Employment

Wente Vineyards is the oldest continuously family owned and operated winery in California. Based in the Livermore Valley, just 30 miles east of the San Francisco Bay, Wente Vineyards is a dynamic winery that continues to innovate, building on its proud history. In addition to producing world class wines, the winery offers wine country experiences, including a Restaurant, Events Center, Summer Concert Series, and Greg Norman designed Golf Course. Wente Family Estates is the national and international sales and marketing organization for Wente Vineyards as well as our other Livermore Valley wineries, Tamás Estates and Murrieta's Well.

Wente Vineyards currently has openings for:

Pastry Chef
The Pastry Chef is responsible for all aspects of the operations in the pastry department including: creating and implementing dessert and baking menus, including wedding cakes for our Restaurant (with changing menus on a daily basis) and Catering Department, as well as off site events, Winemakers dinner desserts, and special events. Responsibilities also include controlling and managing costs, executing a daily, changing menu, providing training and overall supervision of the pastry team. To ensure the Pastry Department’s success, the ideal Pastry Chef candidate will have a minimum of three years experience Pastry Chef experience, to include a minimum of one experience in a fine dining establishment.

The Pastry Chef position is full time and benefits include:
Generous discounts on food, wine and golf
Medical and Dental for employee and dependents
401(k) plan
Paid Time Off
Paid Holidays
Competitive compensation based on experience
No relocation benefits offered for this position

To apply on-line, click here.

Catering Executive Sous Chef
Our Catering Kitchen is now hiring for the position of Catering Executive Sous Chef. We are dedicated to preparing our food ala minute in any catering situation. We support our local formers and believe in using only ingredients that are in season. We are looking for an Executive Sous Chef who demonstrates an intense passion for wonderful food, attention to detail and desire to work in a diverse team environment. Successful candidates will have a minimum of five years supervisory experience in an upscale, high-volume catering establishment.

The Executive Sous Chef is responsible for the successful execution of many events, including weddings, corporate events, winemakers dinners, and golf tournaments.
The ideal candidate will have prior experience in the highest quality and recognized catering organizations. The successful candidate will have a minimum of 5 years proven experience with a strong track record of innovative food cost control, effective labor cost control, providing inspired and authentic leadership and building highly energized, professional and superior performing teams with an overall focus on delivering outstanding management and business results. Off site catering business experience is helpful.

The Catering Sous Chef position is full time and benefits include:
Generous discounts on food, wine and golf
Medical and Dental for employee and dependents
401(k) plan
Paid Time Off
Paid Holidays
Competitive compensation based on experience
No relocation benefits offered for this position
To apply on-line, click here.


Restaurant Line Cooks
The Restaurant at Wente Vineyards is seeking experienced part-time Line Cooks to join our team. Successful candidates will have an intense passion for wonderful food, attention to detail and desire to work in a diverse team environment. Candidates must have a minimum of two years of cooking experience in a fine dining establishment. The ideal candidate will possess a positive attitude, an eagerness to learn and flexible schedule. To apply on-line, click here.

Dishwasher
The Restaurant at Wente Vineyards is seeking a motivated, dependable part-time dishwasher. The ideal candidate must be hardworking, motivated and have a positive attitude. Must also have reliable transportation and be available to work a variety of shifts, including evenings and some holidays. To apply on-line, click here.

Pastry Plater
Wente Vineyards Pastry Department is seeking a part-time Pastry Plater in our Restaurant. The ideal candidate will have knowledge of plated desserts and basic baking skills. Candidates must have an eye for detail, demonstrate a positive attitude, be team oriented and be able to multi task and work under tight deadlines. The ideal candidate must be organized, and have an aptitude for cleanliness, sanitation and safety. Candidates must be able to work a flexible schedule, including days, nights, weekends and some holidays. We offer a fun work environment and generous discounts on food, wine and golf. To apply on-line, click here.

Pastry Cooks
We are currently seeking part-time Pastry Cooks to join our team. Responsible for the day to day preparation of dessert and baked items, ensuring a quality product is produced. Candidates must have a demonstrated knowledge of food preparation and recipe standards. May assist with prep duties as necessary. Candidates must have an eye for detail, demonstrate a positive attitude, be team oriented and be able to multi task and work under tight deadlines. The ideal candidate must be organized, and have an aptitude for cleanliness, sanitation and safety. Candidates must have a minimum of one year experience in a fine dining establishment. Candidates must be able to work a flexible schedule, including days, nights, weekends and some holidays. We offer a fun work environment and generous discounts on food, wine and golf. To apply on-line, click here.



<Grill Server
The Golf Course Grill is currently seeking dependable part-time servers. Grill Servers provide our guests with friendly, efficient, and knowledgeable service in a casual grill setting. The ideal candidate will be customer service oriented, able to multi-task in fast paced and sometimes stressful situations, and have attention to detail. Candidates must have a flexible schedule, and be available to work evenings, weekends and some holidays. To apply on-line, click here.

Catering Servers
Catering Servers provide our guests with friendly, efficient, and knowledgeable service by using proper service standards and procedures. The ideal candidate will be customer service oriented, able to multi-task in fast paced and sometimes stressful situations, and have attention to detail. This position is part-time and candidates must have a flexible schedule, and be available to work nights, weekends and some holidays.

We offer an energetic and fun work environment, including generous discounts on food, wine and golf. To apply online, click here.

Catering Cook I and II
The Catering Department is currently hiring part-time Cook I and Cook II positions. Catering Cooks provide support for the following types of events:
- Summer Concert series with top performing artists
- Winemaker Dinners
- Weddings
- Exclusive social events
- Corporate events
- High profile off-site events

Catering Cook I
The Catering Department is currently hiring part-time Cook I positions. Requires a minimum of one year of high-end restaurant and/or catering experience at a similar level. Two or more years of cumulative culinary experience or education is preferred. the ideal candidate must have an excellent background in all cooking methods and will be expected to provide direct support to the chefs in the preparation and execution of all catered events, displaying superior time management, multi-tasking, listening skills and be team oriented. To apply online, click here.

Catering Cook II
The Catering Department is currently hiring for part-time cook II positions for the purpose of building core staff and securing on-call staff. Successful candidates must have an overall understanding of all cooking methods, a basic working knowledge of restaurant or catering operations, and be able to adapt to new and possibly stressful situations. Successful candidates must have basic knife skills and be able to successfully multi-task. To apply online, click here.

There are a variety of shifts and hours available, and we can be flexible by working around other commitments, such as school or other employment.
We Provide:
• A fun atmosphere that is serious about food, quality and hospitality.
• Discounts on food, wine and golf.
• Competitive wages.
• Opportunities for advancement
• Wine education
• Hospitality education
• Quality training for optimal performance growth

Restaurant Positions - Servers and Backwaiters
The Restaurant occasionally has openings for Servers and Backwaiters. Although we do not currently have any available positions, persons interested in being considered for future opportunities may submit their resume. click here.

The Course at Wente Vineyards
The Course at Wente Vineyards occasionally has openings for Golf Retail Associates. Responsibilities include player check-in, tee time reservations, and retail sales. Although we do not currently have any available positions, persons interested in being considered for future opportunties may submit their resume. click here.

The Course at Wente Vineyards occasionally has openings for Outside Service Attendants. The primary responsibility of the Outside Service Attendant is to provide service to our golf guests. Although we do not currently have any available positions, persons interested in being considered for future opportunties may submit their resume. click here.

The Course at Wente Vineyards occasionally has openings for Golf Ambassador/Players Assistants. Although we do not currently have any available positions, persons interested in being considered for future opportunties may submit their resume. click here.

Tasting Room Positions
The Tasting Rooms occasionally have openings for part time sales staffs. Although we do not currently have any available positions, persons interested in being considered for future opportunities may submit their resume. click here.

The Tasting Rooms occasionally have openings for part time Tasting Room helpers, which would assist with stocking wines, shipping, and customer service. Although we do not currently have any available positions, persons interested in being considered for future opportunities may submit their resume. click here.

Wente Vineyards is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Come join our dynamic team!