Vineyard Manager (Winemaking potential)
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Full Time
Kitsch Family Vineyards
Kelowna,
British Columbia
Vineyard Manager – Kelowna Area
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated person to join the team at Kitsch Family Vineyards as Vineyard Manager. Kitsch is a family owned Vineyard in East Kelowna. This position is a hands-on role involving the day-to-day management of our vineyard. Totalling 18acres this role offers a high degree of variation with Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris, Riesling and Chardonnay planted. As the business evolves there could be an opportunity for the role to move into winemaking, with a small production planned next year. There is on site accommodation that could become part of the remuneration package.
The successful applicant will be an integral part of the senior management team of Kitsch Family and will need to be able to demonstrate the following:
Be able to lead an established vineyard team as well as recruit and train temporary staff.
Demonstrate great staff management and motivational skills.
Possess a strong and well-developed understanding of Viticulture in the Okanagan
Have a strong mechanical knowledge and skill set
Proficient budgeting skills
A high degree of work safety, awareness and implementation
Winemaking skills (not essential)
Experience required -
Previous vineyard management or assistant management experience
Relevant qualifications in viticulture
This role reports directly to the Owner/Director