WineTalent Classifieds: Director of Events and Hospitality

WineTalent is working with our client, Castello di Amorosa, on a Director of Events and Hospitality role.  The Director will be responsible for bringing in events to this phenomenal property and managing the events to ensure all guests have a world-class experience at the Castle.  

About Castello di Amorosa:  The property is an amazing and unique event venue in Calistoga.  The winery is an authentically-styled 13^th century Tuscan castle winery.  The winery was voted the Best Tasting Room in the US this year by USA Today.  Events at the winery can be held for groups of 200 to 1000, ranging from social parties, corporate events, wine club get-togethers and industry meetings.  The property is vibrant and sophisticated, creating limitless opportunities to create memorable events for guests.

About the Job:  The Director of Events and Hospitality will be promoting the property as a premier venue for corporate and social events.  This person will be handling new business development with hospitality professionals as well as planning and managing memorable events for guests.  The Director will interact closely with industry contacts at a wide variety of businesses including destination management companies, caterers, corporate event planners, as well as resort and hotel event managers.  The ideal candidate will have a strong network of meeting professionals and a keen understanding of the needs and desires of the luxury resort guest.  The Director of Events and Hospitality will also work closely with primary guests to plan and execute world class events throughout the year.  This role manages a team of event professionals and ensures that events are carried out to the highest level of guest satisfaction. 

Requirements:  A successful Director of Events and Hospitality will have the following:

·       Bachelor’s degree in Hotel Management, Hospitality, Tourism, Recreation, Business or a closely related discipline.  Industry experience in lieu of a degree will also be considered.

·       Proven track record in event sales and business development within the hospitality, resort or related industry.

·       Excellent understanding of the Napa Valley and the venues for events in it.

·       Highly tuned eye for luxury.

·       Effortless ability to build rapport in person, on the telephone and through electronic communications. 

·       An ability to work with your team to create memorable and creative events for a wide range of guests.

·       Commitment to creating a strong team work culture within your department to ensure events are carried out to the highest level of customer satisfaction.

·       Ability to represent the winery and its affiliated companies throughout the hospitality and wine industry to continuously promote and support the resort. 

·       Dedicated and professional work habits with a desire to build business and support a luxury brand in Napa Valley.

Compensation and Benefits:

·       This is a full-time, salaried position.

·       Competitive compensation depending on experience including performance bonus, medical/dental insurance, paid vacation and 401(k).

About WineTalent:  WineTalent is a wine industry focused recruitment company.  We work closely with our clients and our job seekers to find the right fit of talents, experience and work environment.  All inquiries will be kept strictly confidential.

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To Apply:  Email your resume to amy@winetalent.net.  

WineTalent Classifieds: Special Event Sales Manager

WineTalent is working on an Event Sales Manager search with our confidential client in the Napa Valley. This position is selling and managing events for a luxurious destination resort in Napa’s beautiful wine country. 

Job Description: The Event Sales Manager will be promoting the resort as a premier venue for corporate and social events. This person will be handling new business development with hospitality professionals as well as planning and managing memorable events for guests. The Event Sales Manager will interact closely with industry contacts at a wide variety of businesses including destination management companies, caterers, corporate event planners, as well as resort and hotel event managers. The ideal candidate will have a strong network of meeting professionals and a keen understanding of the needs and desires of the luxury resort guest. The Event Sales Manager will also work closely with primary guests to plan and execute world class events throughout the year. The Event Sales Manager manages a team of event professionals and ensures that events are carried out to the highest level of guest satisfaction. 

Requirements: A successful Event Sales Manager will have the following:
•  Bachelor’s degree in Hotel Management, Hospitality, Tourism, Recreation, Business or a closely related discipline. Industry experience in lieu of a degree will also be considered.
•  Proven track record in event sales and business development within the hospitality, resort or related industry.
•  Excellent understanding of the Napa Valley and the venues for events in it.
•  Highly tuned eye for luxury.
•  Effortless ability to build rapport in person, on the telephone and through electronic communications. 
•  An ability to work with your team to create memorable and creative events for a wide range of guests.
•  Commitment to creating a strong team work culture within your department to ensure events are carried out to the highest level of customer satisfaction.
•  Ability to represent the resort and its affiliated companies throughout the hospitality and wine industry to continuously promote and support the resort. 
•  Dedicated and professional work habits with a desire to build business and support a luxury brand in Napa Valley.

Compensation and Benefits
This is a full-time salaried position
Competitive compensation depending on experience plus benefits including medical/dental insurance, paid vacation and 401(k)

All inquiries will be kept strictly confidential.  

If you are interested in applying for this position, please send your resume to amy@winetalent.net.

WineTalent:  The Right People for the Job.

WineTalent Classifieds: Event Manager with the Napa Valley Grapegrowers

WineTalent is working with our client, the Napa Valley Grapegrowers, on an Event Manager role.   The successful candidate will demonstrate experience in event planning, working efficiently with a team environment, exemplary organizational skills, an attention to detail, and an aptitude for learning quickly.

