2016 Vintage Cellar Hand
(Wine Jobs:
Vineyards & Cellars )
Full Time
Vineland,
Ontario
Featherstone Winery is a boutique winery in Vineland in the Niagara Peninsula, Ontario. We produce 7,000 cases of hand crafted, high quality wines annually, with production focused on white wines made from estate grown grapes.
We are looking to fill a 2016 vintage cellar hand position. The position offers an excellent opportunity to work with top quality estate fruit, crafting wines that are truly expressive of our vineyards and terroir.
The cellar hand will be an integral member of our production staff, reporting directly to the Winemaker and will participate in all aspects of the winemaking process. The Winemaker is the owner/operator and has been the Winemaker from inception allowing for continuity of style and procedures that have proven repeatable, successful and consistent.
Qualifications:
The preferred candidates should have some or all of the following:
§ A range of proven skills in winery/harvest positions developed over 1+ years of harvest experience
§ An understanding of winemaking equipment such as crusher/de-stemmers, pumps, presses, forklifts and some farm equipment
§ Experience in working with chemicals and some lab equipment
§ Familiarity with Microsoft Office and basic computer skills
§ Candidate will need to have his/ her driver’s licence
We are looking for an individual who is self-motivated, enthusiastic and reliable with a strong work ethic. He/she should have some vintage experience. Vintage experience and a positive attitude are more important to us than academic qualifications in winemaking.
Seasonal hire starting in August to end of November 2016. Could become a permanent position in 2017.
Other requirements include:
§ Able to work 6 to 7 days per week over the vintage period
§ Hard working with a positive attitude and a sense of humour
§ Ability to work independently
§ Have own accommodation arrangements
How To Apply
Applicants are encouraged to send via e-mail their resume and cover letter to:
Louise Engel at [email protected]
Owner/operator
Featherstone Winery