Wine Jobs

COOKS

Miradoro Restaurant at Tinhorn Creek Vineyards is hiring Cooks to join our culinary team for the upcoming season.

Miradoro is an award winning, world class winery restaurant that is one of the culinary gems of the South Okanagan.  We offer a professional, dynamic work environment with plenty of opportunity to learn and expand your experience.  Our kitchen focuses on using the best ingredients of the Okanagan and utilizing the best of modern and traditional techniques.

We are hiring all levels of experience.

Candidates should have fine dining kitchen experience, and have food safe level one.  Culinary school is an asset.  A good grasp of current culinary techniques is also an asset. Most importantly, you should be driven to succeed and passionate about food.

Please send your resume to: chefjeff@miradoro.ca

Posting expiration date : July 31, 2019

TASTING ROOM STAFF

Location: Tasting Room
Travel Required: Yes
Level/Salary Range: Dependent on experience
Position Type: Employee
HR Contact: Linda Holford
Will Train Applicant(s): Yes
Job Starts: Immediately

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

TASTING ROOM

• Tasks are primarily in the tasting room; however, the job includes one day a week for the farmers markets and also

opportunities to pour at tasting events and liquor stores. The markets require that we set up and take down–a tent and unpack

the cases of wine, plus marketing materials.

• Manage the tasting room during the day to meet the standards of the winery. Set up for sales and inventory for the Start of

Day. Ensure the room has stock and supplies, etc. Handle all aspects of the tasting room and winery while people arrive.

• Pour wine samples to consumers. Ensure that you have Serving It Right Certificate on hand. You will be responsible for the sales

of the tasting room and ensuring that the customers have such a great experience they purchase the wines. Set up a case club

membership and ensure people join the newsletter. Ensure all aspects of sales and marketing are done for sales of the winery.

There will be targets set so you can be aware of expectations.

• Handle any sales people, marketing ideas and social media, while working in the tasting room.
• Promote the outdoor area for food and wine sales. Come up with innovative ideas to manage this area also. Ensure the

outdoor area looks good and the hanging baskets are watered and deadheaded.

• Record all sales at the end of the day and ensure that everything is reconciled and ready to go for the next day.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

Working knowledge of sales and marketing. Serving It Right Certificate (can be done once hired) Wine Knowledge and some

previous experience working in a tasting room or something related.

PREFERRED SKILLS

• Ability to work alone
• Knowledge/interest of wines
• Enthusiasm
• Experience in using mobile devices
• Computer knowledge
• Ability to lift 40 lbs min.

ADDITIONAL NOTES

Do you really want to know what it’s like to run your own business? You will have the chance to be responsible for portions of the

business after a learning period. As a small winery, you get to experience many aspects of the business as you wish and become a

part of the team with team targets.

You will be representing the winery and its values usually alone. There is an expectation of meeting personal targets, dress code

and reliability. The ability to fit in with the image presented over the last 10 years is very important. We encourage your personality

to add to this image.

Applicants please email: linda@rockycreekwinery.ca

PART TIME CASUAL LABOUR

Location: Vineyard/Garden/Winery
Travel Required: Yes
Level/Salary Range: $14/hr
Position Type: Part-time
HR Contact: Linda Holford
Will Train Applicant(s): Landscaping, picking or vineyard experience
Job Starts: Immediately

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

VINEYARD/WINERY LANDSCAPING

• Work with the vineyard manager on tasks specific for each part of the season
• Garden clean up and weeding
• Work with the winemaker for jobs such as bottling
• Manually watering as needed
• Jobs are based on tasks needed to be completed
• Mowing the lawn and weed trimming
• Sample tasks, tucking vines, shoot thinning
• Digging up and splitting plants
• This position is necessary for the harvest season for picking and goes off and on from September until Late October
• Pruning trees

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS PREFERRED SKILLS

• Some landscaping knowledge
• Ability to use equipment such as mowers, weed trimmers
• Enthusiasm
• Ability to lift 40 lbs min.
• Willing to work rain or shine in outdoor weather
• No back issues
• Good physical condition

ADDITIONAL NOTES

This job is a casual part time position. We would like to have you for the entire season from now until at least harvest time.

This position could also work into the next year for winter pruning etc. You will be lead by our daughter who has graduated with a wine degree and is managing the vineyard. Rocky Creek would like to train you for the entire season and then you would be notified which times you will be needed. So it would be on a work schedule and the days would be full time but the work would not be needed on a full time basis, just what each tasks need to be done. So this position would have some flexibility.

