Winery Assistant at Truckee River Winery

Winery Operations & Tasting Room Associate

Truckee River Winery – Truckee, CA Summer through Harvest (Potential for Year-Round Growth)

The Opportunity

Truckee River Winery is looking for 1–2 motivated individuals to join our team for the upcoming 2026 season! This "hybrid" position is the perfect fit for a "front-of-house" professional who wants to move into the "back-of-house" to gain hands-on experience in the operations side of winemaking.

You will work closely with our owner and winemaker, learning multiple facets of the business—from premium mountain wine production to high-level guest hospitality. While this role begins as a seasonal position through harvest, there is significant potential for it to evolve into a full-time, year-round role for the right candidate.

The Schedule & Timeline

• Hiring Timeline: Interviews will be held in mid-April for a May start date.
• Summer Hours: Thursday – Sunday, 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
• Shifts: Open, Float, and Close shifts available.
• Harvest: Flexibility is required as production needs increase during the peak harvest window.

Primary Responsibilities

This role requires a versatile, "multitalented" approach, split between the cellar and the tasting room:

Tasting Room & Hospitality (Front of House)

• Greet guests and provide a memorable, educational tasting experience.
• Describe our wines and winery history; answer visitor questions with expertise.
• Handle routine sales transactions (POS) and wine club operations.
• Assist with retail displays, stocking, and maintaining a pristine facility.

Cellar & Production (Back of House)

• Assist in day-to-day cellar operations: sanitation, barrel work, and bottling prep.
• Provide winemaking support during harvest: grape receiving, crushing, and pressing.
• Participate in wine tasting at all stages to assist in evaluation and treatments.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of winemaking procedures and record-keeping.

Qualifications

• Experience: Previous wine-related experience or high-end hospitality is helpful but not required for someone with a strong work ethic.
• Skills: Proficiency in POS systems and Microsoft Office; strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written skills; professional appearance and demeanor.
• Physical: Must be able to lift 50 lbs, work on your feet for extended periods, and navigate a working winery environment (ladders, wet floors, varied temperatures).
• Requirements: Must be at least 21 years of age.

Who You Are

• You love Truckee and have a genuine interest in the science and craft of wine.
• You are flexible, detail-oriented, and ready to tackle new projects as they arise.
• You excel in a team environment but can also work independently.