Lead Horticulturalist - Vineyards and Viticulture
Core
Oversee the entire lifecycle of vineyard operations from planting to harvesting to ensure premium quality grape production for award-winning wines.
Role type
Lead Horticulturalist (Viticulture)
Builds
Premium quality grapes for a renowned wine estate
Domain
Agriculture / Viticulture / Wine Production
Required skills
Vineyard management, team leadership, pest and disease management, irrigation management, soil fertility programming, canopy management, pruning and harvesting operations, sustainable farming practices, budget management
Preferred skills
Research on new grape varietals and technologies, knowledge of organic viticulture
Technologies
Irrigation systems, soil analysis tools
Responsibilities
Develop and implement comprehensive vineyard management plans, supervise and train vineyard teams, monitor vine health and implement interventions, manage irrigation and soil fertility programs, oversee pruning and harvesting, conduct research on new varietals, ensure adherence to sustainable practices, maintain detailed activity records, collaborate with winemakers, manage vineyard budgets
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
