About Us:
Suhru & Lieb Vineyards is a quiet, relaxed North Fork winery focused on high-touch wine experiences. Our intimate tasting room offers table service, small-group tastings, food & wine pairings, and a strong focus on wine education. Set on a certified sustainable vineyard in a beautiful agricultural setting, we are an established winery under recent new ownership, looking to grow and expand our guest experiences.

Position Overview:
We are seeking a professional, articulate, and strong leader to join our team as Tasting Room Manager. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced, high-touch hospitality environment, has strong wine knowledge, and is passionate about creating memorable guest experiences. This is a hands-on role requiring someone who is a self-starter, highly organized, and comfortable leading a small team with warmth and authority.

Key Responsibilities:
- Hire, train, schedule, and supervise Tasting Room Educators to ensure consistently outstanding guest experiences.
- Lead, mentor, and inspire the team to deliver professional, personalized table-service wine experiences.
- Manage all aspects of daily tasting room operations, including, but not limited to, staff scheduling, guest services, ordering, inventory, etc.
- Coordinate and execute hospitality events, including VIP & Private Tastings and Wine Club events.
- Drive sales through tastings, wine club memberships, private experiences, and special events.
- Ensure a relaxed, educational, and intimate tasting environment, with an emphasis on food & wine pairings and wine education.
- Build and maintain relationships with guests to encourage loyalty and repeat visits.
- Maintain in-depth knowledge of our wines, vineyard practices, and the broader wine industry.
- Oversee operational standards, ensuring safety, compliance, and cleanliness.

Qualifications:
- 3–5 years of management experience in hospitality, restaurant, or winery operations.
- Proven track record in sales, revenue management, and team leadership.
- Professional, articulate, and able to multi-task effectively in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong communication, interpersonal, and customer service skills.
- Self-starter who can work independently in a small, intimate team environment.
- Working knowledge of wine, tasting room operations, and the wine industry (WSET or similar certifications a plus).
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and work on your feet for extended periods.
- Flexibility to work weekends, holidays, and special events.

What We Offer:
- Competitive salary starting at $70,000 annually, based on experience.
- Comprehensive benefits package including 401(k), health insurance, and additional employee perks.
- Opportunity to lead and shape a high-touch, intimate tasting room experience.
- Work in a beautiful vineyard setting with a passionate, supportive team.
- Employee perks including wine discounts and exclusive tasting experiences.

How to Apply:
Please send a resume and cover letter highlighting your experience and passion for wine and hospitality.