Manager of Vineyard & Winery Operations

Manager of Vineyard & Winery Operations

 Job duties include:

This person oversees all aspects of the wine business from vineyard planting to finished product in the bottle. And can monitor quality control and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.

Vineyard

• Assist with the layout and planting of new vineyard expansion
• Help determine which grape varietals should be planted for further expansion
• Cultivation, fruit thinning, leafing, pruning, canopy management, new plantings, young vine training, grape harvesting
• Install and maintain wire trellis system
• Pest management: Pesticides and herbicides application regularly
• Increases/improves fruit and wine quality through observation and viticultural decisions
• Walk the rows daily to look out for the first signs of disease
• Maintain orderly inventory of vineyard equipment and tools

Winemaking

• Assist with ordering all raw materials (bottles, corks, labels, shipping supplies, etc) and keep a clear inventory of them
• Oversee the winemaking at all stages (crush, fermentation, juice, racking, aging, filtering, heat/cold stabilizing, bottling)
• Fill, top, stir and maintain wine in barrel
• Participate and organize personnel for bottling day
• Assist with label and foiling of bottled wines
• General cleanliness and sanitation of equipment and space
• Count monthly inventory for government reporting
• Conduct routine lab analysis
• Record keeping of operations related to grapes, juices and wines
• Participate in wine tasting at all stages throughout the winemaking process and be responsible for conducting evaluation and recommendation of treatments
• Continuously look to innovate winemaking and production and adapt to changing market conditions
• Take the lead on the creation of new products
• Occasionally participate in tastings on & off premise
• Available to work some weekends based on farming needs & events
• Interact with our Washington state management company

Misc.

• General farm work and participation in projects as needed
• Ability to lift, blend and transfer up to 50lbs
• Train and supervise seasonal employees

40 hours a week

Pay based on experience

To apply please email your resume to info@oldtavernfarmwinery.com