Oenologist/Winemaker

Avanta Works; Dubai Emirate; On-site; AED 134,000 - 201,000; Full time

Job summary

Avanta Works is seeking an experienced Oenologist/Winemaker to oversee wine production from grape to bottle at our Jabal-Ali facility in the UAE. The role requires strong oenology knowledge, team leadership, and the ability to work flexible hours during peak production periods.

Candidates should communicate effectively in English (Arabic a plus) and have a passion for winemaking with attention to detail and strong organizational skills. Ownership of visa is preferred but not required.

Qualifications

• Malayalee culture understanding
• Excellent English communication skills
• Willingness to obtain/hold valid visa
• Strong passion for winemaking and oenology principles
• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills
• Ability to work independently and in a team
• Flexible to work irregular hours during peak production periods

Responsibilities

• Oversee production of wine from grape selection to bottling
• Conduct regular quality checks at each production stage
• Collaborate with vineyard managers for optimal grape growing conditions
• Monitor inventory of wine and packaging materials
• Develop and implement new techniques to improve quality and efficiency
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends to continuously improve products
• Manage cellar workers and provide training as needed
• Ensure compliance with all safety regulations

Job description

Oenologist/Winemaker

We are currently seeking an experienced Oenologist/Winemaker to join our team in Jabal-Ali, UAE. As an Oenologist, you will be responsible for overseeing the production and quality of our wines from grape to bottle. This is a contract position that does not require any previous experience in the industry.

Key responsibilities:

• Manage all aspects of wine production from grape selection to fermentation, blending, and bottling
• Conduct regular quality control checks on the wine during different stages of production
• Collaborate with vineyard managers to ensure optimal grape growing conditions
• Monitor and maintain inventory levels of wine and packaging materials
• Develop and implement new techniques to improve the quality and efficiency of wine production
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends and developments to continuously improve our products
• Oversee a team of cellar workers and provide training when necessary
• Ensure compliance with all safety regulations

Requirements:

• Must be a Malayalee national or have a strong understanding of Malayalee culture
• Able to communicate effectively in English (Arabic is a plus)
• Own visa preferred but not required
• Strong passion for winemaking and knowledge of oenology principles
• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Flexibility to work irregular hours during peak production periods

Women are encouraged to apply for this position.

If you have a love for wine and are ready for a new challenge, we would love to hear from you!