Cellar Master
(Wine Jobs:
Vineyards & Cellars )
Full Time
Monte Creek,
British Columbia
Cellar Master
Reports to: Winemaker
Direct Reports: Cellar staff
About Us
Just a short drive outside Kamloops city limits, our winery and vineyards straddle the Thompson River making for a breathtaking view. Through quality, innovation, and sustainability, Monte Creek Winery is turning unique growing conditions into award-winning, premium wines. Our team is passionate about our values and we strive to create a purposeful work experience.
The Role
We’re looking for an enthusiastic and knowledgeable Cellar Master to join our tight-knit production team. The Cellar Master plays a key role in the daily operations of the production facility, working under the direction of the Winemaker to coordinate all winemaking processes from harvest to bottling.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Lead and supervise cellar operations including fermentation, barrel work, racking, sanitation, and filtering.
- Support harvest activities including grape intake, processing, and fermentation management.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory and safety standards through team training, equipment monitoring, and sanitation of the cellar.
- Supervise cellar staff.
- Maintain proper record-keeping.
- Facilitate and record lab analysis (pH, TA, S02, VA, Malic Acid, Residual Sugar, etc.)
- Conduct and/or coordinate preventative maintenance and repairs on winery equipment (press, pumps, etc.)
- Supporting marketing with lab analysis, tasting notes, and other specs for producing labels, data sheets, entering comps, etc.
Top Candidate Qualifications
- 3+ years of cellar experience
- Excellent English verbal and written communication skills.
- Hands-on and self-motivated.
- Ability to work independently and as a team member.
- Highly organized and skilled in prioritization.
- Valid driver’s license. Endorsement 20 an asset.
- Forklift license an asset.
- Advanced Wine Knowledge
Working Conditions & Physical Environment
- Ability to lift 24 kg, stand for long periods of time, and work long hours when needed.
- Able to work evenings, weekends and holidays as needed.
Compensation and Other Details
- Hours: Full-time, permanent position
- Location: In-person at Monte Creek Winery
- Pay: $25 - $30 CAD per hour (wage dependent on candidate experience)
- Benefits: Extended health and dental benefits, RRSP matching program, tasting room discount and seasonal terrace restaurant food discount
Monte Creek Winery is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to diversity and inclusion. All hiring decisions are based solely on business needs, job requirements, and candidate qualifications.
Please apply by sending your resume to [email protected]
Pay: $25 - $30 CAD per hour (wage dependent on candidate experience)
Benefits: Extended health and dental benefits, RRSP matching program, tasting room discount and seasonal terrace restaurant food discount
How To Apply
Please apply by sending your resume to
[email protected]
