Experienced Cellar Assistant (Part-Time) OR Cellar Master / Vineyard Assistant (Full-Time) (Wine Jobs: Vineyards & Cellars )

  Pentâge Winery (http://www.pentage.com)

  Penticton, British Columbia

 

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.  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.

 

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