RENAULT WINERY & RESORT

Renault Winery & Resort| A VIVÂMEE Hospitality Signature Collection

Renault Winery & Resort is a historic and thriving destination in Egg Harbor City, New Jersey, known for its vineyards, culinary experiences, weddings, and resort offerings. As part of VIVÂMEE Hospitality, Renault blends tradition with modern hospitality to create memorable guest experiences across its expansive grounds.

At VIVÂMEE Hospitality, our culture is grounded in our core virtues:

• JOY – We genuinely enjoy serving others and winning together as a team
• HUMILITY – We respect and uplift one another, always willing to learn and support
• MINISTRY – We view hospitality as a meaningful act of service, creating transformative guest experiences

We hire, develop, and recognize team members based on these values. Candidates who are inspired to grow within these virtues will thrive in our organization.

Position Overview

At VIVAMEE Hospitality and Renault Winery & Resort, we are committed to reviving the soul of our guests, team members, and properties through genuine hospitality and soulful service. The Wedding Specialist is responsible for ensuring a seamless, elevated, and memorable wedding day experience for couples and their guests.

Serving as the primary on-site coordinator on the wedding day, this individual executes the established wedding timeline, anticipates and responds to client needs, and serves as a central point of communication between the wedding couple, bridal party, bridal attendant, catering team, vendors, and venue staff. The Wedding Specialist ensures every detail is delivered with professionalism, warmth, and excellence, allowing couples to be fully present and enjoy their special day.

Key Responsibilities

Wedding Day Coordination

• Serve as the lead on-site event coordinator throughout wedding day activities.
• Execute and manage the approved wedding day timeline, ensuring all events occur on schedule.
• Conduct pre-event walkthroughs and final readiness checks for ceremony, cocktail hour, reception, and specialty spaces.
• Coordinate arrival and setup activities for vendors, including florists, photographers, DJs, entertainment, transportation providers, and officiants.
• Monitor timelines and proactively adjust as needed while maintaining the overall guest experience.

Couple & Bridal Party Support

• Serve as a dedicated resource for the bride, groom, and wedding party throughout the event.
• Anticipate needs and provide immediate support to ensure a stress-free experience.
• Work closely with the Bridal Attendant to deliver exceptional service and personalized attention.
• Assist with special requests, ceremonial transitions, personal items, and guest concerns as appropriate.
• Maintain a calm, poised, and professional presence during high-pressure situations.

Event Operations

• Partner with the Catering and Banquet teams to ensure flawless execution of food and beverage service.
• Coordinate key reception events, including grand entrances, first dances, speeches, cake cutting, special presentations, and end-of-evening departures.
• Verify room setups, décor placement, signage, seating arrangements, and event details align with client expectations.
• Ensure all event spaces meet VIVAMEE hospitality and presentation standards.

Team & Vendor Collaboration

• Maintain continuous communication with banquet leadership, culinary teams, bridal attendants, vendors, and venue management.
• Serve as the central point of contact for day-of logistics and operational decisions.
• Facilitate smooth transitions between ceremony, cocktail hour, reception, and post-event activities.
• Resolve issues promptly and professionally while preserving the guest experience.

Guest Experience Excellence

• Deliver a luxury-level hospitality experience that reflects VIVAMEE’s commitment to soulful service.
• Build genuine connections with guests while maintaining a polished and professional demeanor.
• Address questions, concerns, or service recovery needs with urgency and care.
• Ensure every interaction contributes to a memorable and exceptional celebration.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of wedding coordination, event management, hospitality, catering, or related experience preferred.
• Experience working in hotels, resorts, country clubs, event venues, or hospitality environments strongly preferred.
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to remain calm, positive, and professional in fast-paced environments.
• Demonstrated commitment to customer service excellence and hospitality.
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required by event schedules.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and event management software preferred.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Outstanding attention to detail and follow-through.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Strong leadership and decision-making capabilities.
• Professional appearance and demeanor.
• Ability to establish rapport with clients, guests, and vendors.
• Excellent conflict resolution and service recovery skills.
• Flexible, adaptable, and solutions-oriented mindset.
• Passion for creating exceptional celebrations and guest experiences.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods during events.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds occasionally.
• Ability to navigate indoor and outdoor event spaces.
• Ability to work long shifts during weddings and special events.

Why Join VIVAMEE Hospitality?

At VIVAMEE Hospitality, we believe hospitality is more than service, it is an opportunity to revive the soul of every guest we encounter. Our Wedding Specialists play a pivotal role in creating unforgettable celebrations through thoughtful execution, genuine care, and meaningful experiences that leave lasting memories for couples and their loved ones.

What We Offer

• $25 per hour
• Growth opportunities within VIVÂMEE Hospitality
• Collaborative and values-driven culture
• Opportunity to work in a unique, high-end event environment

Apply Today

If you are passionate about creating unforgettable moments and delivering exceptional guest experiences, we invite you to apply and become part of the VIVÂMEE Hospitality team at Renault Winery & Resort.

Disclaimer

“This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts or working conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed when circumstances change (e.g. emergencies, changes in personnel, workload, rush jobs or technical developments).”

Renault Winery Resort is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  In Compliance with the American with Disabilities Act, Renault may provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals and encourage both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodation with the employer.