Harvest Cellar Supervisor (Wine Jobs: Vineyards & Cellars )

  Sojourn Cellars

  Santa Rosa, California

Sojourn Cellars is a boutique producer of highly-acclaimed Pinot noir, Chardonnay, and Cabernet Sauvignon wines. We are currently seeking a full time seasonal harvest supervisor to join the production team for the upcoming harvest. Work will be performed at the winery in Santa Rosa, CA as well as at our offices in Sonoma, CA and at various vineyard sites around Sonoma County and Napa County. Ideal candidates will be hard-working, detail-oriented, well-organized, and passionate about wine, with a positive attitude. This internship offers a rare opportunity to participate in artisan winemaking from the vineyard to the cellar. 

The harvest supervisor will perform and oversee all aspects of harvest activities. These include but not limited to vineyard monitoring and field sampling, processing samples and running analyses (brix, pH, TA), supervising picks, grape receiving and fruit sorting, pumpovers, punchdowns, yeast inoculations, nutrient additions, pressing and barrel downs, cleaning and sanitation, documenting and tracking of harvest activities using Microsoft Excel, and monitoring work activities of cellar interns.

Applicants must be energetic, dependable, highly organized, able to work varying shifts and hours, work as a team, pay attention to details, and follow verbal and written instructions in English. A working knowledge of Microsoft Excel required. 

Flexible scheduling required. Work schedule may include swing shifts, overtime, weekends, and/or holidays. This position will start full-time approximately July 15 through November 15 with part-time work available before and after. Exact dates of employment will be dependent on availability and harvest schedule. Previous winery experience, particularly harvest, preferred. Basic English required for all positions, both speaking and reading.

This is a physically demanding position and requires the ability to lift & carry up to 50 lbs, ability to climb stairs and work at heights, ability to work in changing conditions, and ability to work with standard winemaking materials. The harvest supervisor will need to provide their own vehicle. Vehicle should be capable of driving on difficult terrain. Ability to speak Spanish is a plus. Early mornings are to be expected. Applicants must be located within 45 minute commute time to winery in Santa Rosa. No relocation funds are available for out of state or international applicants.

Competitive hourly wage, DOE.

How To Apply

Applications should be sent to Matt Revelette at [email protected]. No phone calls.

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