Cellar Master

Company: Precept Brands Llc
Location: Walla Walla
Posted on: April 2, 2026

Job Description:

Job Title: Cellar Master, Canoe Ridge Winery, Walla Walla WA Precept Wine is the largest privately owned wine company in the Northwest. We’re seamlessly integrated to run our own vineyards, wineries and world-class tasting rooms. We are seeking a highly organized individual with extensive wine and/or cellar knowledge to join our Canoe Ridge Winery team in Walla Walla, WA. The Cellar Master is responsible for prioritizing, communicating and executing all day-to-day winery cellar functions with the Winemaker and cellar staff in the process of making wine. The right candidate will be highly organized, dependable, and motivated as well as a team player. This position will report directly to the winemaker. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Work directly with the winemaker to insure daily, weekly and monthly operations are completed timely and efficiently. Workflow management of cellar staff to execute daily assigned work orders. Quality Control and Oversight of wine and facility. Aid in hiring cellar staff for harvest and train new Employees on equipment and the Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) of the winery. Maintain an organized, clean, and sanitized facility always.(delete) Operate and maintain equipment such as presses, pumps, de-stemmers, forklifts, filters, augers, and different size tanks. Barrel Management scheduling that includes racking, topping, blending, cleaning and sanitation. Ensuring clear communication and delivery of wine to bottling line on specified date having completed wine fining, filtering and bottle preparation. Demonstrates leadership and professionalism and serves as a role model to the cellar team Special projects and other responsibilities as assigned Skills and Requirements: 3 years of cellar master experience in a large facility Must be able to lift 50lbs repeatedly Forklift certified or willing to get certification Highly organized and motivated as well as a team player Work extended hours and weekends when needed for harvest and bottling Be able to withstand outside weather conditions Ability to work in an ever changing fast-paced environment and willingness to go the extra mile Bi-lingual is not necessary but a plus. Upmost commitment to quality and integrity Basic computer skills in Word, Excel and wine tracking programs For consideration, please include your resume when replying Precept Wine is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Benefit Eligible Employees are automatically enrolled in three (3) company paid plans: $30,000.00 Basic Employee Life & AD&D Insurance Long Term Disability Employee Assistance Plan The following additional benefits can be purchased for benefit eligible employees: Medical PPO or HSA Insurance Dental PPO w/ or w/o Orthodontic Coverage Insurance Vision Insurance Voluntary Short Term Disability Insurance Additional Life & AD&D Insurance Additional Long Term Disability Insurance Benefit Eligible Employees also accrue paid vacation/sick time for personal use. Additionally, 401k retirement plan w/ company match eligibility.

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