Wine Industry and Hospitality
Program Description
Wine Industry and Hospitality will prepare you for an exciting career in the wine industry. Our program introduces you to a variety of disciplines included in the winemaking industry. From basic winemaking (enology), grape cultivation (viticulture), event organization, and service (hospitality) to marketing and selling of wine (business principles). Mt. San Jacinto College’s Wine Industry and Hospitality program will introduce you to the many fields encompassing the wine industry.
Wine Industry & Hospitality Program Page
Contact Information
San Jacinto Campus
(951) 487-MSJC (6752)
1-800-624-5561
Dean of Instruction, Career Education (951) 639-5352
careereducation@msjc.edu
Menifee Valley Campus
(951) 672-MSJC (6752)
1-800-452-3335
Dean of Instruction, Career Education (951) 639-5352
careereducation@msjc.edu
- Demonstrate professionalism as required in the hospitality industry.
- Identify worldwide wine growing regions, grapes, and varietals.
- Understand the causes of poor fruit set and berry development.
- Demonstrate knowledge of starting and operating a winery, including winery
principles and their application to wine sales and demonstrating overall wine
knowledge, hospitality service, knowledge, and communication skills. - Display an understanding of interpersonal relationships and the ability to
develop effective relationships on both a personal and professional level in a
tasting room/winery.
Discover in-demand careers and education options based on your interests! See the list of careers below or explore further by searching for Careers or Programs.
Note: There are no guaranteed positions for students completing these programs. Education and work experience required will vary by employer. The salary and benefits for specific occupations will be dependent on work experience, education, background, and employer. Labor market statistics are from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, US Census Bureau, O-NET, EMSI.
| Career/Industries | CA Annual Median Salary or Range | Employment Demand or Opening CA |
|---|---|---|
| Waiters & Waitresses (SM) | $31,786 | 53,482 |
| Food Service Managers (SM) | $54,830 | 6,930 |
| Concierge (SM, A) | $38,892 | 726 |
(degree required: SM some college, C: Certificate, A: Associate degree, B: Bachelor’s degree, M: Master’s degree, D: Doctorate)