine and food. The Assistant Manager ensures that every guest receives a welcoming and memorable tasting experience. They serve as manager on duty, providing floor presence during opening, closing, and events, and support the team through various tasks such as inventory management, sales promotion, and customer service. They also play a crucial role in onboarding and training staff to deliver outstanding service consistently.
Additionally, this role involves overseeing wine club logistics, managing inventory related to club shipments and pickups, and maintaining detailed member records to help the wine club flourish. The Assistant Manager will assist with the planning and execution of public and private events both on-site and offsite, handling setup, service, and breakdown to ensure events run smoothly.
In support of the tasting room’s food program, the Assistant Manager helps maintain kitchen readiness, food quality, and safety standards, while contributing ideas for menu development and seasonal offerings. They also assist the General Manager with capturing high-quality photos and videos to enhance social media presence, helping to engage the community and promote the tasting room’s offerings.
This is a full-time position averaging more than 32 hours per week, requiring availability for evenings, weekends, and special events. The role is physically active, including standing for long periods and lifting up to 40 pounds. The position also requires an OLCC Service Permit and a Food Handlers Permit.
As an equal opportunity employer, Precept Wine values diversity and inclusion, offering comprehensive benefits including company-paid life and disability insurance, vision coverage, holiday PTO, sick leave, vacation accrual, and 401(k) retirement options. The company’s commitment to employee wellbeing and professional growth makes the Assistant Tasting Room Manager role an excellent opportunity for those passionate about hospitality, wine, and creating unforgettable guest experiences.
Job Requirements
- Must be 21 years of age or older
- Ability to lift items up to 40 pounds
- Ability to stand or walk for lengthy periods
- Availability to work evenings, weekends, special events, and shift coverage as needed
- OLCC Service Permit required
- Food Handlers Permit required
Job Qualifications
- Two years of customer service or hospitality experience preferred
- One year of lead, supervisory, or training experience preferred
- Comfort capturing photos and short-form video for a business or organization's social media preferred
- Experience with employee training and food service or kitchen operations preferred
- Passion for wine, food, hospitality, and creating memorable guest experiences
- Strong communication, organization, follow-through, and problem-solving skills
- Comfort using point of sale, reservation, email, spreadsheet, and social media systems
Job Duties
- Provide a welcoming atmosphere and memorable tasting experience for all guests
- Serve as manager on duty and support the team during daily service, opening and closing procedures, and events
- Maintain regular floor presence and be available to cover opening, closing, floor, and event shifts as needed, including evenings and weekends
- Share wine and winery knowledge and effectively promote wine, memberships, food, merchandise, and events
- Support inventory, ordering, reservations, schedules, reporting, calendars, and other assigned tasting room projects
- Play an active role in onboarding, training, and coaching staff in wine, hospitality, sales, food service, systems, and procedures
- Assist with wine club runs, fulfillment, and pickup and shipping preparation
Job Criteria
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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