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Jackson Family Wines

Estate Host - Copain

Healdsburg, CA · On-site

$18.84 - $24.98/hr

... for hosting tastings and providing memorable experiences for our guests, developing new ... Provides excellent customer service to guests while supporting Club Manager and Estate Manager with ...

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Jackson Family Wines

Estate Host - Copain

Healdsburg, CA · On-site

... for hosting tastings and providing memorable experiences for our guests, developing new ... Provides excellent customer service to guests while supporting Club Manager and Estate Manager with ...

Posted today

Jackson Family Wines

Estate Host - Copain

Healdsburg, CA · On-site

$18.84 - $24.98/hr

This position is responsible for hosting tastings and providing memorable experiences for our ... Provides excellent customer service to guests while supporting Club Manager and Estate Manager with ...

Jackson Family Wines

Estate Host - Copain

Healdsburg, CA · On-site

$18.84 - $24.98/hr

This position is responsible for hosting tastings and providing memorable experiences for our ... Provides excellent customer service to guests while supporting Club Manager and Estate Manager with ...

Folino Estate

Host

Kutztown, PA · On-site

$12/hr

Position Summary As a Host at Folino Estate Winery, you are the first point of contact for our guests and serve as a key ambassador of our brand. Your role is to provide a warm, professional, and ...

Folino Estate

Host

Kutztown, PA · On-site

$12/hr

Position SummaryAs a Host at Folino Estate Winery, you are the first point of contact for our guests and serve as a key ambassador of our brand. Your role is to provide a warm, professional, and ...

The Lake Estate

Host/Hostess

Tilton, NH · On-site

$13.50 - $18.50/hr

At The Lake Estate on Winnisquam, a luxury resort, we honor the history of the land and natural ... The Host/Hostess will be responsible for meeting, greeting, and seating restaurant guests. They ...

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How much do estate host jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 9, 2026, the average hourly pay for estate host in the United States is $18.25, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.42 and $19.23 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an estate host?

An Estate Host is a hospitality professional responsible for welcoming and assisting guests at luxury estates, vacation properties, or private residences. Their duties often include greeting guests, coordinating activities, overseeing property amenities, and ensuring a high standard of comfort and service throughout the stay. Estate Hosts may also handle concierge requests, arrange transportation, and communicate with housekeeping or maintenance staff to meet guests’ needs. The role requires strong interpersonal skills, discretion, and a focus on personalized guest experiences.

How does an estate host typically collaborate with other staff to ensure a seamless guest experience?

Estate Hosts work closely with housekeeping, culinary teams, maintenance staff, and management to coordinate guest services and anticipate needs. They often act as the main point of contact for guests, relaying special requests or preferences to the appropriate departments. Regular team briefings and clear communication are essential to ensure that every aspect of a guest's stay meets or exceeds expectations. This collaborative approach helps create a personalized, welcoming environment and ensures that any issues are promptly addressed.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an estate host, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Estate Host, you need strong hospitality knowledge, attention to detail, and experience in guest services, often supported by training in hotel or property management. Familiarity with property management systems, reservation software, and maintenance reporting tools is typically required. Exceptional interpersonal skills, discretion, and problem-solving abilities help Estate Hosts create memorable guest experiences and efficiently handle requests. These skills ensure smooth estate operations, high guest satisfaction, and the ability to address issues proactively in a luxury environment.

What is the difference between Estate Host vs Estate Manager?

AspectEstate HostEstate Manager
CredentialsCustomer service skills, hospitality experienceManagement certifications, estate operations knowledge
Work EnvironmentEvent venues, private estates, hospitality settingsLarge estates, property management offices
Employer & IndustryLuxury estates, event companiesPrivate estate owners, luxury property firms

The Estate Host primarily focuses on guest hospitality, event coordination, and providing excellent customer service in estate settings. In contrast, the Estate Manager oversees the entire estate operations, including staff management, maintenance, and security. While both roles require hospitality knowledge, the Estate Manager's responsibilities are broader and more administrative, whereas the Estate Host emphasizes guest experience and event hosting.

How to start a job as an estate host?

