Director of Wine
About The Position
The Director of Wine stewards Rosewood Calistoga’s wine vision and strategy, creating a world-class program that celebrates Napa Valley vineyards, winemakers, and culture. This visible leadership role creates exceptional wine experiences, cultivates relationships with guests and industry partners, and fosters wine education and excellence throughout the resort. The position supports guest satisfaction, financial performance, Rosewood’s Relationship Hospitality philosophy, and the property’s reputation as a luxury Napa Valley destination. The Director of Wine reports to the Director of Restaurant Operations and the Director of Food & Beverage. The role works collaboratively with culinary and restaurant leadership, resort operations, sales and marketing teams, and the broader Napa Valley wine community.
Requirements
- Recognized wine professional with advanced knowledge of Napa Valley, Sonoma County, California wines, and leading global wine regions.
- Proven track record leading wine programs within luxury hospitality, fine dining, or destination wine experiences.
- Strong business acumen, including knowledge of beverage profitability, inventory management, forecasting, and financial planning.
- Strong relationships within the Napa Valley wine community and experience building strategic partnerships.
- Hold or be pursuing a professional wine certification such as CMS, WSET, MW, or an equivalent credential.
Nice To Haves
- Experience creating elevated luxury experiences and building meaningful relationships with guests, collectors, and industry leaders.
- Passion for mentoring and developing talent and fostering a culture of learning and excellence.
- Compelling communication and storytelling skills that bring wine, people, and place together through authentic experiences.
Responsibilities
- Lead and execute Rosewood Calistoga’s strategic wine vision across dining outlets and guest experiences.
- Curate and manage a wine collection featuring Napa Valley, Sonoma County, and international producers.
- Create personalized wine journeys, private tastings, vineyard experiences, and bespoke dining pairings.
- Build and maintain relationships with winery owners, winemakers, distributors, and industry partners throughout Napa Valley.
- Partner with culinary leadership to develop food and wine pairing programs and seasonal experiences.
- Develop, mentor, and inspire sommeliers, managers, and service professionals.
- Drive beverage revenue growth through programming, inventory management, and financial oversight.
- Represent Rosewood Calistoga through events, partnerships, community engagement, and industry networking.
Benefits
- Zero-cost healthcare plan options
- 401(k) retirement savings program
- 15 days of paid time off and 7 paid holidays
- 14 weeks of fully paid maternity and paternity leave for eligible associates
- 12 complimentary room nights annually plus 50% off food and beverage experiences
- Complimentary employee meals and free onsite parking
- Ongoing learning and development opportunities
- Access to global career pathways across Rosewood Hotels & Resorts
- May be eligible for bonuses
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
Education Level
No Education Listed
