Harvest Ridge Winery is expanding our wine-making team! We are seeking a full time, energetic, hands-on individual to provide key technical and logistical support to our Winemaker.
Harvest Ridge Winery is a 190-acre Family Farm Winery located in Marydel, DE. Our winemaking team works very closely together so the position requires versatility, flexibility, reliability, and accountability – a self-motivated, energetic person capable of adapting to quickly changing priorities and workload, with an interest in continual growth and improvement. Cross-training is essential, as responsibilities will periodically include everything from tasting evaluations, lab work, sanitation, and various cellar duties from crush to bottle.
Job Duties include, but not limited to:
· Crush pad and press operations
· Fermentation management
· Cleaning and sanitizing equipment
· Barrel racking, filling and top off
· Moving wine from one tank to the other and tank gassing
· Stock and organize storage
· Wine bottling
· Set up and host wine tastings
· Assist with special events
· Maintain our high standards of a clean and presentable winery
Minimum Qualifications:• Bachelor’s in Enology, Chemistry or related field.
- Minimum of two years of experience in winemaking.
- Experience with both the practical and technical aspects of the winemaking process and understand winemaking.
· Intimate knowledge of wine quality metrics - ability to recognize potential problems and provide potential remediation techniques
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $45,000.00 - $55,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- On-the-job training
- Profit sharing
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Weekends as needed
Experience:
- Brewing: 1 year (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Marydel, DE 19964 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Marydel, DE 19964: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person