Job Description

Job Description:

McMenamins Edgefield Winery is Currently Seeking an Assistant Winemaker to Join Our Team!

Located on a historic 74-acre estate, McMenamins Edgefield Winery is located just 15 minutes outside Portland in Troutdale, Oregon. In addition to the winery & cidery, Edgefield is home to a historic hotel, three restaurants, multiple bars, a brewery, a distillery, a golf course, a spa, and much more. Our winery works with a wide variety of grapes from Oregon and Washington. We process around 275 tons of grapes annually and produce still, sparkling, and fortified wines, as well as making hard cider and seasonal specialty ciders.

Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited To:
•  Produce excellent & high-quality products for customers to enjoy
•  Excellent attention to detail
•  Excellent customer service & communication skills
•  Effectively supervise employees
•  Accurately work with numbers
•  Remain calm and focused in a deadline-oriented work environment
•  Plan actions ahead, multi-task, organize and structure work
•  Comply with safety and policy guidelines
•  Must value diversity and the ability to work with individuals from different backgrounds
•  Practice safe lifting techniques with the help of another person as necessary - Heavy lifting will include moving hoses, pallets, kegs, cases of wine, etc.
•  Computer work including fine hand manipulation and repetitive use of hands, including typing and writing
•  Work for long periods on feet including frequent walking and stair climbing and safe use of ladders
•  Perform repetitive movement such as pushing, pulling, bending, some twisting and stooping
•  Perform fine hand manipulation including handling small and large objects, writing, and use of wine making equipment, etc.
•  Communicate clearly, be positive, polite, and cooperative with co-workers, managers, vendors, and customers
•  Work around various heat sources, including gas burners and boiling vats
•  Work with chemicals used in the winemaking and sanitation process
•  Wear protective clothing and safety devices
•  Safety work with and around compressed gases including carbon dioxide and nitrogen
•  Participate in wine education with employees and customers as necessary

Qualified Applicants Must:
•  Bachelor of Science in Enology required or equivalent degree
•  Previous wine cellar experience required
•  Thorough knowledge of wine and wine making
•  Previous supervisory experience preferred
•  A flexible schedule including days, evenings, weekends and holidays

Benefits We Offer:
•  Perks and employee discounts: $45 hotel rooms, 40% off bottles of wine, access to concerts, Happy Hour beverage pricing all day, 40% off McMenamins apparel & spa •  services, shift meal credits and more
•  Comprehensive insurance benefits package, including vision, medical, dental, chiro and alternative care to eligible employees
•  401(K) plan with employer contribution to eligible employees
•  Paid time off (PTO)
•  Neighborhood pubs and hotels with opportunities to work at other locations like our winery or Edgefield concerts
•  Belief in a work/life balance
•  Be part of a fun team and positive work environment
•  Multiple career path opportunities - we have staff who have gone from front desk attendants to sales associates; from server to manager and many other continuing stories within McMenamins

Community Involvement:
•  Resurrection of historic buildings and properties in large and small Northwest communities
•  Giving back financially to local schools & non-profits near each location
•  Helping other local businesses grow with collaborative products
•  Our Pubs and Properties are places for all -- to gather, relax, converse, and create a strong foundation for the fabric that makes up a neighborhood

We offer excellent opportunities for growth and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, chiro, vision, PTO, and 401(k) to eligible employees. For more information about the winery, visit

No phone calls please. E.O.E.

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Full time, Seasonal work, Local area, Flexible hours, Shift work, Afternoon shift,

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