Job Summary Bianchi Winery and Melo Mela Kitchen are looking for an energetic, hospitality-driven Front of House & Events Manager to lead guest experience, daily service operations, and event growth at our Paso Robles property. This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who enjoys being on the floor, engaging with guests, coaching staff, and creating memorable winery, restaurant, and event experiences. The ideal candidate has strong hospitality, restaurant, winery, or event management experience and is comfortable leading service, selling and executing private events, building relationships, and helping grow revenue through exceptional guest experiences. Key Responsibilities
- Lead daily front-of-house operations for the winery and restaurant.
- Deliver exceptional hospitality and maintain high service standards.
- Coach, support, and hold team members accountable during service.
- Engage with guests, handle service recovery, and create memorable experiences.
- Promote, sell, plan, and execute private events, corporate events, weddings, group experiences, and elevated tastings.
- Build relationships with guests, event planners, local organizations, and corporate clients.
- Support revenue growth through hospitality, events, wine sales, and guest engagement.
- Ensure guest-facing spaces are clean, organized, professional, and event-ready. Qualifications
- Minimum 3 years of hospitality, restaurant, winery, hotel, event, or guest experience management experience.
- Strong leadership, communication, and guest service skills.
- Experience with event sales, planning, and execution preferred.
- Ability to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and special events as needed.
- Wine industry, restaurant management, wedding venue, or luxury hospitality experience is a plus.
Pay:
$28.00 - $30.00 per hour
Benefits:
401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee discount Health insurance
Work Location:
In person