16 Mar Harvest Cellar Intern – Lancaster Estate **$500 Sign-On Bonus**
Summary
We are a small Bordeaux varietal producer in the Alexander Valley. Focusing on Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Petite Verdot, Malbec, and Merlot all which come off our estate. We are looking for a harvest cellar hand that enjoys working in a small team environment. You would be working side by side with the winemakers gaining a well-rounded learning experience. No experience is needed but willing to train if the candidate has the right can do attitude.
The anticipated timeframe for this internship is August 1 – November 23rd. In addition to the $500 sign-on bonus paid at the end of your internship, we also provide some meals!
Roles and Responsibilities
Responsible for performing a variety of cellar operations including but not limited to:
• Grape receiving activities
• Wine/must movements
• Additions to wines/musts
• Cap management practices
• Fermentation monitoring Ex. Brix checks, off aromas
• Barrel activities (cleaning/filling/racking)
• Equipment and tank sanitation
• Grape sampling
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
•Must be reliable, punctual, and engaged
• The ability to work both independently and as a team member
• Understand and comply with all safety requirements
• Perform the physical labor necessary – lift up to 50 lbs, work in various temperatures
• Effective communication skills
• Good reading, writing and math skills
• Must have a positive attitude
Experience and Qualifications
• No experience is needed but willing to train if the candidate has the right can do attitude.
Company Core Values:
Teamwork – Be Each Other’s Partners in Wine
Commitment – Crush Every Day Like It’s Harvest
Quality – Good vs. Grape: It’s All in The Details
Integrity – It Takes a Vneyard
Safety – Tend the Vines
Entrepreneurship – Love the Wine You’re With
Fun! Smile! You Have Purple Teeth!
Foley Family Wines provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status or any other characteristic protected under federal, state or local law.
Location
Lancaster Estate