Wine Bar & Tasting Host — Craft Memorable Guest Moments

J Willett Companies Inc; Santa Barbara (CA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discounts

Tip pool

Wine club membership incentives

Job summary

J Willett Companies Inc in Santa Barbara, CA, seeks a Wine Bar and Tasting Room Host to create memorable guest experiences while sharing a passion for fine wines.

Join a vibrant, welcoming environment with a strong tip pool and discounts, plus wine club incentives for top performers. You will guide guests through flights and pairings, tell the story of our wines, and help maintain an inviting tasting room.

Qualifications

• Prior wine service or tasting room experience.
• Strong baseline wine knowledge and ability to explain it clearly.
• Comfort with light food handling and presentation.
• Positive attitude, reliability, and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Providing attentive, knowledgeable service in a tasting room and wine bar setting.
• Guiding guests through wine flights, bottle selections, and food pairings with confidence and clarity.
• Sharing the story of our wines, vineyards, and region in an approachable and engaging way.
• Maintaining a clean, organized, and welcoming space.
• Assisting with light food preparation and service.
• Supporting daily operations as part of a small, collaborative team

Skills

Wine knowledge

Guest service

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Job description

J Willett Companies Inc in Santa Barbara, CA, seeks a Wine Bar and Tasting Room Host to create memorable guest experiences while sharing a passion for fine wines.

Join a vibrant, welcoming environment with a strong tip pool and discounts, plus wine club incentives for top performers. You will guide guests through flights and pairings, tell the story of our wines, and help maintain an inviting tasting room.