Senior Vineyard Foreman: Premium Winegrowing Lead

Wine Industry Expo; St. Helena (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accrued PTO

Medical, Dental, Vision

Matching Simple IRA

Annual bonus based on work performance

Employee discount

Job summary

Continuum Estate in St. Helena, CA is seeking an experienced Vineyard Foreman to oversee day-to-day vineyard operations and supervise crews.

This hands-on leadership role ensures work is performed safely, efficiently, and to our premium winegrowing standards, in close collaboration with the Director of Viticulture. You will plan seasonal farming activities, coordinate crews, manage equipment, maintain records, and uphold safety procedures.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of vineyard experience in premium wine grape production.
• Previous vineyard crew supervisory experience required.
• Strong knowledge of seasonal vineyard operations.
• Experience with irrigation systems, tractors, and vineyard equipment repair.
• Maintains respectful and collaborative attitude; works as part of viticulture team.
• Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and direct vineyard employees and seasonal crews.
• Coordinate daily work assignments and ensure tasks meet quality standards.
• Oversee seasonal vineyard activities including pruning, canopy management, harvest, and harvest-related tasks.
• Assist with system inspections, troubleshooting, and fertilizer or soil amendment applications.
• Manage tractor operators and vineyard equipment use.
• Train crew on safe equipment use and safety procedures.
• Maintain accurate records of vineyard activities, labor, and materials.
• Support vine- and block-specific work using vineyard maps and data.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Bilingual English/Spanish

Recordkeeping

Independent work

Multitasking

Technical aptitude

Tools

Irrigation systems

Tractors

Equipment repair

Job description

Continuum Estate in St. Helena, CA is seeking an experienced Vineyard Foreman to oversee day-to-day vineyard operations and supervise crews.

This hands-on leadership role ensures work is performed safely, efficiently, and to our premium winegrowing standards, in close collaboration with the Director of Viticulture. You will plan seasonal farming activities, coordinate crews, manage equipment, maintain records, and uphold safety procedures.