Description:

Job Title: Cellar Worker

FLSA Classification/Pay Type: Exempt, Fluctuating Work Week

Salary Grade: $16-18/ hr, $640-720/week

Reports to (Title): Cellar Master/Winemakers

Date Created or Revised: 04-02-2025

We are a premium wine company headquartered in Texas and encompassing s industry-leading brands: William Chris, , Skeleton Key, Grower Project, Yes We Can Wine/Sway Rosé, Uplift Vineyard and our newest brand in the portfolio, Wine For the People. We don’t follow trends, we create them. We are the leading-producer of Texas-grown wine, we’re on a strong trajectory for future growth and brand expansion, and we are looking for ways to share a piece of our world with more people.

Compensation Includes:

Competitive Salary
75% Company paid employee health, dental and vision insurance
401K
Life Insurance
Paid Time Off
Gym Membership
50% discount on our wines and wine allocation (free) depending on tenure
Personal and professional development opportunities

Summary

At William Chris Vineyards we are all hands-on deck - all the time. The action never stops. Here, everyone appreciates that it takes a village to make the wheels turn day to day. Since we are growing fast, we’re looking to add a Cellar Worker to the team. The perfect candidate will be a team player who wears multiple hats and is looking to be a part of an exciting industry, while learning the skills of a world class Cellar Hand.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions

Flexibility and willingness to work in a changing environment
Willingness to work long hours
Carry out all cellar activities assigned by the winemaking team
Clean and sanitize winery equipment and hoses
Clean and sanitize harvest equipment
Assist in crush pad operations
Perform filling, racking and cleaning barrels
Make additions to fermenters, tanks and barrels
Help maintain empty barrels
Perform pump-overs and punch-downs
Perform barrel topping and stirring
Help track fermentation's (brix, and temperatures)
Assist in laboratory tasks when needed
Follow all procedures and protocols, including safety procedures
Ask questions if procedures are not clear
Immediately report any errors or out-of-the-ordinary circumstances in the cellar to the Winemaker, Assistant Winemaker or Cellar Master
Maintain a clean and organized cellar
Curiosity and passion for wine
Abide by the William Chris Wine Company employee handbook
Bottling line operations
Filtering, fining, and finishing of wines Competencies
Competent verbal and written communication skills
Meticulous attention to detail, polish, and follow-through across all activities
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic, high-volume environment
Passion for creative problem-solving, strong self-starter spirit and can-do attitude
Team player able to communicate effectively with all departments and levels within the company
Comfortable working independently, confident in engaging with other departments as needed
Flexibility in scheduling including weekends and evenings as required for seasonal events

Supervisory responsibilities

No supervisory responsibilities

Requirements:

Physical demands

Flexibility to work in multiple locations
Ability to stand for hours at a time
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. on regular basis Travel and remote work
This position may require travel between Fredericksburg, Hye, Johnson City and Burnet, Texas

Additional Eligibility Requirements

Prior experience in a winery or cellar is preferred, but not required
Oenology or Viticulture background is preferred, but not required

Additional Eligibility Requirements

Prior experience in a winery or cellar is preferred, but not required
Oenology or Viticulture background is preferred, but not required

Work Authorization

This job is not eligible for visa sponsorship

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