General Manager – Winemaking and Vineyard
(Wine Jobs:
Vineyards & Cellars )
Full Time
Established Virginia Winery
United States,
Virginia
Well established, award winning boutique Virginia winery seeks a multi-faceted individual to oversee winemaking for 2000 annual case production and vineyard management of 15 acre vineyard. This is a hands-on position in a team oriented environment.
Skills, Duties and Qualifications include, but are not limited to:
· Bachelor’s degree
· 3-5 years of winemaking and vineyard management experience, preferably in the Eastern US
· Solid winemaking knowledge, understanding of winemaking theory, sanitation and laboratory practices
· Must be familiar with bottling line operation and maintenance
· Experience designing and overseeing vineyard pest management programs
· Basic pruning and canopy management knowledge and experience
· Experience recruiting and supervising winery and vineyard staff
· Must be mechanically inclined, able to manage equipment maintenance programs, and the ability to perform moderate repairs and alterations.
· Experience operating all winery and vineyard machinery, including a forklift
· Ability to oversee safety policies and procedures, and develop as needed.
· Experience with record keeping and inventory management.
· Experience with budgeting and forecasting within vineyard and winery operations
· Must posses excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
· Basic computer skills including Excel
· Be willing to wear multiple hats typical of a boutique enterprise
· Must be willing to work typical seasonal extended shift/hours
· Must be able to work under minimal supervision, but within established guidelines and policies
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