D A R I O U S H Position Opening: Executive Assistant

Company Overview:
Darioush was founded with the mission of graciously sharing uncommon perspectives of the world in an extraordinary way. Our purpose is two-fold: to produce world-class, distinctive wines from our southern Napa Valley vineyards and craft engaging hospitality experiences that redefine modern luxury.

The Darioush experience is rooted in a strong culture of people. Human relationships are the foundation of the winery and are at the heart of all we do and believe. Proprietors Darioush, Shahpar and Sally Khaledi’s philosophy is that every member of the winery is family.

Position Summary: A Darioush Executive Assistant is a support position for our Proprietors, Darioush, Shahpar and Sally Khaledi and our Executive team. This role requires sincerity, discretion, excellent verbal and written communication, and attention to detail.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
Administrative
•  Take pride and enjoyment in managing multiple interdepartmental projects and schedules
•  Utilize winery calendar and task management tools with key events and tasks
•  Compose, edit, and proofread letters, reports, and other correspondence
•  Prepare and process timely and accurate executive expense reports
•  Oversight and ordering of winery supplies, postage, copy machines, etc.

Executive Support
•  Coordinate and support meetings and communications for leadership team and outside parties
•  Facilitate hospitality experiences and reservations for select VIP trade and consumer guests
•  Administrate and manage travel and reservations for the Proprietors and Executive team

Professionalism
•  Assignments may involve work of confidential and/or complex nature
•  Requires considerable discretion, judgement, tact, and diplomacy
•  Maintain and secure sensitive files, records, and credentials

Qualifications:
The ideal Executive Assistant candidate will be a consummate team player with a strong work ethic and great verbal and written communication. A sense of humor and kind nature will ensure best fit amongst our team of caring and hard-working professionals. Minimum 3-5 years of experience working with an Executive in a winery setting. Must have valid driver’s license and good driving record. This position requires weekends and some holidays. Must be able to lift 15 – 50lbs.

Growth Opportunity:
Darioush is a dynamic winery that has experienced continuous growth since inception in 1997. Our continual evolution requires even more experienced and capable team members. At Darioush, we are stewards of careers. Each member is hired with long-term retention and growth within the company in mind.