Company Overview
Founded in 1861 and stewarded by the Mondavi family since 1943, Charles Krug Winery is a Napa Valley icon—a place where history, innovation, and hospitality come together to create extraordinary experiences. As Napa Valley’s first winery and the home of world-class Bordeaux varietals, Charles Krug is not only a destination for exceptional wine but also a cultural hub that hosts unforgettable events, from intimate gatherings to globally recognized performances.
We take pride in offering warm, authentic hospitality- rooted in tradition and delivered with contemporary elegance. Our Event Manager brings this to life by painting a vivid picture of what’s possible for every guest and occasion, inspiring confidence and excitement from the very first conversation.

Position Summary
The Event Manager serves as the primary point of contact and plays a key role in showcasing the estate as a premier and historic venue in Napa Valley. This individual will work closely with outside event coordinators/planners, outside vendors, and internal teams to ensure seamless execution. The external events managed by this role include, but are not limited to, corporate functions, weddings, private celebrations, and annual non-profit gatherings. The Event Manager oversees the full event lifecycle on behalf of Charles Krug Winery—from initial inquiry through execution—ensuring every experience embodies the excellence, hospitality, and heritage of the Charles Krug brand. This role focuses on promoting the venue, delivering exceptional guest experiences, cultivating long-term relationships, and driving wine sales—all while upholding the hospitality, heritage, and high standards of the estate.

Key Responsibilities
•  Serve as the lead contact for all external event inquiries; conduct property tours, manage event contracts, security deposits and final payments, and provide vendor referrals for catering, rentals, planning, and more.
•  Coordinate wine tastings for prospective clients, personally or by coordinating with the Tasting Room and Membership Manager.
•  Ensure event spaces are guest-ready: clean, stocked, climate-controlled, and fully functional. Coordinate with facilities and maintenance team as needed.
•  Oversee post-event breakdowns and walkthroughs to verify cleanup, proper storage of assets, and follow-up with vendors on any issues or missing items.
•  Strategically create wine sales opportunities before or during events, ensuring every occasion is used to engage guests and grow the customer database.
•  Collaborate with the Executive Leadership Team to schedule Mondavi Family or leadership representation at select events for a personalized welcome.
•  Update and maintain event-related content on the company website and event calendars.
•  Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as event needs dictate.

Qualifications
•  5+ years of experience in event planning, hospitality, or venue management (luxury or wine industry experience strongly preferred)
•  Strong familiarity with Napa/Sonoma event market including knowledge of competitors, vendors and permitting processes.
•  Experience with private, corporate and non-profit events and Destination Management Companies.
•  CRM & Event Sales Systems proficiency.
•  Venue Tour & Sales conversion skills with proven ability to conduct compelling , client focused venue tours.
•  Proven ability to manage complex logistics and client relationships with professionalism and poise
•  Strong sales acumen with an understanding of hospitality-driven venue sales, wine sales and brand engagement
•  Exceptional organizational, communication, and project management skills
•  Ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment with evolving priorities
•  Technologically proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
•  A proactive, collaborative, and detail-oriented team player with a passion for guest experience
•  Availability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required

Physical Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.
•  Ability to remain in a stationary position and/or move about the property for extended periods (up to 8 hours) during event days
•  Ability to occasionally lift and move up to 40 pounds, such as wine cases, event materials, or furniture
•  Must be able to bend, reach, climb stairs, and perform tasks related to event setup and breakdown
•  Comfortable working in both indoor and outdoor environments, which may include exposure to varying weather conditions
•  Ability to operate standard office equipment as well as communicate effectively in-person, by phone, and via email
•  Ability to navigate uneven terrain and large property grounds during events