A boutique winery rooted in Santa Barbara County is seeking a full-time Tasting Room Manager to help oversee and grow our tasting room experience.

We produce limited-production wines from Santa Barbara County vineyards, with a focus on thoughtful farming, intentional winemaking, and wines that express place and vintage with intention and care.

This is a full-time opportunity for someone who is passionate about wine, hospitality, sales, and creating a polished guest experience. The ideal candidate is warm, reliable, organized, self-motivated, and excited to take ownership of daily tasting room operations while helping build meaningful connections with guests and wine club members.

We are looking for someone who can lead by example, manage busy weekends with confidence, support a small team, and represent the brand with professionalism, warmth, and care.

What we’re looking for:

* A warm, confident host who loves sharing wine, telling stories, engaging in guest education and creating memorable guest experiences
* A strong communicator with leadership, organization, and follow-through
* Someone excited by wine sales, wine club growth, storytelling, and guest connection
* A self-starter who can manage daily operations and lead busy weekends
* A team player who is comfortable working closely with ownership, management, and hospitality staff
* A polished presence that fits an elevated but approachable tasting room experience
* Someone who understands that great hospitality should feel genuine, thoughtful, and never forced

This position will:

* Manage daily tasting room operations
* Lead weekend and holiday shifts; flexibility is key
* Greet and host guests with professionalism, warmth, and product knowledge
* Create a welcoming, polished, and memorable guest experience
* Drive wine sales and wine club sign-ups through storytelling and authentic hospitality
* Accurately process orders using POS system
* Support wine club communication, pick-ups, guest follow-up, and member experience
* Keep the tasting room organized, clean, stocked, and inviting
* Assist with staff training, daily task management, and team communication
* Support events, private tastings, and occasional off-site promotions
* Help manage inventory, shipping, restocking, packing, and general operations
* Occasionally assist with marketing, email content, social media, and brand storytelling
* Uphold safety, cleanliness, and compliance standards

Requirements:

* Previous customer service, hospitality, restaurant, retail, or tasting room experience required
* Previous leadership or management experience preferred
* Wine knowledge preferred, but curiosity and willingness to learn are essential
* Sales-minded with a positive, proactive attitude
* Strong computer literacy; experience with POS systems is a plus
* Excellent communication skills and strong attention to detail
* Ability to work independently and manage priorities during busy service days
* Ability to lift 40–50 lbs and stand for long periods
* Must be 21+
* Must be available most weekends, holidays, and high-traffic days

Compensation:

* $20–25/hour based on experience
* Plus tips, wine club commissions, sick pay, and employee discounts
* Opportunity for growth within a passionate team

We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to creating a respectful, welcoming, and professional environment for both our team and our guests.

To apply, please send your resume and a brief note about yourself, your hospitality experience, leadership background, and why this role interests you.