Overview:
We are seeking an Assistant Winemaker to join our highly innovative, collaborative team at an award winning winery. As an Assistant Winemaker, you will work closely with the Winemaker to ensure the production of high-quality wines. This is a great opportunity for someone with a passion for winemaking and a desire to learn and grow in the industry.
Responsibilities:
- Work under supervision of wine maker consultant
-Coordinate all lab and cellar activities
-Meet consistent winemaking style objectives
-Maintain and enhance quality of older vintages
-Develop and track performance metrics
-Organize tasting, blending and fining trials
-Oversee all barrel work, track all wine movements, filtrations, general cellar work, racking, bottling and warehousing
-Must be intuitive and detail oriented
-Give tours to the public and special guests
-Knowledge of labeling and government reporting
-Must operate a forklift to move barrels and supplies
Degree in Enology desired but work experience will override these degrees in the proper candidate.
Must have 2-3 years previous winery experience and be a team player. Candidate must be computer literate with excellent reasoning abilities and outstanding communications skills.
If this position interests you and you meet the job requirements, please email your resume and cover letter telling us more about yourself.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Employee discount
- Life insurance
Schedule:
Experience:
- Winemaking: 1 year (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- North Carolina (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- North Carolina: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person