What are the responsibilities and job description for the Enologist position at Jackson Family Wines?
VINWOOD CELLARS
Jackson Family Wines is much more than a family-owned wine company. We're risk-taking innovators with a strong belief that quality is paramount. We're always on the lookout for top talent individuals who possess a strong work ethic, commitment to quality and share our beliefs in healthy lands and a healthy community. We have been selected as one of the North Bay Business Journal's Best Places to Work for the tenth year running.
POSITION TITLE: Enologist
REPORTS TO: Facility Winemaker
POSITION SUMMARY:
Under the general direction of the Facility Winemaker, this position will provide winemaking, technical and supervisory support to the winemaking team. Specific duties of this position include, but are not limited to cellar, lab and winemaking operations and will support the Winemaker and Assistant Winemaker with work orders, lab planning and inventory control.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/DUTIES:
- Quality control management of the barrel cellar and tanks
- Train and supervise cellar lab crews
- Setup and participate in experiments, collect data and provide summary
- Arrange and participate in sensory analysis, blending, fining and quality control
- Asist with work order generation, data entry and management
- Perform other duties as assigned by Supervisor
JOB REQUIRMENTS:
This position requires a BS degree in Enology, Fermentation Science, Viticulture or a related field and a minimum of 2-3 years related wine production experience. A qualified candidate will be organized; detail-oriented and possess excellent interpersonal skills. The ability to work effectively with people at all levels of the organization is essential. Advanced computer skills in Word and Excel are required. Previous supervisory experience and bilingual skills in Spanish are desired, but not required. This position requires the abilities to stand for long periods of time, occasionally reach with hands and arms, and occasionally to sit, walk, climb, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The ability to lift and move up to 50 lbs. is required.
The annual salary for this role ranges from $66,560 - $81,102. Compensation will be determined by candidate experience, skills, and location.
BENEFITS:
- Health Benefits – Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability & Life insurance
- 401k with employer match
- Generous time off including vacation, holidays, and paid health time
- Paid volunteer time
- Learning & Development opportunities
- Modern Health virtual mental health & coaching visits
- Wine discounts!
Jackson Family Wines is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. All employment decisions are based on merit and business needs.
Salary : $66,560 - $81,102
