Yountville, CA (on-site work mode)

　　$88,000 - $95,000

　　Full Benefits Package (Medical, Dental, Vision)

　　Permanent, Full Time

　　Learn from the best sparkling winemaker in Napa Valley, California!

　　You’ll be joining the team led by award-winning winemaker, Pauline Lhote. With over 17 years of experience crafting exceptional sparkling wine products and developing talented winemakers, you can jump start your wine making career.

　　You will be part of a team responsible for delivering the highest quality sparkling wine, and leading innovation & new product development. You will have the freedom to try new techniques and combine unconventional ingredients to develop new products. Channeling the spirit of our founder, Robert Jean de Vogue, you have a Maverick Spirit!

　　You will be reviewing all sparkling winemaking activities to improve quality, planning and establishing trials, researching new techniques, and thinking outside-the-box to create new products – such as our club favorite, Garden Spritz Tea. You are a champion for details and ensuring a high-quality sparkling wine making process.

　　You will love working out of our renovated Winemaking offices in Yountville, CA. Situated in the beautiful natural landscape of the Napa Valley, it will make coming to work a treat. Public transportation is limited so you’ll need a car, or bike.

　　LVMH - Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton is the leading luxury company in the world. What that means to you is you’ll be part of a team of over 196,000 people worldwide, who are all ready to help and share ideas. You are joining the Global Chandon Winemaking Community. And with Chandon locations in Argentina, Australia, Brazil, China, and India – there’s a world of possibilities if you ever are interested in relocating.

　　You are passionate about the world of sparkling wine and want to work on some of the best products in the Wine and Spirits sector. You have an eye for excellence and detail. You’ll take pride that with your contribution, every bottle of Chandon will continue to be of the highest quality.

　　You will also get a comprehensive benefits package with medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family. Sparkling wine perks included as well!

　　Click on the “Apply” button below.

　　I will review applications quickly and guarantee you will get a response. If you’d like to reach me directly to discuss, please shoot me a text or call me at 707-227-5749, Michael Castaneda.

　　Requirements

　　Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Food Science and/or Winemaking, Enology or Engineer or Master’s Degree in Food Science, Agriculture, winemaking, Enology is a plus

　　Languages: English

　　Professional experience & know how: 5 years’ experience in winemaking industry with hands on experience with Cellar Operations and Winemaking. International experience is a real plus. Capable of providing a CAPEX budget and recommendations to upgrading the performance of cellar and harvest equipment. Ability to have led a team. Knowledge of Method Champenoise needed. Experience at a large winery where process and flow have been key to concentrate on winemaking and cellar efficiency.

　　Technical & management skills: Abilityto create spreadsheet that allows for the monitoring of project (innovation) and department budget. Ability to give assistance and feedback to winemakers in the blending process. Computer skills to include Power Point, Word Processing, and utilization of data base information, Excel.

　　Personal & interpersonal skills: Ability to work safely, including the proper use of protective equipment, handling of hazardous chemicals, driving of forklifts, and use of confined space equipment. Strong skills when it comes to priority setting, dealing with ambiguity, and managing vision and purpose. Smooth & clear communicator able to fit comfortably with a number of teams and effectively manage third party contractors.

　　Benefits

　　Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)

　　401k

　　Paid Time Off

　　Ongoing Training & Development with World Class Platforms

　　Wellness Resources (Lifestyle reimbursements)

　　Wine allocation and discounts

　　LVMH exclusive benefits

　　CHANDON California is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate and welcome diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment.