Employment Opportunities 

Now Hiring for Assistant Winemaker, ​Distribution Sales Professional, and part-time Tasting Room Servers. 

Assistant Winemaker

​The position will be responsible for the quality, organization, and assisting in the execution of winemaking activities for our 5,000 case production winery in Bridgewater, Virginia. The position requires a mixture of hands on skills, laboratory skills, attention to detail, cleanliness, and is a physically active role. On the job training will be ongoing throughout the assistant winemaker’s employment at Bluestone. 
Job Responsibilities
  • Assist in all day to day cellar operations, including harvest, crush, barrels, bottling preparation, laboratory work, sanitation, and cellar organization and inventory.
  • Supervise grape receiving, crushing, pressing and wine production operations during harvest.
  • Participate in wine tasting at all stages throughout the winemaking process and be responsible for conducting evaluation and execution of treatments. 
  • Assist in educational tastings and tours of the facility, when needed. 
  • Responsibility for the quality and execution of work performed, review and implementation of standards of care, safety, and operating procedures.
  • Safety training and management of compliance issues in the laboratory and cellar environment to provide a safe work place.
  • Maintain wine and job quality goals while managing for good productivity and cost effectiveness.
  • Be available for weekend and evening winery events that require interaction with customers. 
​Desired Skills & Experience Requirements
  • Must possess excellent written, oral communication and presentation skills, fluent in English, both verbal and written; spoken Spanish helpful. 
  • Strong organizational, teambuilding, problem solving skills, attention to detail, with ability to prioritize multiple tasks. 
  • Lift and carry up to 50 pounds; work on and around ladders, catwalks, uneven flooring, in hot, cold and wet environments; with typical winery chemical exposure and conditions. 
  • Available to work a varied schedule during harvest season as needed. 
  • Excellent math skills and accuracy with numbers and strong recordkeeping skills along with a working knowledge of data collection and data analysis. 
  • Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel, as well as the ability to learn other related computer programs & databases.
  • Lab experience is helpful though not a requirement.
Please send application form and/or resumé to Lee Hartman at lee@bluestonevineyard.com or apply in person. 

​Distribution Sales Professional 

Bluestone Vineyard is seeking a self-motivated individual to join our team as a distribution sales professional. In this position, this individual has the opportunity to develop a sales territory by maintaining relationships with current clients and bringing in new ones to drive business. Clients include restaurants, wine shops, grocery stores, markets, etc. They are an ambassador for our company and become the trusted face to our customers. The successful candidate should have solid interpersonal skills to provide service and support to customers as needed, be self-motivated, have an appreciation for wine, and a clean driving record. This full-time position offers a flexible work schedule, a company car, 3 weeks total paid time off/year as well as holiday pay, and medical insurance. 
Job Responsibilities
  • Visit established accounts on a regular basis to communicate with clients about their wine stock, obtain orders, and take samples of new wines. 
  • Research and develop new accounts in sales territory.
  • Create invoices and deliver wine orders to make sure all orders are paid in a timely manner by customers. 
  • Maintain clean and updated records for all clients and potential clients. 
  • Scheduling and working events with clients such as wine tastings or wine dinners. 
  • Achieving monthly, quarterly, and yearly sales goals by growing the existing sales territory. 
Job Skills & Qualifications 
  • Must be at least 21 years old. 
  • Able to work 40-hours per week, occasionally working evenings and weekends for events. 
  • A valid driver’s license and clean driving record. 
  • Bachelor’s degree preferred but equivalent work experience acceptable. 
  • Solid communications skills and a friendly, outgoing personality. 
  • An appreciation for Virginia wine.   
  • An ability to work independently and as a team. 
  • Ability to lift and carry 40lb cases of wine. 
​To apply, please send your resume and cover letter explaining why you would be a good candidate for this position to R.C. Hartman, Operations Manager, at rc@bluestonevineyard.com. 

Weekend/Holiday Tasting Room Server (Part-time)

Our Tasting Room Servers form the backbone of the customer experience at Bluestone Vineyard. This position is responsible for ensuring that customers have a positive and memorable experience at Bluestone. Must have a passion for wine and for learning the details of the wines we produce and our general operations. The ideal candidate is friendly, outgoing, professional, reliable, trust-worthy, and has the desire to become knowledgeable about our wines and general business operations. Part-time position that requires weekend and holiday hours.
​​Job Responsibilities
  • Greeting customers promptly and courteously.
  • Excellent oral communication skills to present wines to customers.
  • Describe wines, winemaking techniques, winery history, provide general tourist information, and answer questions visitors might have.
  • Maintenance of bar including washing of glasses, organizing supplies, cleaning, keeping track of wine stock
  • Ability to learn and follow Virginia ABC laws.
  • Setting up and cleaning up daily operations of the Tasting Room.
  • Ability to handle routine sales transactions which include operating cash register.
  • Could include working at off-site festivals/events selling our wines
Job Requirements
  • Must be at least 21 years of age.
  • Must be able to stand, walk, lift & bend for up to 8 hours.
  • Ability to lift 45 lbs repeatedly.
  • Proficient on the computer (familiar with POS systems, Microsoft Office), ability to learn new systems quickly
  • The ability to speak comfortably and audibly in front of people.
  • Ability to work a flexible schedule. 
Please send application form and/or resumé to Jackie Hartman at jackie@bluestonevineyard.com or apply in person. ​
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