To start as an estate host, gain experience in customer service, hospitality, or event management, and develop strong communication and organizational skills. Obtain any required certifications or training related to hospitality or safety, and apply for positions through online job boards or directly with estate management companies. Being professional, reliable, and attentive to guest needs is essential for success in this role.
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Infographic showing various Estate Host job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 91% Full Time, 6% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 87% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 9% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $37,956 per year, or $18.2 per hour.

Estate Host Concierge

Saint Helena, CA • On-site

Meadowood Napa Valley
Traveler Accommodation • 201 - 500 employees
Learn more about Meadowood Napa Valleyexternal

$26 - $29/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 21 days ago

Job description

At Meadowood, gracious hospitality defines the style of service and timeless, natural beauty, the sense of place. A rich company culture inspires staff to achieve the highest service standards in hospitality. Join the Meadowood team and experience the pride and teamwork of working alongside a dedicated team of professionals in a truly beautiful setting.
Position Summary
Meadowood Napa Valley provides an enhanced guest recognition and referral program building on our 50-year legacy of strong and impactful relationships, cultivating frequent and loyal patrons who choose to call Meadowood Napa Valley their home and center for wine and cultural enrichment in Napa Valley.
Meadowood Estate Hosts and the Concierge Team are the main points of contact for each Meadowood guest before, during, and after their stay. Guests experience a true sense of gracious and personalized hospitality, feeling as if they have been welcomed into our home, and that their motivations for visiting Napa Valley are seen and fully nourished with an expert level of planning and care.
Position Responsibilities & Work Activities
  • Create personalized experiences that foster guest loyalty by serving as a dedicated point of contact and building meaningful relationships through a deep understanding of each guest's preferences and motivations.
  • Conduct thoughtful pre-arrival outreach and post-stay follow-up while maintaining an organized and accurate database of loyal guests to support meaningful, ongoing relationships.
  • Provide a warm welcome, property orientation, and itinerary overview upon arrival
  • Craft immersive, highly personalized itineraries, including record of guest feedback to continuously elevate future experience
  • Identify opportunities to surprise and delight guests through thoughtful recognition of milestones and special occasions
  • Respond to telephone calls and emails in a timely, professional manner while maintaining consistent and thoughtful communication throughout the guest journey
  • Collaborate across all resort departments to ensure a seamless luxury experience
  • Uphold Forbes standards across all guest interactions and service touchpoints
  • Cultivates and strengthens relationships within the Napa Valley community, including wineries, restaurants, art organizations, and transportation partners
  • Stay ahead of trends in wine, culinary, fitness, and cultural experiences to elevate guest offerings
  • Meet monthly outreach goals that promote on-property amenities (Spa, Dining, Wine Center, Fitness, Tennis)
  • Become proficient in all hotel systems, programs, and procedures
  • Participate in all required trainings and complete assigned coursework
  • Adhere to all departmental and property-wide standards and protocols

Estate Host Attributes
  • Warm, gracious, and genuinely engaging, with an innate passion for hospitality and delivering thoughtful, personalized guest care.
  • Provides anticipatory, intuitive service before and throughout each stay
  • Consistently shows genuine care and concern for guests, colleagues, and the Meadowood property
  • Intuitively reads guests to identify needs, preferences, and interests through thoughtful questions, conversation, and body language
  • Exercise strong discretion, sound judgment, and protect guest privacy at all times
  • Highly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to apply specialized knowledge and experience independently while managing priorities and executing responsibilities with efficiency.
  • Highly articulate with exceptional verbal and written communication skills
  • Present a consistently polished, well-groomed, and professional appearance
  • Self-motivated, disciplined, and solution-oriented, serving as a role model for Meadowood Napa Valley's values while fostering a collaborative and supportive team environment.
  • Acts as a positive ambassador and advocate for Meadowood Napa Valley, including The Napa Valley Reserve, the Wine Center, and winery domains

Experience Requirements
  • 2-3 years Hotel/Hospitality Leadership Role
  • Bachelors or Associates Degree (preferred)
  • Hotel Operating Systems - i.e., V1 or Opera
  • Outlook, Excel, Word
  • Concierge Itinerary Building Tools
  • Driver's license
  • Wine Education or Knowledge - Court of Master Sommeliers, WSET or equivalent working experience

