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:
Work Location: In person
