Assistant Cider/Winemaker
(Wine Jobs:
Vineyards & Cellars )
Full Time
BC Tree Fruits Cider Company
Kelowna,
British Columbia
Assistant Cider/Winemaker
BC Tree Fruits Cider Company is hiring!
The new BC Tree Fruits Cider Company is currently seeking a motivated, organized individual to join our team. Our ideal candidate will have previous supervisory experience as well as have worked within the cidery/winery/brewery industry in cellar and production related rolls.
The BC Tree Fruits Cooperative (BCTFC) is owned by fruit growers throughout the entire Okanagan Valley, employs approximately 500 employees, and operates multiple facilities. Representing over 500 growers, we market fresh tree fruits including, apples, pears, cherries, peaches, nectarines, plums, prunes and grapes.
The successful applicant will have the following key accountabilities:
- Managing juice pressing operation periods
- Be involved hands on! in cellar operations, including fermentation, racking, transfers, blending and filtration
- Liaise with lab technicians and winemaking team
- Supervising and running the canning line during canning periods
- Supervising cidery production staff to reduce downtime and increase output levels
- Troubleshooting mechanical issues and make recommendations to Cidery Manager as needed
- Ensuring fill-rates and output requirements are met
- Responsible for ensuring proper sanitation requirements and quality needs are met and exceeded as well as health and safety protocols are being strictly adhered to
- Effectively communicate and build strong relationships with store supervisors, internal sales and cidery team
- Advocate for cider quality and continuous improvement
- Assist with the development of cidery operations and capital plans/budgets
- Support internal marketing programs
- Participate in industry technical groups
- Manage cidery staff work schedules
- Recruit, train and develop and lead new cidery talent under direction of Cidery Manager
The successful applicant will be qualified by possessing the following key attributes:
- Prior cellar/bottle shop experience with demonstrated supervisor aptitude
- Knowledge of winery or beverage processing equipment, bottling filters, safety equipment, standard processing procedures and safety practices
- Possess mechanical knowledge and have ability to troubleshoot various machines.
- Bachelor of Science (Oenology/Viticulture) with a focus on fermentation science or related field and/or completion of Cellar and/or Winemaking courses, Wine Ambassador course or Sommelier/WSET Certificate will considered an asset
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Strong organizational, analytical and problem solving abilities
- Demonstrated team player with the ability to work under high pressure situations
- Good understanding of business and accounting/inventory/cost control practices
- Must possess a passion of cider/ wine and the industry
- Results-oriented attitude
- Must be able to work flexible work hours and overtime if needed
- Must be physically able to perform all aspects of the position including ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds
How to apply?
BC Tree Fruits Cooperative offers a competitive salary and benefits package. Please submit your application and salary expectations to [email protected] quoting Assistant Cider/Winemaker in the subject line by May 22nd/2015. BC Tree Fruits thanks all applicants for their interest. Please note that only those under consideration for the position will be contacted. Visit www.bctree.com for more information on the cooperative and future employment opportunities.
