About this Host: San Simeon Estate role at Riboli Family Wines
At Riboli Family Wines, we've spent over a century perfecting our craft—and we're just getting started. As a four-generation, family-owned winery and one of America's fastest-growing wine producers, we create brands that people genuinely love, including Stella Rosa, Spritz Del Conte, San Simeon, and San Antonio. We've been recognized as American Winery of the Year, but what drives us isn't awards—it's the joy our wines bring to tables, celebrations, and everyday moments. Rooted in California and committed to quality, sustainability, and innovation, we're proud to honor our heritage while shaping the future of winemaking.
Role Summary-
San Simeon Estate is seeking a warm, polished, and hospitality-driven Host to join our opening team. As the first point of contact for guests, the Host plays a critical role in creating memorable experiences and ensuring exceptional service from arrival to departure.
Set within Paso Robles' Willow Creek District, San Simeon Estate combines coastal-inspired cuisine, estate-grown wines, and elevated hospitality. We are looking for team members who are professional, organized, and passionate about delivering genuine hospitality.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities- Current duties may be changed if job requires and/or additional duties may be assigned if necessary.
- Welcome guests and provide a gracious first impression.
- Manage reservations and seating assignments using Tock.
- Coordinate guest flow between the tasting room, dining areas, and outdoor spaces.
- Communicate wait times and assist with special requests.
- Support servers and management to ensure seamless service.
- Maintain cleanliness and presentation of entry, host stand, and guest areas.
- Answer phones and assist with guest inquiries regarding experiences, wine club benefits, and events.
- Assist with merchandise and wine sales as needed.
- Uphold San Simeon Estate service standards and brand values.
- Greet guests with “welcome” wine.
Minimum Qualifications-
- Must be 21+
- Weekend and holiday availability required.
- Friendly, professional, and highly organized.
- Strong communication and multitasking skills.
- Team-oriented and attentive to detail.
- Fast, efficient, and proactive in anticipating needs.
- Takes pride in maintaining a clean and polished environment.
- Professional appearance and demeanor
- Ability to stand for extended periods
- Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 45 pounds.
Preferred Qualifications-
- Previous restaurant, winery, hotel, or hospitality experience preferred.
At Riboli Family Wines, we are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer and we are committed to an environment of mutual respect, diversity, and inclusion. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristic protected by law.
The information provided in this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by incumbents within this job. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications, and working conditions required of employees assigned to this job. Management has sole discretion to add or modify duties of the job and to designate other functions as essential at any time. This job description is not an employment agreement or contract.