Applicants please email: linda@rockycreekwinery.ca

ESTATE MANAGER

We are seeking an energetic, experienced, and highly motivated Estate Managerto join our team at Black Hills Estate Winery (BHEW). Black Hills Estate Winery is situated on the scenic Black Sage Bench in Oliver, British Columbia and has been producing premium wine in this region since 1999. Known for the Nota Bene Bordeaux inspired blend, our focus is precise vineyard management, minimal intervention in the winery, and world class wine experiences offered to the thousands of visitors we see annually. Reporting into the Regional Estate Manager, South Okanagan, the Estate Manager will be responsible for the development and execution of the annual business plan and budget, overseeing the BHEW hospitality experience, as well managing and evolving the Black Hills Wine Club and direct to consumer initiatives.

 We are looking for a teammate with:

• Minimum 5 years management experience in a Hospitality/Tourism environment
• University/College degree preferably from Business or Hospitality/Tourism Management program
• Strong personal and professional wine knowledge and passion for the BC Wine Industry
• Strong interpersonal and leadership abilities
• A passion for offering high levels of customer service; wine service skills a bonus
• Experience working in a fast-paced work environment and the ability to manage competing demands
• Knowledge about the wine and liquor market, Canadian wine industry and Regulations (LDB, LCBO)

This teammate will be accountable for:

• Developing & executing annual business and financial plans that support the financial, experiential, and brand building objectives of the Andrew Peller Estate Wine Group
• Managing and evolving the BHEW wine club through creating and implementing various innovative strategies
• Developing, promoting and executing all onsite private, public and wine club events
• Recruitment and leadership of teammates for both the Wine Experience Centre (tasting room & retail) and Direct to Consumer team
• Supervising and providing strategic direction to Retail & Experience Manager and all hospitality teammates
• Creating exceptional customer experiences; ensuring a high level of customer care and hospitality excellence is the top priority
• Trade sales management-Inventory allocation; distribution and monitoring all sku’s throughout all the sales channels
• Safety, Security and Cleanliness ensuring the workplace is safe for employees and guests and the winery is presented in top form

Posting expiration date – July 19, 2019

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WINE SHOP ASSOCIATE

Grizzli Winery is situated on West Kelowna’s Wine Trail. With the largest tasting room in Canada, we welcome local visitors and international tour groups to share our passion for BC wine. We are looking for energetic, dependable, and motivated individuals to join our team as our Wine Shop Sales Associates. Our Associates have a passion for wine, a positive attitude, and enjoy engaging with our visitors.

Main Responsibilities:

• Daily use of Point of Sales System
• Conducting tours for large and small groups
• Setting-up and maintaining product displays
• Knowledge and comprehension of all products and promotions
• Providing exceptional customer service
• Opening and closing duties
• Housekeeping duties
• Complying to all standards, policies, procedures
• Other assigned duties

Qualification and Experience:

• 1 year of customer service and retail sales experience
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Experience in or desire to learn about the wine industry
• Comfortable speaking in front of large crowds
• Fluency in English, second language is an asset (ie. Mandarin, French, Japanese, Korean, German, etc.)
• Enjoy being part of a team
• Positive attitude, professionalism, and honesty
• A current Serving It Right certificate
• Hospitality experience an asset
• WSET an asset but not required

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Salary: $15.00 to $16.00 /hour, dependant on experience

Please email your resume to Amy [@] grizzliwinery.com, including what languages you are fluent in. No phone calls please. We thank all individuals for applying, but only eligible candidates will be contacted.

Posting Expiry: August 05, 2019

VINTAGE LEAD CELLAR HAND

About Us:

Mt Boucherie Estate Winery has always been synonymous with premium wine and a quaint little retail shop, but did you know we are GROWING? In the Fall of 2019, we will be opening the much-anticipated Mt Boucherie Estate Wine Experience Centre featuring 15000 sq ft of Wine & Food experiences with spectacular vistas in West Kelowna, BC.

Mt. Boucherie Estate was established as a grape growing business in 1968 with the winery following in 2001. Vineyards were planted in the Okanagan and Similkameen Valleys from the 1960’s and with more being planted today.  Year after year, the quality of our vintages has been recognized in British Columbia and on the national and international stage.

The Team:

As a growing team, we put a considerable emphasis on creating a working environment that fosters professional development, a rewarding workplace, & promotion from within. We are fortunate to have several very experienced wine professionals from whom employees in the beginning of their careers can gain valuable mentoring.

