Winemaker Jobs in USA

A rare opportunity to join the
City Winery team as we reimagine the future of live music and hospitality. City Winery to deliver the
highest end combined culinary and cultural experience to our customers who are
passionate in sharing wine, music, and culinary arts. We are a unique facility,
combining a fully functioning winery with intimate concerts, food & wine
classes, private events in a variety of configurations, and fine dining. We
have created a compelling mix for our sophisticated clientele of foodies, and
active cultural patrons.

Position Summary

The Wine
Technician is a general winery worker – cellar work, harvest support, bottling,
packing wine orders, occasional vineyard work, occasional laboratory work, and
LOTS of cleaning. will support the day-to-day
activities pertaining to winery operations.

Overview of Responsibilities

Winery & Equipment Maintenance:

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Responsible for
maintaining cellar sanitation to CW requirements with daily, weekly, and
monthly sanitation of kegs, tanks, fittings, pumps, hoses, etc.

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Cellar:

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Lots of cleaning and sanitation!

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Communicate
to Winemaker any concerns about wines (off aromas, bad color, etc.)

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Topping barrels

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Tank top inspections

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Filling kegs

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Bottling

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Racking and transferring
wine

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Movement of barrels,
tanks and pallets with Pallet Jack

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Movement of barrels,
tanks and pallets with Forklift

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Responsible
for participating in harvest activities, including grape and juice fermentation
during harvest months (September through November), under the supervision of
Winemaker and Assistant Winemaker

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Other duties as
specified by Winemaker

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Seasonal
hours during harvest may include extended hours and extra days (up to 6 days
per week). Day off may be on a weekday

Laboratory:

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Conduct laboratory analysis
following training by Winemaker and Assistant Winemaker:

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Free SO2 by Aspiration/Oxidation

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Brix, pH and Temperature tracking

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FTIR Analysis by FOSS

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VA by Cash Still

o
Titratable Acidity

o
Enzymatic Analysis of Sugar and
Malate

CW
Tap system:

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Monthly cleaning of tap
lines

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Proper and safe handling
of kegs (required training will be provided)

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Adhere to CW safety
practices pertaining to CW tap system and tri-clover keg management

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Weekly cleaning of empty
kegs

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Filling kegs to meet
wine demand

Vineyard:

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Assist with various vineyard
activities for on-site vineyard, including:

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Pruning, leaf/shoot thinning, vine
tying

o
Vineyard sprays

o
Harvesting grapes

In
addition, this role is expected to support other reasonably assigned duties,
tasks, and projects, as per business need

Minimum Qualifications

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Professional and effective communication skills

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Driving License and Clean DMV Record

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Superior organization skills and attention to detail

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Flexible and able to work independently as well as collaboratively
with a team

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Ability to perform physical requirements of position including
standing for extended periods of time, kneeling, stooping, using stairs, able
to lift, carry, push, pull weights of at least 50 lbs.

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Ability to work a flexible schedule
including weekends and holidays as needed. Must be able to work 6 days per week
during Harvest season.

About Us

Wine, food, and
live entertainment collide at City Winery to create a dynamic and incredibly
unique workplace. Since 2008, City Winery has been turning heads across the
nation with amazing live performances, delectable cuisine, and award winning,
locally produced wines. But there's more to us than that: we’re a haven for
community and creativity, a place where the philosophy of hospitality is more
than just a buzzword, but a way of life. City Winery, founded by music industry
veteran & visionary Michael Dorf, has established itself as a one-of-a-kind
brand providing unforgettable experiences for guests. From world class music
venues to sustainably produced wines with ratings of 90+ points, City Winery
offers a range of topnotch events & experiences.

We are an equal
opportunity employer and value diversity at City Winery. We do not discriminate
on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual
orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Additionally, City Winery participates in the E-Verify Program in certain
locations, as required by law.