Cellar Master

Sterling St James LLC; Hoboken (NJ); On-site; USD 64,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

Sterling St James LLC operates a premier wine storage facility and serves a broad regional area from Hoboken, NJ. The Wine Storage Manager will supervise daily operations, climate controls, and the meticulous handling of an extensive collection.

The ideal candidate brings strong wine knowledge, hands-on experience with inventory software, and a solid grasp of environmental monitoring systems to preserve bottle quality at all times.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of wine warehousing, cellar management, fine wine retail, or upscale hospitality coordination.
• Professional certifications (e.g., WSET Level 2/3, Certified Sommelier) are a major plus.
• Experience with inventory software, Excel, barcode scanners, and monitoring apps.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of the wine storage facility.
• Manage climate controls and ensure proper storage conditions.
• Be the primary custodian of the wine collection and track inventory.
• Maintain precise documentation and verify labels, serials, and bin numbers.

Skills

Wine knowledge

Inventory software

Attention to detail

Environmental monitoring

Tech literacy

Tools

Barcode scanners

Environmental monitoring systems

Job description

Wine Storage Manager

Company

Our client provides wine storage and related services based out of the 22,000 square foot facility in Jersey City, NJ. Their service area covers a 100-mile radius from our headquarters; effectively serving the state of New Jersey, all five boroughs of New York, Long Island, the lower Hudson Valley, eastern Pennsylvania, and coastal Connecticut.

Position

They are seeking a highly organized, meticulous Wine Storage Manager to oversee the daily operations, climate controls, and coordination of the premier wine storage facility. The manager will be the primary custodian of an extensive collection, ensuring that all inventory is systematically tracked, safely managed, and preserved under flawless storage conditions. The ideal candidate possesses deep foundational knowledge of wine varietals, firsthand experience with inventory software, and a technical understanding of environmental monitoring systems.

Qualifications & Skills

• Experience: 2–4 years of experience in wine warehousing, cellar management, fine wine retail, or upscale hospitality coordination.
• Wine Knowledge: Solid foundational understanding of global wine regions, vintages, proper aging windows, and bottle formats. Professional certifications (e.g., WSET Level 2/3, Certified Sommelier) are a major plus.
• Technical Savvy: Proficiency with inventory management software, Excel, barcode scanners, and smart environmental-monitoring apps.
• Attention to Detail: Absolute precision in documentation, tracking serial/bin numbers, and catching subtle discrepancies on labels.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and navigate tight cellar spaces for long periods.
• Ability to lift and move heavy boxes and wine cases weighing up to fifty pounds daily comfortably and safely.
• Comfort working routinely in cooler, dimly lit ambient environments (typically fifty-five°F / 13°C) designed for wine preservation.

Position is in Hoboken, NJ

Salary is $75K