Communication & Interpersonal Skills
  • Ability to communicate effectively, professionally, and graciously with members, hotel guests, managers, colleagues, and vendors.
  • Ability to work collaboratively across all Meadowood departments and with individuals at all levels of the organization.
  • Ability to communicate comfortably with individuals from a wide variety of backgrounds, personalities, cultures, and communication styles.
  • Strong active-listening skills and the ability to recognize verbal and nonverbal cues to anticipate guest needs.
  • Ability to communicate sensitive and confidential information with discretion and sound judgment.
  • Relationship-building skills with the ability to establish and maintain trusted connections with guests, members, colleagues, and community partners.

Reasoning Ability
  • Ability to prioritize multiple guest requests and daily responsibilities.
  • Ability to use good judgment when responding to routine guest needs and concerns.
  • Ability to recognize when assistance from an Estate Host, manager, or another department is needed.
  • Ability to identify practical solutions to routine guest service issues.
  • Ability to adapt to changing guest needs, schedules, and business levels.
  • Ability to learn from guest history and preferences to help personalize future experiences.

Work Environment
  • This is an on-site position at Meadowood Napa Valley and requires regular physical presence at the property.
  • Primarily works within an office and luxury resort environment, with frequent movement throughout the property.
  • Regularly works and communicates with multiple departments and all levels of the organization to coordinate guest experiences and ensure seamless service.
  • Regularly interacts with Meadowood members, hotel guests, visitors, vendors, community partners, and colleagues.
  • Requires the ability to communicate professionally and effectively with individuals from a wide variety of backgrounds, personalities, cultures, and communication styles.
  • Position is highly guest-facing and requires professionalism, discretion, warmth, and composure at all times.
  • Work may be performed in both indoor and outdoor areas of the property and may involve exposure to varying weather conditions.
  • Must maintain a polished, professional appearance and adhere to Meadowood grooming and service standards.

Physical Requirements
  • Ability to stand and walk for extended periods of time.
  • Ability to sit and work at a computer, telephone, or workstation for extended periods.
  • Frequent movement throughout the resort and guest areas.
  • Ability to bend, reach, stoop, and perform routine physical movements associated with guest service responsibilities.
  • Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds.
  • Ability to safely operate a golf cart in accordance with Meadowood policies and safety procedures.
  • Ability to safely navigate indoor and outdoor areas throughout the property.
  • Manual dexterity sufficient to operate computers, telephones, tablets, golf carts, and other equipment necessary to perform the position.

Schedule & Availability
  • This is an on-site position and is not a remote position.
  • Must be available to work a flexible schedule based on business and guest needs.
  • Weekend and holiday availability is required.
  • Must be available to work varying shifts, which may include mornings and evenings.
  • Additional hours may occasionally be required for special events, holidays, high occupancy, or other business needs.
  • Regular and reliable attendance is required.

Other Requirements
  • Must be able and willing to safely operate a golf cart and complete required Meadowood golf cart safety training.
  • Valid California Driver's License is a plus.
  • Must maintain guest and member confidentiality.
  • Must comply with Meadowood policies, safety procedures, service standards, and departmental protocols.
  • Must successfully complete required company training programs.
  • Must be authorized to work in the United States.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Compensation:
The starting hourly rate for this position is $26.0000 - $29.00 per hour.
  • This is the rate Meadowood Napa Valley reasonably expects to pay. Final compensation will depend on factors such as experience, education, and other job-related qualifications. This position is eligible for service charge distributions and gratuities in accordance with company policy. Total compensation varies and is not guaranteed.

Benefits:
  • Health insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • 401(k) matching
  • Employee discounts
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Pet insurance
  • Vacation
  • Sick Pay
  • Paid holidays (10)
  • Referral program
  • Daily employee meals
  • Uniforms
  • On site parking
  • Wine classes

Meadowood is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. Meadowood is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. Please let us know if you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability.
The pay range for this role is:
26 - 29 USD per hour (Meadowood Napa Valley)

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