Vineyard Manager (Wine Jobs: Vineyards & Cellars )

Full Time

  Aubrey Vineyards (http://www.aubreyvineyards.com)

  Overland Park, Kansas

 

Aubrey Vineyards, a Kansas (Overland Park) vineyard and winery focusing on high quality Napa-like wines and grape growing of mostly French hybrids, is recruiting for a full-time Vineyard Manager. The right person will have a passion for growing quality fruit for the exclusive use of the winery.

The ideal candidate will be:

  • Organized & analytical & will pay attention to detail
  • Versatile in their thinking and an innovative team player
  • Strong in their interpersonal skill
  • Of sound judgment and able to make timely decisions
  • Knowledgeable of data collection methods and will implement practices based on results


Job Summary:

  • Obtain acceptable yields and fruit quality
  • Manage 14 acres of vineyards and peach trees using standard viticultural practices
  • Oversee disease, pest control, canopy management, harvesting, pruning practices
  • Responsible for supervising and scheduling crews throughout the season
  • Maintain safety and compliance rules related to the vineyard
  • Oversee all outdoor property of the company’s farms including:
  • fencing (decorative and deer border), lawns, decorative plants, property yard/beds of bed and breakfast, debris cleanup, property cleanliness/presentation for guests and other areas as assigned.
  • Oversee annual fertility and pesticide budgets for the vineyard & ranches
  • Manage weed spray programs and irrigation systems
  • Equipment maintenance:
  • Perform regular maintenance on machines
  • Keep detailed records of maintenance
  • Identify when machines need professional care
  • Keep machines from being damaged by others and train people on use/care
  • Test grapes and update reports for winemaker during the season
  • Keep regular records of yield estimates
  • Order supplies related to chemicals, tools, machine maintenance items, etc.



Education and Experience:

  •  B.S. degree in Viticulture or equivalent experience.
  • Minimum of three years vineyard management experience
  • Experience with Midwest-grown vines a plus


Salary negotiable. Please state your desired salary.

To apply, reply with your resume and cover letter to jobs @ aubreyvineyards.com.  Please include your highschool/college gpa’s.

negotiable, state your desired salary

How To Apply

contact Karine Hellwig or Holly Combest at 913-909-2926

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