Winemaker

Wine Industry Expo; Mount Airy, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discount

Flexible schedule

On-the-job training

Paid time off

Job summary

Wine Industry Expo seeks a Winemaker for a boutique, award-winning winery, cidery, and meadery. The role leads all harvest and winemaking tasks, including cider, mead and fruit wines, and manages custom-crush and bulk wine programs.

The position may include vineyard duties seasonally and requires flexibility in scheduling. Enology/viticulture education and self-motivation are essential; ability to work 8–10 hours standing and lift up to 40 pounds is required.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in winemaking or cidermaking.
• Education in enology & viticulture is a requirement.
• Willingness to work 8-10 hours standing and lift up to 40 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Lead all harvest and winemaking tasks across wine, cider, meat? mead and fruit wines.
• Lead custom-crush and bulk wine programs.

Skills

Self-motivation

Ability to work independently

Physical stamina

Education

Enology & Viticulture education

Job description

Winemaker for a boutique, award-winning winery, cidery, & meadery.

Primary responsibilities include leading all aspects of harvest & wine-making tasks, including cider, mead and fruit wines. Winemaking responsibilities includes leading custom-crush and bulk wine programs.

Primary focus is winemaking, but depending on the season and workload it will also include assistance in the vineyard. Vineyard assistance during slow times in the winery may include pruning, managing the canopy, harvesting, planting, etc.

Due to the nature of harvest and the winemaking process, flexibility in scheduling is a requirement.

Previous experience in either winemaking or cidermaking, and/or education in enology & viticulture is a requirement.

Candidates must be self-motivated and able to work independently, with a requirement to be able to work 8-10 hours in a standing position the majority of the time and to be able to lift 40 pounds.

Candidates must provide a cover letter or summary in the resume explaining his or her relevant experience or education, and why they would be a good fit for this position.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $40,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• On-the-job training
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person