Hiring

Are you passionate about hospitality, fine wine, and creating unforgettable guest moments? This is your chance to build a meaningful career at one of Washington’s most respected and pioneering wineries. Pepper Bridge Winery is rooted in tradition, yet forward-thinking in our approach—and we're looking for an enthusiastic, detail-oriented professional to help shape and lead our tasting room in Walla Walla, WA.

As the Tasting Room Manager, you’ll have the opportunity to be at the forefront of our hospitality—the first line of introduction for the wonderful guests that visit for our tastings and tours that showcase the best of Walla Walla Valley. You’ll help shape every aspect of the guest journey—from warm welcomes and wine education to behind-the-scenes systems that keep our high standards running smoothly. This full-time role blends luxury hospitality with strategic operations, team leadership, professional growth, and community engagement, and offers a rare balance of autonomy and stability.

You’ll be joining a close-knit, passionate team that values excellence, authenticity, and innovation. If you’re someone who thrives in a luxury hospitality environment, has a talent for storytelling and guest engagement, and wants to be part of something truly special—we’d love to meet you.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver exceptional, luxury hospitality through tastings, tours, and concierge-style service
• Lead and mentor the Tasting Room team, with a focus on professionalism and wine expertise
• Maintain in-depth knowledge of our wines, vineyards, production techniques, and brand story
• Manage day-to-day operations including POS, reservations, opening/closing, cash handling, and inventory
• Execute winery events and collaborate with the Marketing team on guest outreach and promotions
• Oversee food and merchandise purchasing and inventory
• Stay active in the local wine community by visiting and hosting neighboring tasting rooms

Requirements:

• Must be 21 years of age or older
• Strong sales and leadership skills
• Must be available for our busiest days (Friday – Sunday are the core), and occasional evenings for special events
• Experienced in writing professional correspondence and procedures
• Proficient computer skills—able to problem solve; use POS systems and Microsoft Office
• Required to lift and move product weighing up to 50 pounds
• Required to engage in frequent walking and standing

Pepper Bridge Winery is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

To apply, please send a cover letter and resume to our Hospitality Manager, Andrea Johnson