Assistant Winemaker (Wine Jobs: Vineyards & Cellars )

  Vineland Estates Winery Ltd. (http://www.vineland.com)

  Vineland, Ontario

Vineland Estates is a renowned winery in west Niagara. Whether in our cellars, office, the kitchen or dining room of our Restaurant, our retail Wine Shop, or our Carriage House event venue, our singular purpose is to captivate guests with our unparalleled quality wine, food and service. We achieve this only through the excellence, innovation and passion of our team members.

Vineland Estates Winery is currently looking for a Full Time Assistant Winemaker.  If you are dedicated to a career in the wine industry and committed to making a difference through your knowledge and work creating a beautiful product, this may the opportunity for you.

Key Responsibilities:

·         Work closely with Winemaker in all aspects of the winemaking process

·         Lead daily operations, workflow and supervision of staff

·         Monitor fermentation, temperature and aging of product

·         Ensure laboratory tests and analysis are completed as required

·         Maintain accurate production, inventory, input records including tax/financial reporting needs

·         Assist with VQA submissions

·         Coordinate and participate in all harvest activities

·         Assist with bottling preparation and execution as needed

·         Ensure sanitation and safety protocols are upheld for production department

·         Support customer facing events

 

Qualifications:

·         Degree or Diploma in viticulture or oenology or related field

·         Minimum 5 years experience in wine industry

·         Broad knowledge or cellar operations and processes

·         Forklift Certification (or willingness to train)

·         Ability to lift at least 55 lbs

·         Strong communication, organizational and time management skills

 

·         Must be legally entitled to work in Canada

 

$50,000-70,000 per year
Group Benefits Plan
Wine allocation and discounts

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