The WALT Back Staff position is responsible for tour set up, break down, and assistance during experiences. Tasks include setting tasting room, preparing food accompaniment, washing and polishing glassware, stocking wines, retrieving wine for pick-ups, and assisting as needed in the tasting room. Lifting is required for equipment and boxes of wines. This person must be a friendly team player, attentive to details and responsible.

Responsibilities Include:

Follow the directions of the Management team to set-up, service and tear down tours and events.
Prepare food items, menus, glassware and all set up for public tours throughout the day
Cleaning prior to, during and following tours and events (includes kitchens, restrooms, outdoor seating areas, walkways, kitchens and offices.)
Wash and polish glassware, dishes and silverware.
Ensuring sufficient supplies (glasses, china, silver, linens, wines, etc.) are in place.
Ensure equipment is in good working order. Identify any equipment that needs to be cleaned, repaired or replaced.
Ensure the safety of all employees and guests.
Handle additional responsibilities as required by management

Requirements:

Must be at least 21 years old in order to serve alcohol.
Previous experience in hospitality service preferably in a winery setting or restaurant.
Must agree to participate in random drug testing as required. HALL maintains a drug-free work environment.
Must be willing to go through background check.
Physical requirements:

Requires continuous standing and carrying 50 lbs.; occasional climbing, stooping, twisting and fine manipulation; intermittent bending.

Hours & days required:

Excellent attendance is required with flexibility to work the hours as determined by business needs, including nights and weekends.

Compensation & Benefits:

Hourly rate dependent on experience with potential for bonus
Among others, benefits include Health Insurance (Medical, Dental and Vision), paid vacation, paid volunteer work, 401K, and discounts on wines. (*Full time status required for some benefits)

About HALL Family Wines:

HALL, WALT and BACA produce critically acclaimed Cabernet Sauvignons, Pinot Noirs and Zinfandels that stand among the best in the world. We are deeply committed to the production of exceptional wines that are reflections of the land from which the grapes are grown. We are proud leaders in sustainability, having built the first LEED Gold winery in California, in addition to our 11 certified sustainable (CCWA) Estate vineyards.

At HALL Family Wines, we strive to do the right thing, to follow responsible business practices and to give back to our communities. We believe in the philosophy of leaving the world better than we found it, a philosophy we have been putting into action for 50 years, both in business and through our family Foundation, established in 1977.
Hall Wines is an equal employment opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants without regard to gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, religion, veteran or disability status.

If values and community responsibility are important factors for you in choosing a place to work, if you enjoy working in an environment that prizes creativity, and if you hold yourself to a high standard of excellence in your job performance, this position may be a good fit for you.