The Event Manager will be responsible for the following events:

Annual Membership Events:

• Annual Membership Meeting
• Manage, plan and execute the Annual Membership Meeting
• Work with the Member Relations Manager and Executive Director to coordinate event logistics: AV needs, food & beverage, invitation, venue, etc
• Annual Dinner
• Responsible for the management and coordination of all event aspects of the Annual Dinner
• Event logistics: create event timelines and schedules, manage all vendors, coordinate set up and breakdown, point of contact for event venue, etc.
• Manage all décor, event rentals, AV/lighting, logistics, site, activities, caterers, and other vendors
• Manage all wine donations, pickup/delivery schedules, and pouring
• Assist with sponsorship outreach and management
• Work with Member Relations Manager and Executive Director on the logistics of the stage program and Grower of the Year video
• Manage all follow up details – thank you letters, invoicing, membership communications, etc.
• Other membership events that arise
• Manage the annual membership event budgets and report regularly to the NVG Associate Director

 Harvest STOMP

• Responsible for the management, coordination and execution of the Harvest STOMP annual fundraiser
• Work with STOMP Committee Chairs and Steering Committee to create overall design and vision for event
• Manage all décor, event rentals, AV/lighting, logistics, site, activities, and vendors
• Manage all pre-event, day-of event and post-event details, staff, and logistics teams
• Manage all caterers and coordinate all aspects of food service throughout the event
• Manage the coordination of the band and entertainment requirements
• Manage the event budget, reporting regularly to the NVG Associate Director
• Assist with developing and executing sponsor recognition plan
• Assist with the creation and development of Auction Lots and Lucky Lots
• Work with STOMP Committee in the creation of the attendee take-a-way gift bags
• Oversee the procurement and coordination of all wine donations

·      Efficiently prepare for and coordinate STOMP Steering Committee meetings and various sub-committee meeting schedules

·      Prepare meeting minutes for the STOMP Steering Committee and sub-committee meetings

• Manage all follow up post-event:  thank you packets, auction lot follow up, vendor communication, invoicing, budget, committee wrap up, etc.

 ROOTSTOCK

• Solicit and manage all exhibitor outreach and logistics
• Assist with the setup of the online exhibitor and event registration platform
• Manage all aspects of exhibitor placement, booth assignments, contracts, nametags, etc.
• Exhibitor point of contact for the entire event
• Assist with the coordination and execution of sponsor benefits
• Responsible for managing and executing all aspects of the pre-event seminar and welcome reception
• Assist NVG Program Manager with all event rentals, vendor coordination, and overall event logistics
• Work with NVG Program Manager and FWF Program Manager on event staffing needs
• Coordinate the food & beverage needs for the event
• Attend and participate in all ROOTSTOCK Steering Committee meetings

 Napa Valley Farmworker Foundation

• Annual Pruning Contest
• Responsible for all aspects of management, coordination and execution of the Annual Pruning Contest
• Manage sponsor solicitation and outreach
• Event logistics: create event timelines and schedules, manage all vendors, coordinate set up and breakdown, point of contact for event venue, etc.
• Manage all décor, event rentals, AV, logistics, site, activities, caterers, community organization participants, and other vendors
• Work with Steering Committee to secure all contestant prizes
• Manage Pruning Contest budget, reporting regularly to NVG Associate Director
• Manage all post event wrap up and follow up
• Annual Donor Recognition & Farmworker Appreciation Luncheon
• Manage all event coordination and logistics details of the annual appreciation luncheon
• Secure event venue and oversee all event logistics – catering, AV, donor gifts, wine donation, etc.
• Manage the event budget
• Manage all post-event follow up
• Día de la Familia
• Assist the FWF Program Manager in planning and executing the event
• Coordinate Día de la Familia Steering Committee meetings and prepare meeting minutes
• Assist the FWF Program Manager with vendor logistics – catering, event rentals, audio visual, set up, breakdown, décor, catering/event staff, etc.
• Coordinate all kids activities
• Assist FWF Program Manager with all event wrap up

 Miscellaneous support for NVG seminars & events

Qualifications:   

• ·      Exceptional organization skills
• ·      Excellent writing and communication skills
• ·      High level of accuracy
• ·      Self-starter & ability to self-manage
• ·      Ability to create, maintain, and report budgets
• ·      Proficiency in Excel, Word, and database management
• ·      Demonstrated success working with a planning team
• ·      Proven ability to develop and maintain strong relationships with vendors
• ·      Highly motivated work ethic
• ·      Creativity in designing pleasing décor for events
• ·      2+ years’ experience in the event and/or hospitality industry
• ·      Experience with luxury brands a plus
• ·      Ability to lift 50 lbs.
• ·      Clean driving record with the California DMV
• ·      Aptitude to learn new things & interest in learning the way NVG does things

Interested in applying:  Please email your resume to amy@winetalent.net.  All communications are strictly confidential.