Enologist Jobs

Built on the core value and experience of genuine hospitality. Located just 2 miles from Portland city center, we are offering great Benefits and competitive Pay without the commute. Apply today!!

Amaterra Winery is the first estate production winery inside of Portland city limits. Located just minutes from downtown Portland, Amaterra is perched high in the tree-filled slopes of the city’s West Hills. Amaterra guests will be delighted with unparalleled views that overlook the vineyard and stretch to the Coast Range, embracing the landscape of the Pacific Northwest. We are creating a new wine experience unlike any other!

As the Enologist, you will execute wine tracking, analysis, packaging, ordering, and cellar activities and duties to support making world-class wines at Amaterra Winery. This role is focused on the laboratory and assisting winemakers, secondary function is to work in a cellar based on the production plan.

OUR IDEAL CANDIDATE:

• Experience working in vineyard operations preferred
• We are looking for full-time and seasonal Vineyard and Winery Associates to do
• Have experience working in wine production/cellar work
• Hold a degree in wine production, life sciences, or related is preferred.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Be an integral part of the Amaterra winemaking team and contribute to making world-class wines.
• Model the company Values in decision-making and in interactions with team members, residents, and guests.
• Cleaning is a primary function of this role and the winemaking process in general. This will include equipment, facilities (floors/walls), and barrels. These conditions are sometimes extended hours, wet and/or cold environment.
• Sample, facilitate, and participate in production tastings for wine quality, analysis, and treatments.
• Support Winemaker with tracking the status of technical wine sheets, tasting notes, etc.
• Configuration, set up, and execution of laboratory analysis.
• Follow all safety protocols in executing tasks. Act as safety lead for laboratory areas on the safety committee.
• Facilitate DTC wine sales transactions and deliveries as needed. Give tours of the winery as delegated by the event department and/or GM.
• Champion 5S organizational process, specific responsibilities in chemistry and sensory laboratories, and packaging storage areas.

BENEFITS:

• Supplemental insurance options
• We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package to our team members which includes:
• Paid time off
• Employee Resource Program
• Health, dental, and vision insurance plans for employees and eligible dependents
• 401K w/Match

In accordance with State Laws, this position must pass a comprehensive background check, drug test and MVR check.