Vineyard Manager
6 days ago
Field Operations and Vineyard Management:
- Work alongside the vineyard crew to perform key viticultural tasks such as executing spraying programs, pruning, thinning, tying, planting, replanting, and harvesting.
- Oversee the planting of grapevines, including selecting appropriate rootstocks, ensuring correct planting depth and spacing, and preparing soil to optimize vine health.
Harvest and Quality Control:
- Supervise grape picking, ensuring harvest occurs at the peak of ripeness and quality in consultation with the winemaker
- Liaise with the winemaker to review vineyard performance, determine pruning strategies, evaluate practices affecting yield and fruit quality, and estimate annual harvest yields
Equipment and Infrastructure Oversight:
- Ensure the proper maintenance and repair of vineyard equipment, trellises, fencing, and other infrastructure
- Maintain an orderly inventory of vineyard equipment and tools
Record-Keeping Responsibilities:
- Keep detailed records of vineyard operations
- including planting dates, pruning schedules, pest and disease management, harvest data, spray records, and nutrition plans
- in compliance with industry regulations and best practices
Team Leadership and Safety:
- Supervise, evaluate, and provide developmental planning for vineyard personnel, fostering a positive and productive work environment
- Monitor progress in the field and report observations and recommendations to senior management and the winemaker
- Ensure a safe working environment by upholding all safety protocols and maintaining compliance with regulatory standards
Hospitality and Additional Duties:
- Maintain the vineyard as a hospitality asset by preparing for special events
- Assist with the winemaking duties or oversee the delegation of related tasks when needed
**Job Types**: Full-time, Seasonal
Contract length: 10 months
Pay: $20.00-$30.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 - 50 per week
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime
Work Location: In person
