Job description

The History of Foley Family Wines

In spring of 1996, Bill & Carol Foley purchased 1,000 acres of lush and fertile earth within the then relatively unknown Sta. Rita Hills region of Santa Barbara County. Their plan – produce hand-crafted Chardonnay and Pinot Noir that reflected the best of California’s Central Coast. Named for their two daughters – Lindsey & Courtney – Lincourt Vineyards was born, and with it, the beginning of Foley Family Wines.

In the 25 years since, Foley Family Wines has grown into one of the world’s largest producers of fine wine, adding some of the industry’s most valuable wineries, located in the most recognized winemaking regions, including Napa, Sonoma, the Pacific Northwest, and New Zealand. Today, the Foley Family Wines portfolio boasts a number of the most-celebrated names in wine, including Chalk Hill Estate, Chalone, Ferrari-Carano, and Sebastiani.

Job Summary:

The Assistant Winemaker assists in supervising all day-to-day cellar operations, including harvest, bulk wine, barrels, bottling preparation, sanitation, and cellar organization and cleanliness. This position provides winemaking technical support to the Winemaker and production staff. Assist in driving adherence to FFW goals and core values: Safety, Environmental, Quality, Courtesy, Efficiency and Excellence requirements. Works closely with multiple departments such as vineyard operations, marketing, sales, hospitality, and winemaking operations to achieve high quality wines.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Full cycle observation of the grape crop through harvest, wine production and bottling
• Assist with logistics and scheduling of grape deliveries
• Assist in maintaining bottling quality control and laboratory record keeping
• Carry out wine and juice bench trails for both analysis and blending
• Assist with logistics and scheduling of bulk wine shipments
• Collaborate with other FFW wineries as needed for lab analysis, crush logistics, etc.
• Pull samples as needed
• Oversee quality and efficiency of sorting line during harvest, with input from WM to achieve quality goals
• Manage daily work order generation and processing in coordination with winemaker
• Assist winemaker in sensory analysis and blending
• Organize winemaker blends and instructions
• Assist winemaker in barrel and other winemaking product evaluations
• Work with and supervise the Winery Lab personnel and operations
• Verify that proper cellar and sanitation procedures are followed
• Coordinate and conduct tastings and lab trials needed for winemaking decisions
• Research and develop winemaking techniques and experimental trials to improve wine quality
• Assist in establishing and maintaining all FFW quality management systems (QMS)
• Develop and further refine Cellar Sanitation Procedures
• Assist with grape sampling and monitoring of vineyards as requested

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite with advance knowledge of Excel
• Must have a thorough understanding of databases and database management
• Bulk wine tracking experience is preferred
• Continuous Improvement mindset is sought and appreciated
• Ability to independently investigate anomalies in analytical or sensory results is valued
• Knowledge of vineyard sampling and monitoring is required
• Must be willing to work and advance with technology
• Must have the ability to read, analyze and interpret financial reports and legal documents
• Must be able to respond to inquiries or complaints from coworkers, customers, regulatory agencies and members of the business community
• Must have the ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and media
• Able to work a flexible schedule as needed, including extra hours during harvest

Experience and Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree is preferred.
• Minimum of three years’ experience in a cellar, lab or enologist position. Supervisory experience preferred.
• Must have a valid California driver’s license and acceptable driving record for insurance

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 Vineyard
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.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Application Question(s):

• Will you now, or in the future, require sponsorship for employment visa status?
• Are you at least 21 years of age?

Work Location: One location

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