Event Support Associate

An Event Support Associate role in Woodinville, WA is available at Chateau Ste. Michelle. This role supports the onsite execution of winery events, including private dinners, lunches, meetings, receptions, community events, and other guest experiences. The Event Support Associate assists with event setup, service, guest hospitality, breakdown, and general event operations to help ensure each event is executed smoothly and delivers an exceptional guest experience.

This is a part-time, hourly role that is eligible for tips. This opportunity may require daytime, evening, weekend, and holiday availability based on scheduled onsite events and business needs.

Ste. Michelle Wine Estates is a Pacific Northwest icon and Washington state's original premium wine company. With roots dating back to 1933, Ste. Michelle helped define American fine wine, earning recognition as one of the nation's most respected premium wine producers. Today, our wines are enjoyed across all 50 states and in more than 100 countries around the world.

Locally owned by the Wyckoff family of Eastern Washington, Ste. Michelle Wine Estates is dedicated to crafting exceptional wines that reflect the distinctive character of Washington and Oregon's renowned growing regions. Our award-winning portfolio includes Chateau Ste. Michelle, 14 Hands, Columbia Crest, Liquid Light, ESTIVAL, ETHOS, Spring Valley Vineyard, and Northstar of Washington. Ste. Michelle Wine Estates also serves as the sales agent for Oregon wineries A to Z Wineworks, Erath and REX HILL, and for Trothe and Sagebreaker from Washington's Horse Heaven Hills AVA.

Event Support Associate job responsibilities include:

• Support onsite execution of winery events, including dinners, lunches, meetings, receptions, community events, and other hospitality experiences.
• Assist with event setup, including tables, chairs, place settings, linens, decor, signage, service stations, and other event materials.
• Provide attentive, professional service to guests, including greeting, directing, serving food and beverages, clearing tables, and responding to guest needs.
• Partner with event, culinary, tasting room, and hospitality teams to ensure event timelines, service standards, and guest expectations are met.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of event spaces before, during, and after events.
• Assist with event breakdown, including clearing tables, resetting spaces, packing supplies, removing trash, and returning equipment and materials to designated areas.
• Communicate event needs, guest requests, timing updates, and operational concerns to event leadership.
• Help create a welcoming, polished, and hospitable environment that reflects Chateau Ste. Michelle service standards.

Physical Requirements:

• Able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Stand and walk for extended periods of time.
• Ability to work in various weather conditions.

Position Requirements:

• Must be at least 21 years of age with a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Class 12 MAST Permit and Food Handler's Permit required.
• Prior hospitality, restaurant, banquet, catering, tasting room, or event service experience preferred.
• Strong guest service skills with a professional, warm, and welcoming presence.
• Ability to follow direction, stay organized, and contribute positively as part of a team.
• Strong verbal communication skills and ability to communicate guest or operational needs clearly.
• 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:

$17.67 - $22.99 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.

• Health Care Coverage including medical, dental, vision & prescription - eligible on date of hire for full-time employees
• Paid Vacation & Holidays
• 401(k) with Employer Match and Supplemental Contribution
• Employee Wine Discounts

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! If you are interested in a Event Support Associate position in Woodinville, WA please apply now.

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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.