Wine Country Tasting Room Host

TMC Group LLC; Solvang (CA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Buttonwood Farm & Winery in Santa Ynez, CA is seeking a hospitality-focused Tasting Room Associate to join our team. You’ll welcome guests, educate them about our wines, and guide tastings with warmth and care.

Ideal candidates have winery tasting room experience, strong hospitality and communication skills, and weekend availability. You’ll work both indoors and outdoors, contribute to events, and help maintain a welcoming atmosphere for guests.

Qualifications

• Previous winery tasting room experience.
• Weekend availability required.
• Strong hospitality and customer service skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to speak with guests about wine and the winery experience.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Professional appearance and demeanor.

Responsibilities

• Welcome guests and provide a warm, engaging tasting room experience.
• Educate guests about Buttonwood wines, vineyard history, and winemaking practices.
• Conduct wine tastings and make thoughtful recommendations based on guest preferences.
• Process wine, merchandise, and club sales accurately through the POS system.
• Promote wine club memberships and special events.
• Maintain tasting room cleanliness, organization, and presentation standards.
• Assist with inventory, restocking, opening, and closing duties.
• Support winery events, private tastings, and special guest experiences as needed.
• Collaborate with team members to create a positive and welcoming atmosphere for guests.

Skills

Hospitality

Customer service

Communication

Teamwork

Tools

POS systems

Job description

Buttonwood Farm & Winery in Santa Ynez, CA is seeking a hospitality-focused Tasting Room Associate to join our team. You’ll welcome guests, educate them about our wines, and guide tastings with warmth and care.

Ideal candidates have winery tasting room experience, strong hospitality and communication skills, and weekend availability. You’ll work both indoors and outdoors, contribute to events, and help maintain a welcoming atmosphere for guests.