Wine Educator, Experiences and Tours - Robert Mondavi Winery
Company: Constellation Brands
Location: Yountville
Posted on: February 25, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Position Summary The Wine Educator & Tour Guide
at Robert Mondavi Winery is a dynamic frontline ambassador
responsible for delivering world-class wine education, public and
private tastings, and immersive winery tours. This role is central
to creating memorable guest experiences that reflect the iconic
Robert Mondavi Winery brand and values of Constellation Brands. The
Wine Educator & Tour Guide engages visitors with compelling
storytelling, expert wine knowledge, and personalized service,
ensuring every guest leaves with a deeper connection to our wines,
heritage, and hospitality. Key Responsibilities Wine Education and
Guest Experience As part of the wine education and guest experience
responsibilities, the Wine Educator & Tour Guide creates and
delivers engaging, informative, and interactive wine presentations
for guests of all knowledge levels, in both group and private
settings. They conduct guided tastings, pairing experiences, and
educational seminars that highlight the history, philosophy, and
winemaking techniques of Robert Mondavi Winery. By sharing the
winery’s story, viticultural practices, and brand values, the Wine
Educator & Tour Guide actively fosters meaningful and lasting
connections with visitors. Throughout each interaction, they
encourage guest engagement, answer questions, and tailor
experiences to individual interests and knowledge levels, ensuring
every guest enjoys a memorable and personalized visit. In addition,
the Wine Educator & Tour Guide is focused on driving sales
conversion of wine and merchandise, as well as converting visitors
into wine club members, effectively supporting the winery’s
direct-to-consumer growth and overall business objectives. Tour
Guide Duties The Wine Educator & Tour Guide leads guided tours of
the winery, vineyards, and production facilities, providing
engaging and accurate information about winemaking, the estate’s
legacy, and the Napa Valley region. They ensure that every tour is
conducted with professionalism, enthusiasm, and careful attention
to guest safety and satisfaction. The Wine Educator & Tour Guide
adapts tour content and pacing to suit the needs of diverse
audiences, including wine novices, enthusiasts, and industry
professionals, while maintaining strict adherence to the
established tour timeline. Additionally, they coordinate with
hospitality and operations teams to ensure smooth tour logistics
and maintain facility readiness, delivering a seamless experience
for every guest. Hospitality and Service Standards The Wine
Educator & Tour Guide is dedicated to delivering seamless,
high-touch hospitality across all guest touchpoints, ensuring that
every visitor’s experience is exceptional from the initial greeting
to the final farewell. They proactively identify and address guest
needs, attentively responding to questions, preferences, or
concerns to ensure that each individual feels both welcome and
valued throughout their visit. By maintaining a warm and
professional demeanor, the Wine Educator & Tour Guide creates a
positive and memorable atmosphere that reflects the standards of
Robert Mondavi Winery. In addition to welcoming daily guests, they
also play a vital role in supporting the execution of special
events, VIP experiences, and private bookings. This includes
assisting with event logistics, providing personalized service to
distinguished guests, and collaborating with the hospitality team
to ensure that every aspect of each unique experience is flawlessly
delivered, further elevating the winery’s reputation for excellence
in hospitality. Wine Education & Brand Standards The Wine Educator
& Tour Guide is committed to maintaining up-to-date knowledge of
the Robert Mondavi Winery portfolio, including current releases,
winemaking processes, and broader industry trends. By staying
informed, they can share accurate and insightful information with
guests, enriching each visitor’s understanding and appreciation of
the winery’s offerings. In every guest interaction, the Wine
Educator & Tour Guide upholds and communicates the winery’s brand
standards and unwavering commitment to quality, ensuring that the
brand’s values are consistently reflected. Furthermore, they
actively collect guest feedback during visits and relay this
information to management, contributing to the ongoing enhancement
and continuous improvement of the overall visitor experience.
