Experienced Cellar Assistant (Part-Time) OR Cellar Master / Vineyard Assistant (Full-Time)

Pentâge Winery, a respected boutique winery in Penticton, BC, is seeking an experienced and motivated individual to join our small, passionate team in ONE of two roles:

• Part-Time: Experienced Cellar Assistant – focused solely on cellar operations
• Full-Time: Cellar Master / Vineyard Assistant – a hybrid role combining cellar and vineyard responsibilities, with leadership potential

This is a rare opportunity to work across all stages of winemaking in a hands-on environment where attention to detail and passion for quality are valued every step of the way.

A Note About the Role

As a small, hands-on winery, we do not have enough year-round cellar work to support a full-time, cellar-only position. Our full-time role includes vineyard work, particularly outside of harvest season. It’s a great fit for someone who enjoys variety, learning, and taking ownership across both the winery and vineyard.

Key Responsibilities

Cellar Work (All Positions):

• Execute cellar operations: pump-overs, punchdowns, racking, wine additions, barrel work, blending, fining, filtering, bottling
• Operate and maintain winery equipment, including pumps, filters, and forklifts
• Support harvest and crush pad operations
• Perform basic lab work and maintain winemaking records (Excel, Word)
• Ensure cleanliness and sanitation of all cellar areas

Vineyard Work (Full-Time Only):

• Assist with seasonal tasks: pruning, spraying, thinning, tucking, canopy management
• Operate farm equipment (tractors, mowers, sprayers, etc.)
• Supervise and coordinate tasks with foreign workers

Qualifications

• 3+ years of hands-on cellar experience (required)
• Experience with vineyard work (for full-time applicants)
• Degree/diploma in Winemaking or Viticulture (asset, not required)
• Strong attention to detail, initiative, and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a small team
• Comfortable lifting 50 lbs or more
• Basic Spanish (asset, especially for vineyard work)
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word
• Valid driver’s license

Why Join Pentâge Winery?

• Be part of a small, respected team crafting high-quality, small-lot wines
• Involvement in every stage of the winemaking process
• Room to grow 
• Beautiful working environment in the heart of the South Okanagan

How to Apply

Please send your resume in confidence via email to julie@pentage.com.    Be sure to indicate whether you are applying for the part-time or full-time position.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in Canada and fluent in English.

Compensation will be based on experience (range $25-$38). Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. 

Thank you.