Senior Wine Educator Full-Time

• Deliver engaging educational and memorable guest experiences that deepen appreciation for our wines winemaking philosophy and estate history
• Serve as a key extension of the management team providing leadership expertise and support in daily tasting room operations
• Lead immersive private tours and wine tastings experiences
• Develop and present informative and interactive wine education sessions tailored to diverse audiences
• Design and implement comprehensive internal training programs to enhance staff product knowledge service quality and wine sales acumen
• Mentor junior team members and foster a culture of continuous learning and excellence
• Represent the winery at trade shows industry events and customer engagement programs
• Cultivate strong relationships with wine club members guests and industry partners to enhance brand visibility
• Drive wine sales through educationfocused presentations that communicate the value heritage and craftsmanship behind each product
• Support the tasting room team and hospitality managers
• Provide personalized recommendations based on guest preferences enhancing their experience and deepening their connection to the brand

Qualifications :

• Proven experience in wine education hospitality or a related role within the wine industry
• Experience in luxury hospitality or highend wine brands
• Advanced certification from a recognized wine education institution (e.g. WSET Level 3 or Diploma CMS Certified Sommelier or similar)
• Strong public speaking and presentation skills with the ability to adapt to various audience types
• Indepth knowledge of wine production viticulture varietals and food pairings
• Excellent interpersonal communication and organizational skills
• Ability to work evenings weekends and travel as required for events and educational programs
• A passion for wine hospitality and creating exceptional guest experiences
• Familiarity with digital education tools content creation platforms or social media marketing for wine education
• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 pounds
• Comfort working in varying environments including vineyards cellars and event spaces

Pay Range: $27.50 $32.50 per hour and will be included in the tip pool. Final compensation will be dependent upon skills and experience.

Additional Information :

• Thriving Wellness Community: Access to topnotch medical coverage comprehensive vision and dental plans and a 401k with match eligibility to secure your financial future and including: 
  • 24/7 online physician consultations 
  • virtual mental health resources 
  • life coaching 
  • engaging employee community groups 
  • cash rewards for healthy habits and fitness reimbursements 
  • library of ondemand fitness videos 
• Career Advancement Opportunities: Unlock your potential with clear paths for career progression and internal mobility across our diverse family of brands and business units. 
• Focused Learning and Development: Grow as a leader with our dedicated Learning and Organizational Development department offering extensive resources like People Manager and leadership training webinars and eLearning courses. 
• Empowering Mentorship Program: Connect with colleagues through our companywide mentorship program to share goals overcome challenges and drive your career forward. 
• Continuous Improvement Training: Participate in training that empowers all employees to learn and implement concepts that drive significant positive change in the workplace. 
• Building a Healthy Society: We focus on improving the social determinants of a healthy societyquality education and medical care economic mobility and a healthy environmentto help build thriving communities. Wonderful CSR
• Giving Back to the Community: Make a difference with Wonderful Giving allowing you to allocate companyprovided funds to up to three charities of your choice and join Wonderful Neighbor to contribute to group service projects within our local communities. 

As part of The Wonderful Wines portfolioalongside JUSTIN Vineyards & Winery and Landmark VineyardsLewis Cellars is a luxury Napa Valley winery specializing in bold opulent reds and seductive Chardonnays. The winery emphasizes the importance of the journey from grape to glass crafting worldclass wines that are unmistakably Lewis. Offering more than 30 years of excellence Lewis Cellars captures the attention of intheknow wine connoisseurs having been named Wine Spectators Wine of the Year in 2016 for its Cabernet Sauvignon. Discover Lewis at its new Napa Valley estate opening soon in the historic Stags Leap District on the Silverado Trail offering sweeping views and a singular lavish tasting experience. Lewis wines can also be found at or through select retailers fine wine shops and restaurants. Lewis Insiders are the first to receive access and updates about the latest releases and estate events. To learn more or become an Insider visit or explore our Corporate Social Responsibility work at Wonderful Company is an Equality Opportunity Employer that provides opportunities for advancement. We are committed to creating a diverse workforce that embodies a deep culture of acceptance equity and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability age protected veteran status or other protected categories.

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