Assistant Manager, Events & Hospitality

A new era of luxury hospitality is coming to Napa. Opening this year, Lewis Cellars will build on its legacy, now with a reimagined estate and a world-class culinary program led by our MICHELIN-Starred Executive Chef. This is more than just a new tasting room—it's an opportunity to shape something extraordinary at a destination where handcrafted wines meet exceptional service.

We are hiring an Assistant Manager, Events & Hospitality to support the opening of our newly designed, state-of-the-art tasting room and build a world-class hospitality experience. We are seeking a hospitality professional with a proven track record in luxury environments to deliver exceptional event execution and provide leadership in the tasting room. Under the direction of the Tasting Room Manager, this individual will oversee all aspects of post-sale event management while also serving as a frontline leader in the tasting room, guiding daily operations and fostering a high-performance hospitality culture. Success in this role means delivering flawless events and seamless tasting room operations, ensuring staff feel supported and guests receive world-class hospitality.

This full-time role requires a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays, and the ability to work evening shifts as needed.

Event Management

• Serve as the primary contact post-booking, managing all aspects of planning, execution, on-site management, and post-event follow-up
• Develop event timelines, budgets, and staffing schedules to ensure seamless operations
• Lead client planning meetings, tailoring experiences to expectations and operational feasibility
• Coordinate with vendors, caterers, and internal teams (Culinary, Facilities, AV, Front-of-House) to ensure all materials and services are in place
• Manage day-of execution, guest relations, and issue resolution
• Direct event breakdown, reporting, and post-event feedback collection
• Partner with the Hospitality Sales Manager on client satisfaction insights, operational challenges, and pricing feasibility for future events sales
• Track on-time performance, on-budget delivery rates, staff and vendor performance and repeat bookings

Tasting Room Leadership

• Provide on-the-floor leadership, ensuring smooth daily operations and elevated guest experiences
• Train, coach, and develop staff to achieve service and sales goals
• Supervise tasting room staff, delegate responsibilities and maintain operational flow
• Monitor progress goals and provide reports to senior leadership
• Partner with the Inventory Manager and Operations Manager to determine tasting menus, and create or update other menus based on inventory and wine menu
• Address and resolve guest concerns with professionalism and sound judgment
• Enforce Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and compliance with safety and quality standards
• Foster and facilitate effective communication across all departments, including Hospitality, Marketing, Wine Society, Accounting, Production, and Housekeeping

• 3+ years of luxury hospitality and events experience in a tasting room, hotel, restaurant, or retail setting; wine industry experience preferred
  • Previous experience in a MICHELIN, Forbes 5-Star, or AAA 5-Diamond setting
• Minimum of 1 year of supervisory or management experience, including responsibility for building, training, and mentoring high-performing teams
• Proven track record of driving sales and achieving revenue targets with a focus on upselling and cultivating long-term client relationships
• Knowledge of opening a new outlet or service location is highly desirable
• Availability to work weekends, evenings, and holidays as needed
• Level I Sommelier or willingness to get a Level I or WSET Level 2 (with company sponsorship)
• Ability to establish direction, obtain commitment, and execute appropriate management processes
• Well-versed with POS systems and strong understanding of P&L and labor planning, with the ability to perform technical calculations, manage budgets, and analyze data using spreadsheets and charts
• Bachelor’s or equivalent experience and prior experience developing, hiring, and building up a team
• Strong team player with the ability to work independently and adapt to changing priorities
• Proven success working with others, excellent communication skills, and ability to relate to people at all levels to educate and serve as a mentor
• Must possess a "big picture" perspective and be well-versed in administrative, property management, and point-of-sale systems

Pay Range: $80,000 - $90,000 base salary and may include a discretionary bonus. Final compensation will be dependent upon skills and experience.

• Thriving Wellness Community: Access to top-notch 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 on-demand 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 company-wide 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 society-quality education and medical care, economic mobility, and a healthy environment-to help build thriving communities. Wonderful CSR
• Giving Back to the Community: Make a difference with Wonderful Giving, allowing you to allocate company-provided 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 portfolio—alongside JUSTIN Vineyards & Winery and Landmark Vineyards—Lewis 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 world-class wines that are unmistakably Lewis. Offering more than 30 years of excellence, Lewis Cellars captures the attention of in-the-know wine connoisseurs, having been named Wine Spectator’s 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 LewisCellars.com 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 LewisCellars.com, LewisInsiders.com or explore our Corporate Social Responsibility work at csr.wonderful.com/.

The 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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