Seasonal VIP Host

A Seasonal VIP Host role in Woodinville, WA is available at Chateau Ste. Michelle. The VIP Host will hold a critical role with the execution of Chateau Ste. Michelle's Summer Concert Series VIP program. The VIP Host will act as the on-site day of show contact for our VIP guests and provide them hand-on service as needed. The role will also assist the Consumer Events & Concerts Manager and Event Specialists on various deliverables to ensure an exceptional VIP guest experience. The VIP Host will gain experience in customer service, event planning, and the hospitality industry.

This is a seasonal, part-time role. Seasonal roles typically go from May - October. Candidates must have open availability to include evenings and weekends.

Ste. Michelle Wine Estates is the largest wine company in the Pacific Northwest, and among the largest premium wine companies in the U.S, with roots dating back to 1933. Throughout our 90+ year history, what has remained constant is our unwavering commitment to quality, service to our customers, and connection with our community. We are proud that our award-winning wines farmed in Oregon and Washington are an expression of all the best things about the Pacific Northwest - the spirit of people, the abundance of the land, and the excellence-driven culture. Our distinctive portfolio of wines, including Chateau Ste. Michelle, 14 Hands, Columbia Crest, Erath, A to Z Wineworks, REX HILL, Intrinsic, Liquid Light, Northstar, and Spring Valley Vineyard, are enjoyed across the U.S. and distributed in over 100 countries.

VIP Host job responsibilities include:

• Review the guests list prior to each show and understand who is attending our VIP Receptions.
• Assist with training and determining roles and responsibilities of service staff.
• Control inventory of VIP event needs, field supplies, and miscellaneous concert materials.
• Manage onsite VIP guest experience, which includes acting as the onsite day of show point of contact for our VIP guests.
• Assist Event Leads and Event Specialists with guest list management, ticket distributions, and determining seating charts.
• Provide support by addressing any day of show challenges that may arise to ensure a quality guest experience.

Physical Requirements:

• Able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Stand, walk for extended periods of time.

Position Requirements:

• Must be at least 21 years of age with high school diploma or equivalent.
• Customer service experience strongly preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (specifically Excel).
• Strong verbal/written communication skills with ability to communicate effectively in a polished, professional, and friendly manner.
• Ability to work in a group setting productively.
• History of responsible use of alcohol and other appropriate conduct, as well as fitness to be licensed, permitted, and/or certified by state and/or local regulatory bodies.

Your Compensation:

$21.41 - $27.82 per hour based upon relevant experience.

At Ste. Michelle Wine Estates we believe in paying our employees equal pay for equal work. Individual offers are made dependent upon a candidate's prior experience and education level as it pertains to the role.

Benefits of working with Ste. Michelle Wine Estates:

Our Total Rewards programs are designed to attract, motivate, and retain talented, curious people with a passion for innovation, collaboration, continuous improvement, and growth. We offer leading programs that inspire and reward superior performance and foster an inclusive, diverse, and healthy workforce.

Culture at Ste. Michelle:

We Challenge: We are driven to succeed in everything we do, and we challenge ourselves and our team to perform at the highest level.

We Care: We put people first - our team, our consumers, our customers, our communities.

We Collaborate: We believe there is nothing we can't accomplish - together - and we believe lifting up those around us is essential to achieving both individual and collective success.

Harvest your potential, Uncork the possibilities!

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Ste. Michelle Wine Estates is an equal opportunity employer. We consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other protected class. For more information, see the EEOC's "Equal Employment Opportunity is The Law" poster.

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