Event Lead (Seasonal)

Napa, CA, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Hourly

Seasonal

Compensation

Hourly

Range $22.00 - $24.00

Work Schedule

Flexible

On-call

Weekend Shifts

Benefits

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Employee Discounts

Professional development opportunities

flexible schedule

Employee assistance program

Job Description

Cline Cellars and Jacuzzi Family Vineyards are renowned wine producers located in Sonoma, California, offering visitors unique and memorable experiences through their beautiful winery venues, premium wines, and hospitality services. Both brands have established themselves as leaders in the wine industry by cultivating rich traditions and delivering top-tier wine experiences to locals and tourists alike. The estates not only produce exceptional wines but also serve as celebrated destinations for weddings, corporate functions, social gatherings, and special events. This seasonal position is designed for those who enjoy fast-paced, event-driven environments and possess a passion for hospitality and guest service.

The role of Event Lead (Seasonal) at Cline Cellars and Jacuzzi Family Vineyards is a pivotal, on-call leadership position that supports and oversees special event operations across these distinguished wineries. This position is perfect for individuals who thrive on creating unforgettable moments and managing the logistics that run behind successful events. The Event Lead is responsible for ensuring the smooth execution of various event activities, from guest arrival and vendor coordination to hospitality management and site stewardship. Working at two of Sonoma’s most beautiful winery venues, the Event Lead will be deeply involved in delivering high-quality hospitality experiences, managing large groups, coordinating event equipment setup, and assisting staff during events, all while maintaining a strong focus on guest satisfaction and safety.

The seasonal nature of the role offers flexibility but necessitates availability during evenings, weekends, and holidays. Pay for this position ranges from $22 to $24 per hour, based on experience. Candidates who join the team will benefit from a dynamic work environment where they can develop hands-on leadership skills, expand their knowledge of the wine and hospitality industry, and contribute meaningfully to the success of marquee events such as weddings and corporate gatherings. This position demands excellent communication skills, a genuine passion for wine and hospitality, and the ability to manage multiple responsibilities effectively under pressure. The team culture emphasizes professionalism, customer service excellence, and collaborative problem-solving to handle any challenges that arise during events.

Job Requirements

Must be at least 21 years of age
available to work a flexible schedule including evenings, weekends and holidays
ability to operate and troubleshoot basic event equipment
strong customer service and guest-relations skills
confident verbal, written and presentation skills
enthusiasm about wine and desire to learn and share brand stories
previous supervisory or management experience preferred

Job Qualifications

Strong customer service and guest-relations skills with sound judgement and a genuine passion for hospitality
confident verbal, written and presentation skills
comfortable speaking to and engaging large groups
previous supervisory or management experience a plus
enthusiasm about wine and desire to learn and share our brand stories and wine portfolios
ability to operate and troubleshoot basic event equipment
must be at least 21 years of age
available to work a flexible schedule including evenings, weekends and holidays

Job Duties

Serve as an on-site event leader, supporting event management in all aspects of event activity across the Cline properties
oversee vendor operations and guest flow throughout the event
manage parking logistics and traffic flow to ensure smooth guest arrival and departure
assist with equipment set-up and/or removal as requested throughout event
proactively anticipate guest, vendor, or property issues and resolve them efficiently and professionally
support catering and bar staff during events, including monitoring and return of wine and beer, and recycling disposal as needed
assist housekeeping with facilities upkeep through event, including restrooms
complete post-event reports detailing overall event success, vendor performance and any guest concerns
serve as a professional, welcoming representative of Cline Cellars, Jacuzzi Family Vineyards, and The Olive Press at weddings, corporate functions, social gatherings, and public & club events
maintain a strong working knowledge of event offerings and programs across all Cline properties
host and manage large-group wine tastings, including bar setup and breakdown
bartend at private and public events as needed
support wine and wine club sales initiatives during events when appropriate
maintain clear, consistent communication with event management and team members through each event
identify and address safety hazards impacting guests, staff, or vendors
ensure proper staging, placement and removal of events equipment before and after events as needed
secure winery buildings and grounds following events, including locking gates
report security, safety, or property concerns promptly to management