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Head Winemaker (Wine Jobs: Vineyards & Cellars )

Full Time

  Lyme Bay Winery (http://www.lymebaywinery.co.uk)

  Devon, England

Lyme Bay Winery has an exciting new opportunity for a Head Winemaker to join our small team.

With its roots in cider production, Lyme Bay has transformed over the years to become one of England's leading producers of quality wines, both still and sparkling.

When it comes to our English wines, we like to do things a little differently. We are one of few wineries that work with growers all over the country to source the best fruit, rather than relying on a single vineyard. That way we have access to different varietals, grown on different soils, in different microclimates; allowing us to make the best wines, from the best grapes, from the best vineyards.

This diverse role will allow you to aid in all stages of production for our whole range of products, with a focus on our award-winning wines.

 

Responsibilities to include: 

·         Maintaining and nurturing all grower partnerships to ensure optimum fruit quality at harvest

·         To oversee all planning for harvest, oenological treatments, blending, and bottling

·         To oversee and manage a small winery team to ensure high standards are consistently met regarding wine quality, hygiene, and documentation

·         To liaise with the commercial team to ensure all wines are available, and that quality exceeds expectations

·         To act as the spokesperson for wine within LBW Drinks Ltd, and to external stakeholders

·         To ensure required records are maintained and that all relevant regulations are adhered to

·         To ensure weekly and monthly laboratory testing is completed to plan and that all resultant works orders are completed promptly and to a high standard

·         To oversee and plan maintenance on all winemaking equipment

·         Effectively communicate with the MD, Head of Sales and Marketing, and Operations Director to keep them up to date

·         To maintain a safe, clean and tidy winery in line with the Company’s safe working and hygiene procedures.


Required Skills and Experience:

·         10 years’ experience in a winery/cellar or equivalent, preferably managing teams 

·         BSc Viticulture & Oenology (or equivalent)

·         Still wine production experience in a cool climate advantageous

·         Be confident working at heights and in all weather conditions

·         Be able to lift 25kgs

·         Have good literacy, numeracy, and IT skills

·         Be able to self-motivate as well as work as part of a team

·         Passion for wine and quality produce

·         Experience in tasting wine

·         Right to work in the UK

 

 Desirable but not essential skills:

·         Viticulture

·         WSET level 3, level 4 even better

·         Experience working with a national sales team

·         Fork lift truck license

 

Hours: , 42 hours a week rising up to 72 hours (6 days) during harvest.

Salary: Competitive depending on experience


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