Job Title: General Manager

Location: Harvest Ridge Winery, Mardel, DE

About Us:

Harvest Ridge Winery is a family farm winery with 190 acres of farm. We are a growing winery dedicated to producing exceptional wines and creating memorable guest experiences. From vineyard to bottle, our team takes pride in quality, hospitality, and innovation. We’re seeking a driven and experienced General Manager to lead and drive sales, oversee daily operations, support our team, and help shape the next chapter of our winery’s success.

Position Overview:

The General Manager will oversee all aspects of winery operations, including tasting room management, sales, events, marketing, and staff leadership. This role requires a hands-on leader who can balance business strategy with hospitality excellence, ensuring smooth operations while driving growth.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead, manage, and support staff across departments (sales, tasting rooms, events, vineyard, cellar, as applicable).
Develop and monitor budgets, financial goals, and performance metrics.
Continue to drive new and existing wine sales through direct-to-consumer, wine club, and wholesale channels.
Enhance brand visibility and expansion.
Collaborate with ownership to set strategic goals and long-term growth plans.
Ensure compliance with all licensing, safety, and regulatory requirements.
Maintain strong relationships with customers, vendors, distributors, and community partners.

Qualifications:

Proven sales record, Leadership, forward thinking, process-oriented, problem-solving/creative thinking, excellent internal and external communication, adaptability, teamwork, training/instructing others, ability to prioritize and handle multiple projects simultaneously, marketing/networking, attention to detail, and analyzing information.

Preferred:

Previous winery or wine industry management experience.
Minimum Bachelor's Degree in Viticulture, Enology, or Business Administration
Knowledge of wine production, vineyard operations, and/or sales channels.

Prior Work Experience: Minimum of 10 years of sales and management experience.

What We Offer:

Competitive salary and performance incentives.
Opportunities for professional growth in a dynamic, evolving winery.
Employee discounts on wine and events.
A chance to be part of a passionate team dedicated to crafting experiences

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $75,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Employee discount
Flexible schedule
Paid time off
Retirement plan

Ability to Commute:

Marydel, DE 19964 (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

Marydel, DE 19964: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Willingness to travel:

25% (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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