The Role:

In anticipation of future growth, we are expanding our cellar team. The team plays a vital role in creating the wines that our customers expect from us. We are looking to fill roles with people who have the right attitude, the right work ethic, are detail oriented, love to have fun, work hard, and actually enjoy wine! The Lead Cellar Hand will work closely with our Winemaking Team, and report directly to the Head Winemaker to ensure that the day to day wine making operations run smoothly & are executed to the highest level.

Responsibilities:

• Working closely with the cellar team to ensure all tasks defined by the Head Winemaker are met and exceeded.
• Executing day to day operations of the cellar as required
• Ensuring a clean cellar, well maintained equipment, barrels and tanks according to strict sanitizing protocols
• Keeping workspace tidy and organized to ensure a safe work environment
• Assisting Head Winemaker by organizing the Cellar, Crush and bottling team to ensure an efficient and healthy bottling of our wines
• Ability to work in some adverse weather outside (cold/raining/snowing/hot)
• Ability to lift 25 kg
• Position requires some weekends and some evening work

Position requirements:

• Must be a team player
• Strong Leadership qualities are also a MUST
• Communication in English (written and verbal) a necessity
• Strong supervisory skills

Education, Qualifications and Skills:

• Post-secondary diploma in winery operations at College or University, or equivalent cellar experience in a LEADERSHIP capacity.
• Preference given to Sommelier certification or WSET 2 level knowledge
• Forklift Safety Certification is recommended (not a requirement)
• Lab experience is beneficial but not a requirement
• Clean, orderly work ethic
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in Canadian winemaking
• Exceptional problem-solving skills

This position is a 6 month contract, however may become Full-Time to the right individual upon completion of contract.

If you feel you this position and this company is for you, please submit your resume and a short letter of introduction to:

Apply to: jeff@mtboucherie.com

Posting Expiry: August 10, 2019

CELLAR ASSISTANT

Mt Boucherie Estate Winery. Hourly Position.
We are currently looking for a highly motivated and hardworking Cellar assistant to join our growing team.

The successful candidate will be involved in every aspect of production from grape to bottle. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: sanitization of tanks and equipment, transferring and racking from tanks and barrels, pump overs & punch downs, monitoring fermentations, additions, filtering, bottling, operating a forklift, stacking barrels, and of course vintage. Previous cellar assistant experience is preferred, but not necessary. This role requires extended hours over vintage.

Requirements of ideal candidate:

Excellent work ethic, reliability and integrity.
Strong commitment to quality with attention to detail.
Strong team player that is also able to work alone.

Key Skills:

Some knowledge and experience with all cellar equipment.

Knowledge of winery cellar operating procedures.

Knowledge of safe cellar practices, including safe handling of chemicals.

Ability to lift 25KG.

We wish to thank all applicants for their interest; only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

If you feel you this position and this company is for you, please submit your resume and a short letter of introduction to:

Apply to: jeff@mtboucherie.com

Posting Expiry: August 10, 2019.

WINE SHOP SALES ASSOCIATE

Mt Boucherie Estate Winery. Hourly Position.

We are still in our little Wineshop but will be opening our new 15000 Sq Ft Wine Experience Center this summer. We are looking for Successful applicants to join us now, learn our wines and operation and move over to our exciting new building in the Summer.

It is an exciting time for Mt Boucherie Estate Winery and exciting time to join the team!!!

Duties and Responsibilities

Exceptional Customer service in providing tastings

A commitment to continually increase your knowledge or our products and services in order to offer superior customer service

A willingness to learn, develop and achieve new skills for personal and professional development

Store merchandising

Cashier Duties

Opening and closing Procedures

Inventory control

Stacking shelves

Housekeeping duties as assigned

All other duties as Assigned by Wine Shop Manager

Skills and Abilities

WSET III or WSET II at minimum.

Mt. Boucherie Winery Values on the job: Integrity, Team engagement, drive to succeed and service excellence

A passion for providing great experiences and memories to our guests in the continual quest of achieving service excellence

Able to work in a fast paced retail environment while maintaining Superior Customer Service

Must have Serving It Right Card

Passion for Wine

Comfortable with POS Systems

Able to lift 40lb

If you feel you this position and this company is for you, please submit your resume and a short letter of introduction to:

Apply to: craig@mtboucherie.com

Posting Expiry: August 10, 2019.