Assistant Winemaker (Wine Jobs: Vineyards & Cellars )

  Pillitteri Estates Winery (http://www.pillitteri.com)

  Niagara on the Lake, Ontario

·         The Assistant Winemaker will report to the Winemaker on all aspects of wine production, with a focus on hands-on, task-driven work.

·         Schedule and monitor daily cellar operations, including harvest, bulk wine, barrels, bottling preparation, sanitation, and cellar organization and cleanliness.

·         Help with Lab analysis when needed

·         Keep accurate records of all tasks and bulk wine inventory on cellar tracking software

·         Maintain inventory of dry goods and cellar additives as well as reordering and coordinating with suppliers

·         Assist winemaker in preparation of blends, fining trials, and VQA submissions

·         Participate in wine tasting at all stages throughout the winemaking process.

·         Assist in operation, maintenance and supervision of the bottling line, including any personnel assigned to those operations

·         Supervise and train cellar staff in job duties and H&S.

·         Contribute to the continuous improvement of the winemaking process and procedures.

 

 

Desired Skills & Experience 

 

Requirements include:

-  University Degree or College Diploma in Oenology or related field

-  Strong organizational, problem solving skills, attention to detail

-  Lift and carry up to 55 pounds; work on and around ladders, catwalks, uneven flooring, in hot, cold and wet environments; with typical winery chemical exposure and conditions.

-  Ability to work long hours and weekends during harvest

-  Must possess excellent written, oral communication and presentation skills, fluent in English,     both verbal and written

-  5 years of experience in a premium winemaking/production capacity

 

Hourly Rate of $21.00/hour.

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