Wine Jobs

To apply: Submit resumes to heather@peakcellars.com

Posting Expiry: August 17th 2020

WINE SHOP SALES ASSOCIATES & CONCIERGE (SEASONAL POSITIONS)

WORKING HERE NEVER FEELS LIKE WORK.

Quails’ Gate takes great pride in our wine and our hospitality. For many guests, the Tasting Room is a first introduction to Quails’ Gate and the opportunity to create a meaningful experience and lasting connection. From guiding a tasting to leading a tour, or simply wrapping up an order or carrying out a case of wine, our Tasting Room staff are the people who bring the Quails’ Gate experience to life. Our wine shop is open daily 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM through spring and summer. Our Tasting Room has great views over Okanagan Lake in West Kelowna, BC. This could be your office!

About Quails’ Gate: Family-owned and -operated since 1989, Quails’ Gate Winery is one of Canada’s foremost estate wine producers. We farm over 320 acres of vines, create award-winning culinary experiences and are dedicated to crafting outstanding quality wines. With a pioneering spirit and dedication to innovation and sustainability we have built our reputation on three pillars: providing consistent high-quality wines, delivering an exceptional visitor experience and ensuring excellence in customer service.

Do you thrive on providing an elevated level of customer service?
Are you team oriented and have excellent communication skills?
Are you punctual and bring your positive outlook and demeanor to work every day?
Are you keen to continue to expand your wine knowledge?
If you answered yes… then we want to talk to you!

Requirements:

• 1 year of previous retail/sales and hospitality experience
• Flexible schedule, availability of 3 – 5 days per week (including evenings/weekends)
• Valid Serving It Right Certificate
• WSET Level 1 or greater (recommended)

Responsibilities:

• The successful candidate will provide informative and entertaining tastings, conduct tours and build relationships with our guests all while upholding the Quails’ Gate standards of exceptional service.
• Share your passion for wine by creating memorable experiences for our guests
• Proactively sell wine and promote our Wine Club and other onsite offerings
• All roles will be cross-trained to provide flexibility and a variety of duties

Why Should You Apply?

• Competitive salary and compensation package
• Employee Preferred Pricing
• Wine education classes and training programs
• Staff team building events

We are currently recruiting for Seasonal positions starting until October 2020

How to apply: Click here

Posting Expiry: October 2020

WINERY TASTING ROOM HOST

Arrowleaf Cellars is a family-owned and operated winery, with a longstanding reputation for exceptional quality wines. We aim to create a welcoming space where visitors can enjoy our excellent products and the natural beauty of the Okanagan Valley.

We are currently seeking personable and energetic individuals with a passion for wine to join our team as Tasting Room Hosts. If you enjoy interacting with people and providing excellent customer service send us your resume! This is a seasonal, part-time position beginning immediately.

Skills and Qualifications:

Over 19 years of age
Serving it Right certificate
Experience in the hospitality industry (ie. winery, wine store, restaurant, brewery, cidery, etc.)
WSET or ISG certifications preferred
Ability to work well individually and within a team
Excellent communication and multi-tasking skills
Proficiency in a second language is definitely an asset (especially French, Mandarin or German)
Ability to lift 40 lbs
Ability to stand for extended periods of time
Able to work weekends, holidays and the occasional evenings
Must be legally entitled and eligible to work in Canada

To Apply: Please send your cover letter and resume to wineshop@arrowleafcellars.com. Successful candidates will be contacted for interviews.

For more information about Arrowleaf Cellars, please visit arrowleafcellars.com

Junior Winemaker Position

Grizzli Winery is looking to hire a junior winemaker, who constantly pushes themselves to achieve excellence and looks for innovative solutions. It’s perfect for someone who wants to succeed and grow into a Head Winemaker role.

