Ektimo winery in Sebastopol, California, is looking for a cellarmaster. This is a hands-on position, reporting to the winemaker. Production averages a total of 30,000 cases. The ideal candidate has 3-5 years cellar experience, a can-do attitude, passion for small-lot winemaking and an eye on efficiency for larger lots.
DUTIES INCLUDE:
• Supervising cellar workers and managing work flow
• Communicating effectively with the winemaker
• Developing a rapport with custom crush clients and communicating with them
• Performing and directing cellar crew to perform all standard production jobs from receiving and processing grapes, racking / blending, additions, barrel work, filtration and bottling
• Implementing and completing work orders
• Forklift operation (license required)
• Equipment maintenance, including bottling line
REQUIREMENTS
• 3-5 years of wine cellar experience
• Ability to communicate in English
• Good basic math skills
• Maintain a safe working environment including equipment and chemicals
• Ability to follow written instructions accurately
• Good sensory skills and the ability to identify problems in wines
• Team player
• Ability to supervise a small crew
• Ability to lift and move 50 pounds, and occasionally a 100-pound barrel
• Good mechanical skills
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