Vineyard Manager (Wine Jobs: Vineyards & Cellars )

Full Time

  McCall Wines

  Cutchogue, New York

McCall Wines a family-owned winery and vineyard located in the beautiful North Fork of Long Island. McCall believes in a ‘farming first’ philosophy where a large focus is placed on growing the best grapes possible to produce distinguished wines each year. Land preservation, environmental sustainability, conservation, and premium customer service make up the pinnacle of what McCall Wines is today.

We are searching for someone who loves the wine business as much as we do, to be “one of us”. You will have the opportunity to work side-by-side with us to transform our operations—leading the team day to day with an eye on our goal of building a world class vineyard and winery. The ideal person knows how to think and act strategically but knows the importance of rolling up their sleeves and getting dirty.

The ideal candidate balances execution with compassion and knows how to think about the big picture for the future of the business. You enjoy being a self-starter, taking the initiative with new ideas and driving action to put them in place. You can lead a team - and bring out the best in everyone, demonstrating the passion and hard work it takes to create the best on-the-job experience. You are excited to balance small business needs on the path to a larger vision.

The Vineyard Manager will take ownership of most day-to-day operations while helping keep focus on achieving long-term goals.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES – Include, but are not limited to:

•  Oversee all aspects of the successful daily operation of the McCall Vineyards and Estate.
•  Manage a team of 6 vineyard workers including 1 foreman and 5 workers.
•  Interview, hire and develop new employees as needed in accordance with the standards set by the owners.
•  Conduct weekly staff and ownership meetings to discuss goals, performances, and progress.
•  Ensure crew safety and compliance with NY state laws.
•  Oversee maintenance all farm equipment: Tractors, mowers, sprayers, implements, hand tools, vehicles. We use outside mechanics.
•  Schedule and supervise all seasonal vineyard operations including pruning, canopy and floor management, spraying, leafing, etc.
•  Accurately identify pests and diseases in the vines through daily and weekly scouting.
•  Develop and implement annual spray program. Create spray work orders and keep chemical inventory.
•  Maintain New York state chemical application records.
•  Lead all harvest operations: tonnage estimates, grape picking, fruit delivery to winery.
•  Execute new grapevine plantings.
•  Track phenological data and tissue sampling throughout season. Record into database.
•  Supervise beef cattle operations: provide feed, calving, slaughter. Our foreman manages this well, however will need guidance from time to time.
•  Support the General Manager in all needed duties.

JOB REQUIREMENTS – Include but are not limited to:

•  Strong Leadership Skills: The ability to create and maintain a gracious and efficient environment.
•  Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
•  Experience managing a team.
•  Thorough knowledge of New York and US wine industry. Or the strong interest to learn.
•  Spanish language skills.
•  Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel).
•  Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and long hours during harvest season.

SALARY: Competitive salary and relocation housing for limited time.
BENEFITS: Medical, dental and vision insurance. Paid Time Off. 401K.

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