WINERY CELLAR MANAGER
(Wine Jobs:
Vineyards & Cellars )
Full Time
Harrow,
Ontario
WINERY CELLAR MANAGER – Full time
COLIO ESTATE WINES INC. Harrow, Ontario, Canada
We require a Winery Cellars Manager which could potentially lead to an assistant winemaker position .
Established in 1980, Colio Estate Wines Inc. continues to be one of the leaders in its industry. From humble beginnings we have grown to be one of the largest wine producers in Ontario, producing in excess of 500,000 cases of quality wine annually. We have our own 200 acre vineyard in South Western Ontario that continuously provides grapes of the highest quality. Our award winning brands include Bricklayer’s, Girls’ Night Out, Lake & River Series, and Colio Premium House.
Colio also produces award winning craft cider & beer at our Thornbury Village Cidery & Brewery. Our Pick-up Truck Pilsner and Blue Mountain Lager have both won gold at the Ontario Craft Brewing Awards. Our cider is the top selling Ontario craft cider made from 100% fresh pressed Ontario apples.
We represents a range of international brands such as Warsteiner brewery from Germany, Cumulus Estate Wines from Australia, Frisky Zebra from South Africa and a number of other international wine suppliers.
As part of our expansion and succession planning strategy, Colio Estate Wines Inc. requires a full time “hands on” Winery Cellar Manager at our winery in Harrow. The position is an integral part of the winery process and will report directly to the Winemaker. The incumbent will be involved in all facets of cellar operations and they should be familiar with production equipment, preferably in a winery setting.
Duties and Responsibilities will include but not be limited to;
- Provide leadership and direction to the cellar staff on a day to day basis to achieve the targets and goals of the cellar department.
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Play a key role in the wine fermentation, blending and barrel aging processes in a large production setting.
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Participating in tastings (both formal and informal) relating to daily production and the VQA portfolio.
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Working with the winemaker and vineyard manager to produce exceptional quality grapes from our own vineyard.
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Maintain focus on safety, quality, productivity, and cost control during the winemaking and blending processes.
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Responsible for monitoring and enforcement of company policies, procedures, and applicable industry policies and regulations.
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Other duties shall be assigned as required.
Interested candidates should possess;
- Completion of post-secondary education in Winemaking/Oenology or Viticulture and/or 3 to 5 years equivalent work experience.
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Strong problem-solving abilities, individually and in a team setting.
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Evidence of strong leadership and interpersonal skills.
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A self-starter with high energy levels and a “does what it takes” attitude.
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Ability to communicate clearly and effectively.
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Effective organizational skills.
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A flexible schedule is a must especially around Harvest time.
As part of the Colio team you can expect:
A competitive wage and comprehensive benefit package.
•Relocation assistance.
•A cooperative team atmosphere that does what it takes to get the job done.
•A safe, fun, winning and rewarding work environment.
•An opportunity to grow and develop yourself within the company’s organization.
By joining the Colio Estate Wines family, you will become part of a friendly team of wine, beer and cider enthusiasts.
How To Apply
Candidates interested in this exciting opportunity to join a strong and growing company with great values and brands should submit their resume and salary expectations through Wine Jobs of Canada.
We thank all that have applied but only applicants that are called for interview will be contacted.
The deadline for applying is July 05, 2016.