Responsibilities include:

• Assist in controlling the quality of our wines
• Maintain and upkeep records as required for government regulations and corporate requirements (comply with regulations such as VQA Standards & WorksafeBC)
• Supervise maintenance and repair of equipment
• Assist and manage budget for production activities
• Coordinate harvests: regular and icewine
• Execute vintage plan for each varietals and wines
• Set production schedules in line with capabilities of the facility and needs of the market
• Work collaboratively with Viticulture, Marketing, and other related areas of business.
• Demonstrate leadership through sound decisions, high ethical standards, values and behavior
• Order and manage inventory levels of supplies and materials used in production of wine
• Other projects as assigned

Physical Requirements & Work Environment

This position works in the winery with exposure to cellar equipment and machinery. Occasional work outdoors and in the vineyard will also be required which may be hot in the summer; cold and wet in the fall to spring.

• Ability to stand, walk, or sit for extended periods of time
• The ability to lift and/or move up to 55lbs
• Exposed to loud sounds and working near moving equipment

Leadership & Personnel

• Maintain safe and clean working environment by conduction safety inspections and ensuring work place is properly sanitized
• Train, supervise, motivate and develop production team – providing feedback, coaching and discipline

Experience & Education

• Minimum 3 years industry hands-on winemaking experience in table wine production and knowledge of practical and technical aspects of the winemaking process. Experience with production of icewine is an asset but not required.
• Practical knowledge of cellar operations, harvest, crush, fermentation process and mechanical aptitude
• Vineyard Assessment skills
• Forklift operation experience and certification
• Attention to detail, organizational and problem-solving skills
• Highly motivated to learn and discover our viticulture region
• Leader and team player, able to work and interact with people of various cultures, backgrounds and roles
• Must be willing to work on a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends as needed
• Functional knowledge of computer software (Word, Excel & Outlook)
• Valid Passport and BC driver’s license

We appreciate all applications for the position, however only selected candidates will be contacted for interviews. Please do not call.

To apply: email hello@grizzliwinery.com with your resume.

Junior Winemaker Position

Grizzli Winery is looking to hire a junior winemaker, who constantly pushes themselves to achieve excellence and looks for innovative solutions. It’s perfect for someone who wants to succeed and grow into a Head Winemaker role.

Responsibilities include:

• Assist in controlling the quality of our wines
• Maintain and upkeep records as required for government regulations and corporate requirements (comply with regulations such as VQA Standards & WorksafeBC)
• Supervise maintenance and repair of equipment
• Assist and manage budget for production activities
• Coordinate harvests: regular and icewine
• Execute vintage plan for each varietals and wines
• Set production schedules in line with capabilities of the facility and needs of the market
• Work collaboratively with Viticulture, Marketing, and other related areas of business.
• Demonstrate leadership through sound decisions, high ethical standards, values and behavior
• Order and manage inventory levels of supplies and materials used in production of wine
• Other projects as assigned

Physical Requirements & Work Environment

This position works in the winery with exposure to cellar equipment and machinery. Occasional work outdoors and in the vineyard will also be required which may be hot in the summer; cold and wet in the fall to spring.

• Ability to stand, walk, or sit for extended periods of time
• The ability to lift and/or move up to 55lbs
• Exposed to loud sounds and working near moving equipment

Leadership & Personnel

• Maintain safe and clean working environment by conduction safety inspections and ensuring work place is properly sanitized
• Train, supervise, motivate and develop production team – providing feedback, coaching and discipline

Experience & Education

• Minimum 3 years industry hands-on winemaking experience in table wine production and knowledge of practical and technical aspects of the winemaking process. Experience with production of icewine is an asset but not required.
• Practical knowledge of cellar operations, harvest, crush, fermentation process and mechanical aptitude
• Vineyard Assessment skills
• Forklift operation experience and certification
• Attention to detail, organizational and problem-solving skills
• Highly motivated to learn and discover our viticulture region
• Leader and team player, able to work and interact with people of various cultures, backgrounds and roles
• Must be willing to work on a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends as needed
• Functional knowledge of computer software (Word, Excel & Outlook)
• Valid Passport and BC driver’s license

We appreciate all applications for the position, however only selected candidates will be contacted for interviews. Please do not call.

To apply: email hello@grizzliwinery.com with your resume.