Luxury Tasting Room Back Waiter — Weekend Shifts

Realm-Cellars; St. Helena (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Realm Cellars is seeking a Back Waiter to join the tasting room team. You will support Ambassadors during tastings, maintain pristine service areas, and assist with food service for enhanced tastings and estate events. This role suits someone with fine-dining instincts and a desire to build a career in wine and luxury hospitality.

Shifts run 10:00am–5:00pm on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, with occasional extended hours during peak seasons. Must be 21+ and legally eligible to work in the U.S.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of service experience in fine dining, a luxury hotel, or premium tasting room.
• WSET or CMS coursework is a plus, not a requirement.
• Able to work weekends (Fri, Sat, Sun) and some holidays.
• 21+ with ability to work legally in the U.S.; CA food handler card (or willingness to obtain).
• CA food handler card preferred or willing to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Execute daily mise en place: tasting room setup, table settings, stemware polishing, and service stations prepared to spec
• Support Ambassadors during tastings — pouring water, clearing and resetting glassware, running wine and food courses
• Maintain immaculate service areas throughout the day, including discreet resets between guest parties
• Assist with food service for enhanced tastings and estate events, coordinating with culinary partners
• Manage stemware and service inventory: washing, polishing, tracking, and flagging breakage or shortages
• Support event setup and breakdown for member milestones, releases, and private experiences
• Uphold Realm's standards of discretion, warmth, and precision in every guest interaction

Skills

Fine dining service

Front-of-house

Wine curiosity

Education

CA food handler card

Job description

Realm Cellars is seeking a Back Waiter to join the tasting room team. You will support Ambassadors during tastings, maintain pristine service areas, and assist with food service for enhanced tastings and estate events. This role suits someone with fine-dining instincts and a desire to build a career in wine and luxury hospitality.

Shifts run 10:00am–5:00pm on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, with occasional extended hours during peak seasons. Must be 21+ and legally eligible to work in the U.S.