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- Oversee staff for harvest and general winery functions
- Oversee crush pad operations
- Oversee all additions as dictated by winemaker
- Assist in scheduling of winery staff
- Ensure that quality standards and practices are upheld
- Assigning of tasks to cellar staff
- Writing work orders
- BBL and lot tracking
- Assist with sampling vineyards to determine ripeness
- Assist with sampling of grape and wine lots for chemical analysis
- With direction of winemaker, assign tasks for Enologist (i.e. TA/pH etc.)
- Working in conjunction with WM to schedule dates with bottling company
- Working in conjunction with WM to prepare final blends for bottling
- Working in conjunction with WM to develop and implement a filtering plan
- Working in conjunction with WM, order and maintain inventory of winemaking supplies
- Working in conjunction with WM to schedule trucking for case goods to storage
- Schedule and oversee bottling crew
- Manage hand labeling crew and process
- Work with Cellar Master to schedule maintenance of equipment and facilities. Inform winemaker when replacements or repairs are needed
- Take a sense of ownership and insure that winery is clean at all times
- Work with Cellar Master on tracking of chemicals
- Double check repair & maintenance plan from Cellar Master for annual budget before presenting to WM
- Work with WM in identifying quality in lots
- Assist in pulling lots or gathering wines for tastings
- Be a vocal part of the blend and comparative tastings
- Work order entries into AMS
- Monthly inventories
- Keep file of empty barrels
- With aid of Enologist, track all chemical analysis
- Track experiments
- Track hours worked of employees and timecards
- Attend industry functions as needed
- Be present at all winery functions; assist with set up for events & tastings
- Assist with touring groups through the winery
- Support sales staff with travel to specific markets as needed
- Follow out instructions from WM
- Ability to assist WM and step in with any additional needs
- Assist WM in all winery related operations including but not limited to harvest, blending, bottling, tastings, AMS, lot tracking, BBL tracking, staff scheduling, events, etc.
- Complete the jobs requested by WM in a timely, safe and professional manner
- Work with Cellar Master/Enologist to maintain a sanitary and safe workplace
- Take sense of ownership with the winery, ensuring that it's presentable, clean and safe
- Inventory tracking and AMS entry with the help of WM
- Must maintain a positive and optimistic attitude in the workplace
- Treats others with respect
- Listens to direction and orders well from any manager
- Able to give direction and orders professionally
- Able to provide leadership/mentorship role for cellar team
- Provides guidance without micromanaging. Thus allowing for the efficiency of winery operations and the growth of employees
- With the help of the WM, oversee and supervise the entire team of personnel
- Work with cellar team on various tasks ensuring the jobs are completed in a safe, timely and professional manner.
- Gives guidance and leadership to entire cellar team
- Over sees operations of cellar team
- Direct contact for cellar team
- Listens to concerns or suggestions from subordinates
- Must be able to lift 50lbs
- Must be able to stand/walk for long hours in a work day
- Team player + independently capable
- Great attitude
- Excellent understanding of winery and vineyard knowledge and operations
- Excellent understanding of chemistry and its relation to wine
- Excellent understanding of fine wine
- Have a complete understanding of the white papers and vision created by the Winemaker
- Vision for improvements regarding winery operations and wine quality that align with the stylistic goals
- Leadership and mentorship qualities
- Patience with subordinates
- Fast learner
- B.S. in Enology required
- 5+ years of full time cellar experience, with at least two years as Cellar Master and/or Enologist
Assistant Winemaker - Napa, United States - Wine Division
Description
Job Description
Job DescriptionESSENTIAL PURPOSE: Under supervision (both direct and indirect) of the Winemaker, this position supports all activities of the winemaking process.
Key Responsibilities:
Cellar operations including but not limited to:
Harvest:
Bottling:
Winery maintenance:
Blend & Comp tastings:
Clerical/Office:
Travel/Marketing/Sales
Other Responsibilities
Interaction w/others
Supervisory Responsibility
Skills/Qualities
Experience