What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cellar Hand position at CoralTree Hospitality?
The Cellar Hand supports winery production through all stages of winemaking, including grape processing, fermentation, cellar operations, sanitation, and wine transfers. This hands-on role helps maintain wine quality, cleanliness, and safety while supporting the winemaking team throughout the production cycle.
Responsibilities
GENERAL JOB EXPECTATIONS:
Responsibilities
- Assist with grape receiving, sorting, crushing, pressing, and other harvest activities.
- Perform cellar operations, including tank and barrel filling, racking, wine transfers, and blending preparation as directed.
- Clean and sanitize tanks, barrels, hoses, pumps, equipment, and production areas.
- Monitor fermentation activity and assist with routine wine sampling and additions under the direction of the winemaking team.
- Maintain accurate records of cellar activities, wine movements, and production procedures.
- Safely operate pumps, hoses, forklifts, and other winery equipment as trained and authorized.
- Assist with barrel maintenance, topping, organization, and cellar inventory.
- Follow established quality control, food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety procedures.
- Maintain an organized, clean, and efficient cellar and production environment.
- Support bottling, packaging, and other winery operations as needed.
- Perform additional duties as assigned to support winery production and seasonal demands.
GENERAL JOB EXPECTATIONS:
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality and cleanliness.
- Ability to follow instructions, work safely, and maintain accurate records.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
- Previous winery, cellar, brewery, or food production experience preferred.
- Must be a United States citizen or possess a valid work permit.
- Ability to work flexible schedules, including weekends, holidays, and evenings as needed.
- Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
- Ability to regularly lift and carry up to 50 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Ability to bend, kneel, climb stairs or ladders, and work in confined or damp cellar environments.
- Ability to work around wet floors, varying temperatures, cleaning chemicals, and winery production equipment while following safety procedures.