Part-Time Luxury Wine Experience Host

Tasting Room Expo; Hollister (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Paid time off

401(k) plan

Career development

Training opportunities

Job summary

The Duckhorn Portfolio seeks an engaging Host to lead wine tasting experiences for 1–20 guests, blending hospitality with sales. You will stay current on Food Safety & Responsible Alcohol Serving trainings and share the story of our portfolio with guests.

In this role you’ll assist guests with restaurant and hotel recommendations, manage reservations using POS and TOCK, and contribute to meeting sales goals while delivering memorable service across Industry, Trade, VIP, and Auction tastings.

Qualifications

• Minimum high school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 6 months wine industry or hospitality experience preferred.
• Knowledge of general winemaking and viticulture techniques or willingness to learn.
• Ability to acquire specific knowledge about The Duckhorn Portfolio.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Basic computer skills, including POS and reservation systems.
• Ability to work weekends and select holidays.
• Able to stand for long periods of time.

Responsibilities

• Host wine tasting experiences for 1–20 guests.
• Stay current with Food Safety & Responsible Alcohol Serving trainings.
• Educate guests about The Duckhorn Portfolio’s history.
• Anticipate guest needs and over-deliver on expectations.
• Encourage wine sales after a successful wine tasting.
• Use Wine Direct and TOCK to assist with purchases and booking appointments.
• Assist guests with information to restaurants, hotels, and other wineries as needed.
• Host Industry, Trade, Elevated, VIP and Auction Pass Winner Tastings.
• Knowledgeable in sales goals, focused to assist the department in achieving goals.

Skills

Customer service

Excellent communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

POS systems

Reservation systems

Job description

The Duckhorn Portfolio seeks an engaging Host to lead wine tasting experiences for 1–20 guests, blending hospitality with sales. You will stay current on Food Safety & Responsible Alcohol Serving trainings and share the story of our portfolio with guests.

In this role you’ll assist guests with restaurant and hotel recommendations, manage reservations using POS and TOCK, and contribute to meeting sales goals while delivering memorable service across Industry, Trade, VIP, and Auction tastings.