Directs and coordinates all activities of winery concerned with production of wine

contracts with growers to provide fruit for processing or cooperates with horticulturist of company vineyard in grape production. Examines grape samples to ascertain presence and extent of such factors... [+] More

Directs and coordinates all activities of winery concerned with production of wine

contracts with growers to provide fruit for processing or cooperates with horticulturist of company vineyard in grape production. Examines grape samples to ascertain presence and extent of such factors as sugar and acid content, and ripeness. Orders grapes picked when analysis indicates they are at degree of ripeness desired. Coordinates processes and directs workers concerned with testing and crushing grapes, fermenting juice, fortifying, clarifying, aging, and finishing of wine, including cooling, filtering, and bottling. Blends wines according to formulas or knowledge and experience in wine making. May develop new processes to improve product. When processing champagne, may be designated champagne maker. When processing wine into vinegar, is designated vinegar maker. [-] Less

Set up and operate equipment that mixes or blends ingredients used in the manufacturing of food products. Include candy makers and cheese makers.

Sells wine to new or... [+] More

Sells wine to new or existing wholesale customers in assigned area or territory. Creates prospect list and gets new accounts. Contacts and interacts directly with new and existing wholesale customers or clients to explain features and merits of products offered, utilizing persuasive sales techniques.

Describes wine, provides samples, and emphasizes the best saleable features. Answers all questions concerning wine, with appropriate referrals where required. Calculates and quotes prices. Analyzes and determines customers’ needs and recommends appropriate wine to meet those needs. Prepares forms or agreements, closes transactions, and secures sales. Establishes professional customer relationships with appropriate customer personnel. Submits time and expense reports to management. Investigates product warranty claims to ensure resolution within organization policies. Analyzes and interprets records of present and past sales, trends and costs, estimated and realized revenue, administrative commitments, and obligations incurred for management. Keeps informed of products and product changes that might affect product sales. Keeps informed of company contract procedures and product prices. May work with appropriate internal departments to obtain support and assistance in meeting customers' needs. [-] Less

Sells wine to new or... [+] More

Sells wine to new or existing wholesale customers in assigned area or territory. Creates prospect list and gets new accounts. Contacts and interacts directly with new and existing wholesale customers or clients to explain features and merits of products offered, utilizing persuasive sales techniques.

Describes wine, provides samples, and emphasizes the best saleable features. Answers all questions concerning wine, with appropriate referrals where required. Calculates and quotes prices. Analyzes and determines customers’ needs and recommends appropriate wine to meet those needs. Prepares forms or agreements, closes transactions, and secures sales. Establishes professional customer relationships with appropriate customer personnel. Submits time and expense reports to management. Investigates product warranty claims to ensure resolution within organization policies. Analyzes and interprets records of present and past sales, trends and costs, estimated and realized revenue, administrative commitments, and obligations incurred for management. Keeps informed of products and product changes that might affect product sales. Keeps informed of company contract procedures and product prices. May work with appropriate internal departments to obtain support and assistance in meeting customers' needs. [-] Less

Picks, buys, stores, and serves wines in restaurant. Keeps inventory and orders wine to replenish stock. Stores and rotates wines on racks or shelves. Discusses wines with patrons and assists patrons to make wine selection, applying knowledge of wines.

Tastes wines prior to serving and serves wines to patrons. May require Sommelier Certificate in finer restaurants.

Controls tanks that convert (ferment) crushed fruit or must into wines by either of following methods. (1) Dumps or shovels specified amounts of crushed fruits into wine tanks and starts pump to admit premeasured amounts of syrup; and turns valve... [+] More

Controls tanks that convert (ferment) crushed fruit or must into wines by either of following methods. (1) Dumps or shovels specified amounts of crushed fruits into wine tanks and starts pump to admit premeasured amounts of syrup; and turns valve to admit compressed air into tank and allows mash to ferment for specified period of time. (2) Pours and dumps specified amount of chemicals and yeast into tank containing must to prevent bacteria growth and induce fermentation; starts pump to circulate must to enrich color and flavor of wine; starts pump to circulate must through heat exchanger as required to prolong fermentation, according to temperature readings; turns valve to admit compressed air into must when producing sparkling burgundy and champagne; and starts pump to transfer fermented mash or wine into storage tanks. May pump fermented wine through filter equipment to remove sediment. May meter out specified amounts of sugar and water into automatic mixing tank to produce syrup. May be designated according to type of wine produced. [-] Less

Picks, buys, stores, and serves wines in restaurant. Keeps inventory and orders wine to replenish stock. Stores and rotates wines on racks or shelves. Discusses wines with patrons and assists patrons to make wine selection, applying knowledge of wines.

Tastes wines prior to serving and serves wines to patrons. May require Sommelier Certificate in finer restaurants.

Picks, buys, stores, and serves wines in restaurant. Keeps inventory and orders wine to replenish stock. Stores and rotates wines on racks or shelves. Discusses wines with patrons and assists patrons to make wine selection, applying knowledge of wines.

Tastes wines prior to serving and serves wines to patrons. May require Sommelier Certificate in finer restaurants.

Serves alcoholic beverages to guests in dining room and in other locations aboard passenger ship. Arranges linens, glassware, and stores on station prior to opening dining room. Chills wines to be served. Serves drinks to dining room guests. Serves wines,... [+] More

Serves alcoholic beverages to guests in dining room and in other locations aboard passenger ship. Arranges linens, glassware, and stores on station prior to opening dining room. Chills wines to be served. Serves drinks to dining room guests. Serves wines, cocktails, and other spiritous liquors to passengers in ballroom or smoking room after dining hours and at shipboard sailing parties. Cleans assigned section of dining room. May be required to hold Lifeboatman Certificate. Must be certified by US Coast Guard. [-] Less

Tends tanks used to pasteurize fermented wine

meters out specified quantities of wine into tanks and turns steam valves to admit heat. Observes thermometer readings and gauges of tanks to ensure heating of wine at required temperature for specified time to effect pasteurization. Starts pumps to transfer wine from pasteurizing tanks to storage tanks.