Estate Manager

About Crimson Wine Group

At Crimson Wine Group, we are the guardians of 1,000 acres of pristine vineyards, iconic estates, forests, and wildlife habitats along the West Coast. Our enviable portfolio of brands includes Pine Ridge Vineyards (Napa, Calif.), Seghesio Family Vineyards (Healdsburg, Calif.), Archery Summit (Dayton, Ore.), Chamisal Vineyards (San Luis Obispo, Calif.), Double Canyon (West Richland, Wash.), Seven Hills Winery (Walla Walla, Wash.)

and Raeburn Winery (Sonoma, Calif.).

We are committed to creating a workplace and culture that celebrates diversity, equity and inclusion as part of what makes us a little different and a lot better. Our success is informed by the wide range of experiences and perspectives that our team brings to each of our wines – from vine to bottle and beyond. We encourage all applicants with a vision for creating a more equitable, inclusive and diverse wine industry to apply to join our team.

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The Estate Manager is a vital operational leader responsible for executing day-to-day front-of-house operations, with primary responsibility for the tasting room and special event functions of the Direct-to-Consumer business. In alignment with Crimson Wine Group’s strategic vision, this role manages daily operations, supports fiscal performance and department profitability, and translates business objectives into memorable, personalized guest experiences that drive revenue, club conversions, and brand loyalty.

As a hands-on floor leader and steward of the estate’s reputation, the ideal candidate is deeply service-driven, team-oriented, and adaptable. They directly manage, develop, and inspire the hospitality team while ensuring operational standards, inventory controls, budgets, programming, and daily logistics are executed with precision. Through strong leadership, delegation, and cross-functional collaboration, this role helps create a cohesive team environment that delivers elevated hospitality, effective storytelling, and exceptional guest impressions.

Hospitality leaders are expected to model, coach, and reinforce company values through team leadership, operational excellence, and guest experience strategy.

• Service Mindset:
  Lead with a visible, authentic service mindset, setting the tone for gracious, intentional hospitality across all guest and team interactions.
• Guest Connection:
  Coach and develop team members on active listening, personalization, and elevated service standards to deepen guest loyalty.
• Community Stewardship:
  Model and reinforce responsible hospitality practices that reflect deep respect for the estate, the land, and the surrounding community.

• Brand Stewardship:
  Champion the winery’s brand standards, ensuring all physical environments and guest touchpoints reflect professionalism, authenticity, and a strong sense of place.
• Storytelling Mastery:
  Develop team confidence and consistency in delivering brand narratives, estate highlights, and the winery's hospitality philosophy.
• Continuous Growth:
  Promote a culture of continuous improvement by actively encouraging feedback, supporting individual skill development, and adapting to evolving business needs.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration:
  
  Work seamlessly with onsite colleagues and centralized corporate teams to align daily operations with overarching business goals.
• Accountability Culture:
  Foster a high-performing, collaborative team environment by bringing clarity to individual roles and motivating the team to meet collective sales and club goals.

The following reflects management’s definition of essential functions for this job but does not restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Management may assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time due to reasonable accommodations or other reasons.

• Lead, hire, train, schedule, coach, and develop hospitality team members to deliver consistent service, sales, safety, and brand standards.
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