Assistant Winemaker (Wine Jobs: Vineyards & Cellars )

Full Time

  Ste Michelle Estates

  Prosser, Washington

Duties:

• To assist production of premium wines for Patz & Hall as well as sister wineries as needed 

• Be familiar with all aspects of winemaking and be able to act on behalf of the winemaker. 

• Monitor status of all wines in inventory at Patz & Hall and sister wineries.

• Represent the winery and winemaker at trade and consumer events.

• Organize and create work orders for all production activities, working closely with the Cellar Master to assure the correct completion of those work orders.

• Provide direction and technical assistance to the Enologist and staff.

• Purchase supplies and manage supply inventory.

• Make routine decisions, under direction of the winemaker, as to scheduling of all processing, drawing attention to possible problem areas where applicable. 

• Organize and participate in tastings

• Work together with contract winemaking facilities to ensure timely and accurate completion of work orders

• Work with an international winemaking team on a collaborative basis

• Assist in the development of both capital and operating budgets for the winery

• Performs other duties as assigned by the Winemaker.

• Assist barrel/cellar employees in the performance of their duties, particularly during harvest.

• Spend time in the vineyard with the viticulturist.

• Projects can take place both indoors and outdoors where temperatures can range from cold to hot depending on the season.

• Noise level is usually moderate.

Requirements:

• Full body mobility. Ability to stand, walk, bend, sit, use tools or controls, reach with hands and arms, climb stairs, balance, kneel.

• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. 

• Regularly required to roll, move, and/or lift 60-gallon empty wine barrels when needed.

• Ability to work for extended periods of time at a computer.

• Minimum age requirement of 21 years old.

• A degree in a science-related field, such as Enology or Food Science, strongly preferred and a minimum of 4 years winery experience

• Demonstrated experience with all aspects of winemaking and sensory analysis

• Strong organizational and supervisory skills

• Excellent written, oral communication and presentation skills

• Ability to travel nationally and internationally in all forms of conveyance.

• History of responsible use of alcohol and other appropriate conduct, as well as fitness to be licensed, permitted, and/or certified by state and/or local regulatory bodies.

How To Apply

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