Careers

A positive attitude, an optimistic outlook, and a creative perspective — these traits are essential to a successful career at WineHaven Winery. We genuinely have a passion for what we do. Of particular importance is our emphasis on people. We are fair with our employees and maintain an environment that encourages personal responsibility within the company and the community. In return, we seek employees who are committed to preserving and enhancing these values.

We currently have the following positions open:
- Tasting Room Associate
- Vineyard Assistant
- Event Interns

To apply for any of these positions, please send a completed application and resume to kpeterson@winehaven.com.
 

Tasting Room Associate

Summary
Our tasting room is an integral part of the overall winery operation and an extension of our brand. In this part-time position, you will be active in both tasting room and consumer direct sales as well as assisting with event administration. The position includes a mix of weekday and weekend work.

Essential Functions 

• Tasting Room Sales
• Provide guests with a positive and memorable experience
• Work a minimum of five weekends every two months
• Actively sell both wine and non-wine merchandise
• Process sales accurately and efficiently in the POS system
• Maintain the cleanliness of tasting room sales area, restroom and surrounding landscape. 

Consumer Direct Sales

• Process orders accurately and efficiently
• Package and ship orders according to established guidelines
• Add new customer/prospects to database
• Establishment and maintenance of consumer wine club
• Conduct off-site tastings for consumers and trade

Other

• Inventory management
• Assist event preparation and execution

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old
• Friendly, outgoing personality
• Good communicator
• Enjoys being part of an upbeat team
• Strong sales abilities
• Able to multi-task
• Can lift 50 pounds 
• Can be on your feet most of the day
• Compensation based on experience
   

Vineyard Assistant

Summary
Winehaven has an exciting opportunity for full and part time Vineyard Assistants in its estate vineyard in Chisago City.  The primary purpose of this role is to maintain and support the vines and grounds at Winehaven with the production team and be involved with many projects throughout the growing season. 

Essential Functions

• Assist with practices to promote healthy vine growth; 
• Assist in collection of all pertinent viticultural information including phenological data, bud/shoot/cluster/verasion/bloom counts, etc.
• Assist with grounds maintenance
• Assist with harvest-related duties

Qualifications

• Must be at least 16 years old
• Disciplined work ethic, accountability and follow-through
• Ability and desire to be a team player
• Good communicator
• Can lift 50 pounds 
• Can be on your feet most of the day
• Compensation based on experience

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Event Intern

Summary
In this part-time position, the Event Intern works closely with Winehaven's Hospitality team and is responsible for helping set-up and breakdown events and performing tasks that contribute to a positive guest experience.

Essential Functions 

• Must be available weekends and some evenings
• Must be at least 16 years old
• Must be punctual and have solid time management skills
• Organized and able to multi-task
• Passionate customer service and willingness to learn
• Team player
• Must be able to lift and carry at least 50 pounds
• Compensation based on experience

To apply for any of these positions, please send a completed application and resume to kpeterson@winehaven.com.  No calls please.