Wine Program Manager

Pali Wine Co.; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company that values wine as much as you do! This full-time leadership role focuses on managing a dynamic wine program, leading hospitality, and enhancing guest experiences in a vibrant San Diego setting. You will curate wines, educate staff, and foster a culture of professionalism and curiosity. If you have a passion for wine and a knack for hospitality, this is your chance to make a meaningful impact in an exciting environment.

Qualifications

• Must be over 21 years old with demonstrable wine knowledge.
• Availability for a full-time, in-person role in San Diego.

Responsibilities

• Manage the wine program, including sourcing, inventory, and costs.
• Lead wine tastings and educate service staff.
• Coordinate wine club communications and events.

Skills

Wine Knowledge

Hospitality Management

Inventory Management

Customer Service

Job description

Description

We’re looking for someone who doesn’t just work with wine, but truly cares about it. This role is for someone who has put in time tasting, learning, and forming their own point of view. You should have favorite producers, clear opinions, and a real understanding of what makes a wine exciting, aligned with our values: wines that are responsibly farmed, thoughtfully made, and full of character.

This is a full-time, guest-facing, floor leadership role. You’ll spend most of your time working service, leading hospitality, and supporting the team on the floor. You’ll also manage all aspects of our wine program, from inventory and sourcing to staff education and guest experience. You will report directly to the Executive General Manager and work closely with ownership to develop a wine program that reflects our identity.

Key Responsibilities

• Wine Program Management: Source and curate wines, manage purchasing, inventory, and costs, maintain accurate wine entries, keep the wine list current, monitor sales and costs, and build systems to improve efficiency.

• Wine Club: Launch and oversee the wine club, coordinate communications and fulfillment, plan wine events with the team.

• Service & Education: Support service staff, lead wine tastings and education, ensure proper storage and presentation, make pairing recommendations, and work behind the bar when needed.

• Leadership & Events: Collaborate on wine list development, organize wine-focused events, foster a culture of professionalism and curiosity, and bring new ideas to the restaurant.

Requirements

• Must be over 21 years old
• Demonstrable wine knowledge
• Availability for a full-time, in-person role in San Diego (Wednesday - Sunday)
• Flexibility to open or close as scheduled, with shifts starting as early as 2 PM on weekdays and 8 AM on weekends, and ending as late as 12 AM
• Report to the Executive General Manager and work closely with ownership