Wine Educator - Part time

Wine Educator

Romeo Vineyards & Cellars – Calistoga, CA

Part‑Time + On‑Call & Shift Coverage Opportunities.

Compensation: $24.00–$28.00 per hour (DOE) + wine club commissions, bonuses & gratuities.

Romeo Vineyards & Cellars is a family‑owned boutique winery located in the heart of downtown Calistoga. We pride ourselves on creating exceptional guest experiences while showcasing handcrafted Napa Valley wines in our beautiful garden tasting setting.

As a Wine Educator, you will provide exceptional hospitality while guiding guests through wine tastings, educating them about our wines and winery history, and helping grow our wine club membership. This role requires strong customer service, sales ability, attention to detail, and a positive team‑first attitude.

• Welcome guests and provide warm, professional hospitality
• Host engaging seated wine tastings
• Educate guests about Romeo Vineyards & Cellars wines, vineyards, and history
• Recommend wines and promote retail sales
• Introduce and enroll guests into the Romeo Wine Club
• Process wine sales through our POS system
• Assist with reservations and guest communications
• Prepare tasting room and outdoor garden before opening
• Clean and reset tasting areas throughout the day
• Assist with wine club fulfillment and online order preparation
• Support winery events, private tastings, and special promotions
• Perform opening and closing duties
• Provide on‑call shift coverage when needed

• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Previous winery, tasting room, restaurant, hospitality, or luxury retail experience preferred
• Excellent customer service and communication skills
• Sales‑oriented with the ability to comfortably recommend wines and wine club memberships
• Professional appearance and positive attitude
• Reliable, punctual, and self‑motivated
• Comfortable working independently and as part of a team
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities
• Basic computer and POS experience preferred
• Ability to work weekends, evenings, and select holidays, including busy event weekends

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds
• Ability to work indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions
• Frequent bending, reaching, and carrying wine cases and supplies

• Part‑time + shift coverage opportunities
• Approximately 30–32 hours per week, possibility for additional hours
• Primary shifts between 11:00 AM–7:00 PM
• Weekend availability required
• On‑call availability for shift coverage is highly valued

• $24.00–$28.00 per hour, depending on experience
• Bi‑weekly commissions for Wine Club memberships
• Annual performance bonuses
• Guest gratuities (cash and credit card)
• Employee discount on wine and merchandise
• Opportunity to grow within a boutique Napa Valley winery

• Send your resume to Mary Simmons
• Include your availability
• Include your earliest possible start date
• Include a brief introduction telling us why you'd be a great fit for Romeo Vineyards & Cellars

Romeo Vineyards & Cellars is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all employees. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

California Pay Transparency. The hourly pay range for this position is $24.00–$28.00 per hour, depending on experience, qualifications, and business needs. In addition to base pay, eligible employees may receive commissions, performance bonuses, and gratuities.