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Winemaker - HazendalFull job descriptionWinemaker - Hazendal, StellenboschA successful Wine Maker is responsible for supervising and coordinating the production of wine and spirits from a variety of grapes. The Wine Makers will be actively involved in the growth, harvest, crushing, fermentation, clarification, aging, blending, bottling and marketing of grapes. Relying on the elements to produce good crops, the Wine Maker should have an understanding of weather, soil and science in order to produce wine of high quality.The Employees responsibilities shall include, among other things, the following:Vineyard & Grape Production ManagementWine and Spirit Production Management:Cellar systems, SOPs, and maintenance management.Design and Production of Quality Products for end ConsumerQuality ManagementDesign and production of high-quality tailored productsExperiment and innovate to keep the products in line with Brand Strategy and fitting new trends.Focus on efficiency, sustainability, and waste minimizing.WineMS:Worksheets compile and completeWine Stock and Inputs keep up to dateProduction actions documented and costings updated.SAWIS & SARSMonthly SAWIS documentationAnnual SAWIS AuditMonthly SARS DocumentationSARS Audits.Tasting Notes & Education - Once products are market ready:Compile tasting notesDo training with Internal Sales Staff.Supervise the production of wines from grape to bottle.Responsible for an entire shift during the vintage period and post vintage if required.Responsible for the production of all wines allocated to you that are scheduled for packaging.As part of the Winemaking team, ensure all such wines are made to the highest possible standard in line with the companys objective to achieve marketing success.You will ensure all LPW requirements are met.Monitor winemaking trends and ensure that practices adopted are in line with industry best practice.You will ensure the maintenance of cellar standards of Hazendal.You will assist in implementing training programs for subordinate staff to ensure that skills andtechnical competencies are maintained at the highest standard.You will ensure production costs are minimized and comparable to industry benchmarks. You will help minimize areas of high cost and or waste.Assist in the maintenance and continual improvement of H&S standards for the company.Assist in the maintenance and continual improvement of the Cellars Operating Procedures manual.Any other duties as directed by the Managing Director.Minimum requirementsRelevant tertiary education in agriculture. A BSc Agric in Viticulture and Oenology or a BSc Agriculture Oenology.Tertiary degree in Oenology or equivalentMinimum of three years experience as a professional winemakerManagement training and experience.Forklift LisenceBe computer literatePersonable AttributesMust be honest and trustworthy, ethical, respectful, flexible, committed to excellenceGood interpersonal skills and communication skills - ability to liaise at all levelsCompetent at all wine cellar tasksAbility to process wine to meet specificationsHave a thorough knowledge of the total winemaking processHave sound knowledge of viticultureHave a thorough knowledge of all company productsAble to adjust the winemaking process so variables are catered forHave the ability to taste wine to consistently match a reference sampleHave the ability to identify faults in wine and the knowledge and experience to rectify themHave a good mechanical aptitudeHave the ability to communicate effectively to ensure that desired results are achievedHave effective management skills so that objectives are achievedHave effective leadership skills so that subordinate staff are able to function effectively as a teamPlease send your CV to recruitment@newmarkhotels.com. Should you not receive feedback within 2 weeks, please consider your application as unsuccessful.Job Types: Full-time, PermanentEducation:Bachelors (Preferred)Experience:wine making: 2 years (Required)

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