Operational and Cross-Functional Teamwork The Wine Educator & Tour
Guide plays an active role in the daily set-up and break-down of
tasting rooms, tour routes, and hospitality spaces, ensuring that
each area is prepared to welcome guests and operate smoothly. They
maintain all guest environments to the highest standards of
cleanliness, safety, and presentation, creating a welcoming and
polished atmosphere that reflects the winery’s commitment to
quality. In addition, they support inventory management for wine,
merchandise, and educational materials, ensuring that supplies are
organized, well-stocked, and readily available for both guests and
staff. By collaborating closely with colleagues across departments,
the Wine Educator & Tour Guide helps optimize guest flow and
maximize operational efficiency, contributing to a seamless and
memorable visitor experience. Qualifications & Skills Proven
experience in hospitality, event coordination, or guest services;
wine industry experience is strongly preferred. Strong
organizational and communication skills, with a collaborative and
proactive approach to working with both internal and external
teams. Demonstrated financial acumen, including knowledge of
budgeting, cost control, and the ability to interpret key
performance indicators (KPIs). Flexibility to work varied hours,
including weekends and evenings, to support guest programming and
business needs. Strong attention to detail, a passion for
delivering outstanding guest experiences, and a commitment to
upholding the brand standards of Robert Mondavi Winery. Preferred
Qualifications Wine Knowledge: WSET Level 2 (or higher) or
equivalent wine education required. Experience: Minimum 2 years in
hospitality, guest services, or wine education; prior experience as
a tour guide or in the wine industry strongly preferred.
Communication: Outstanding verbal presentation skills; ability to
convey complex ideas in an engaging and approachable manner.
Customer Service: Demonstrated passion for providing exceptional
guest experiences; adaptable and responsive to diverse audiences.
Organization: Strong time management, attention to detail, and
ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment. Tech Skills:
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; experience with reservation
systems (Tock, TripleSeat) a plus. Teamwork: Collaborative,
positive, and proactive approach to working with colleagues and
leadership. Minimum Qualifications High school diploma or
equivalent; bachelor’s degree in hospitality, wine studies, or a
related field preferred. Must be able to lift up to 40 lbs and
stand or walk for extended periods. Flexible schedule, including
availability on weekends, holidays, and evenings as required. Valid
U.S. Passport; ability to travel up to 10% for training or events.
Physical Requirements/Other Able to lift 40lbs on occasion. Work in
a normal office environment. Sit at a workstation for up to 2-hour
intervals. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable
individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Must be flexible in work style, location, and schedule: travel up
to 30%, the wine industry is a hospitality-oriented industry, so
availability to work weekends and evenings on occasion as required.
Must have valid U.S. Passport. Location Oakville, California
Additional Locations Job Type Full time Job Area Hospitality &
Retail The salary range for this role is: $26.05 - $40.74 This is
the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay
for this role at the time of this posting. Our compensation is
based on cost of labor. For remote locations or positions open to
multiple locations, the pay range may reflect several US geographic
markets, including the lowest geographic market minimum to the
highest geographic market maximum. We may ultimately pay more or
less than the posted range, and the range may be modified in the
future. An employee’s pay position within the salary range will be
based on several factors including, but not limited to, the
prevailing minimum wage for the location, relevant education,
qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority,
geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales
or revenue-based metrics, any collective bargaining agreements, and
business or organizational needs. At Constellation Brands, it is
not typical for an individual to be hired at the high end of the
range for their role, and compensation decisions are dependent upon
the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate. We
offer comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off,
medical/dental/vision insurance, 401(k), and any other benefits to
eligible employees. Note: No amount of pay is considered to be
wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and
determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission,
or any other form of compensation that are allocable to a
particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless
and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole
discretion, consistent with the law. Equal Opportunity
Constellation Brands is committed to a continuing program of equal
employment opportunity. All persons have equal employment
opportunities with Constellation Brands, regardless of their sex,
race, color, age, religion, creed, sexual orientation, national
origin or citizenship, ancestry, physical or mental disability,
medical condition (cancer or genetic characteristics), marital
status, gender (including gender identity or gender expression),
familial status, military or veteran status, genetic information,
pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related conditions (or any
other group or category within the framework of the applicable
discrimination laws and regulations).
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