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Front Desk Receptionist

Foley Family Wines & Spirits

Santa Rosa, CA

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Job Description:

The History of Foley Family Wines & Spirits
In spring of 1996, Bill & Carol Foley purchased 1,000 acres of lush and fertile earth within the then relatively unknown Sta. Rita Hills region of Santa Barbara County. Their plan – produce hand-crafted Chardonnay and Pinot Noir that reflected the best of California’s Central Coast. Named for their two daughters – Lindsey & Courtney – Lincourt Vineyards was born, and with it, the beginning of Foley Family Wines & Spirits.

In the 25 years since, Foley Family Wines & Spirits has grown into one of the world’s largest producers of fine wine, adding some of the industry’s most valuable wineries, located in the most recognized winemaking regions, including Napa, Sonoma, the Pacific Northwest, and New Zealand. Today, the Foley Family Wines & Spirits portfolio boasts a number of the most-celebrated names in wine, including Chalk Hill Estate, Chalone, Ferrari-Carano, and Sebastiani

Job Summary
The receptionist is the first point of contact for visitors and clients, responsible for front desk activities, providing administrative support, and ensuring a positive experience for all guests. This is the corporate office for Foley Family Wines & Spirits.

** This is an onsite position, M-F 7:30am - 4pm or 8:00am - 4:30pm. **

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
•  Answer phone lines and direct calls accordingly for Foley Family Wines & Spirits
•  Greet visitors and direct them to their meeting.
•  Help with set up/clean-up of wine tastings and office events.
•  Manage conference room scheduling to ensure efficient use of space and smooth meeting flow
•  Keep conference rooms tidy after meetings.
•  Daily walk around to ensure office windows closed/doors locked.
•  Monitor office supplies inventory and place orders when directed.
•  Act as a main point of contact for appliance repairs and maintenance.
•  Maintain kitchen supplies
•  Ensure that all mail rooms are stocked, clean and organized.
•  Sort mail, prepare envelopes and labels.
•  Arrange for courier service when necessary.
•  Safety: Monitor first aid kits and replenish as necessary. Inspect all fire extinguishers in building monthly, schedule annual service.
•  Create and distribute information for corporate office events and Company updates.
•  Assist with quarterly employee wine distribution.
•  Support FFWS vehicle registrations.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Other Abilities
•  Must be friendly and welcoming with a proactive and outgoing work style
•  Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
•  Proficient in scheduling tasks and meetings in Microsoft Outlook
•  Enjoy working in a team environment
•  Excel and thrive in a flexible and fast-changing environment
•  Ability to prioritize and accomplish tasks in an efficient and timely manner
•  Embrace Company Core Values – Teamwork, Commitment, Quality, Integrity, Safety, Entrepreneurship and FUN!

Education & Experience
•  High School Diploma or equivalent plus a year hospitality, business to consumer customer service, retail sales, experience, or inbound phone experience
•  Previous experience in a fast-paced role in a winery, restaurant, retail or as an administrative assistant

Company Core Values:
Teamwork – Be a Spirited Partner
Commitment – Crush Every Day
Quality – Good vs. Grape: It’s All in The Details
Integrity – It Takes a Community
Safety – Tend the Vines
Entrepreneurship – Love the Wine You’re With
Fun! - Smile! You Have Purple Teeth!

Foley Family Wines & Spirits provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status or any other characteristic protected under federal, state or local law.

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Additional Information:

Job Posted:
Thursday, January 8th
Type of Work:
Full Time
Job Level:
Associate
Compensation:
$‌24.OO ‍−‌ $26.25

Contact Information:

Foley Family Wines & Spirits
Ursula Donahue