CURRENT OPENINGS: Harvest Cellar Hand and Part-time Weekend/Evening Tasting Room Associate
We are hiring. Join Team Fortuity.
We chose to get into the wine industry more than eight years ago because of the connections made with people over wine!
From the very beginning, we placed the highest priority on making the highest quality wines and wine critics have recognized us for our efforts. Our wine style is crisp, clean and aromatic white and rosé wines and brilliantly balanced, elegant, fruit-forward red wines.
We source exclusively from the Yakima Valley and live by the mantra “Yakima Valley, Destined for Wine.” The growers and vineyards we work with are recognized as top vineyards, not just in Yakima Valley, but in the entire state of Washington.
We believe the people and the unique climate, soil, sun, slopes, wind and water help produce some of the highest quality wines in the world. We focus on single varietal, single vineyard wines that showcase the truest expression of this place. Red blend lovers will appreciate our traditional and unconventional blends that have gained recognition in recent years.
We love being a part of our local and #WAwine community
Emily & Lee, Fortuity Cellars owners
Fortuity Cellars Harvest Cellar Hand
We are looking for an enthusiastic and hardworking individual to join our production team as a harvest cellar hand. You will be working directly with the owners/winemakers and other cellar hands. This is a fantastic opportunity to be hands-on, learn, and be involved in every aspect of the winemaking process.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Cleaning and sanitizing (winemaking areas, vessels, and equipment)
- Grape receiving activities
- Wine/must movements
- Cap management (punch-downs, pump-overs)
- Fermentation monitoring
- Barrel activities (washing, filling)
- Assistance with winery events
Qualifications:
- Previous work in a winery or brewery preferred but not required
- Must be reliable, on-time and engaged
- Ability to work independently and as part of a cohesive team
- Ability to perform the physical labor necessary
- Effective communication skills
- Safety conscious
- Energy and willingness to jump on the next task
- Attention to detail, particularly when it comes to cleanliness
- Eager to learn
- Legally authorized to work in the United States
- Reliable transportation to/from the winery
Bonus Skills:
- Forklift certified
- Mechanical
- Lab experience
- Taco Tuesday lunches during harvest are a fun bonus!
About Fortuity Cellars:
How to apply:
- Please send resumes to: jobs@fortuitycellars.com
- Application closes July 22nd
PREVIOUS OPENINGS:
We are seeking a part-time team members to join our team at our Downtown Ellensburg Wine+Art location. You’ll also have the opportunity on occasion to work with us at our Yakima Valley winery. Start date: mid to late June; must be able to continue to work into the fall.
If you are interested in joining our team, shoot us your resume and a letter of interest to ellensburg@fortuitycellars.com.
Qualifications
- Must love #WAwine and want to be part of a small but mighty team.
- The right candidate should have basic wine knowledge, hospitality experience, a desire to learn, the ability to provide exceptional experiences for all our guests, and a positive attitude with the capability to take directions and constructive criticism with ease. Must also be a team player, punctual and self-sufficient.
- Must be able to work weekend and some evening shifts (minimum 3-5 shifts per month with potential for more). We are currently open in Ellensburg Thursday-Saturday 2-8p and Sunday-Monday 12-6p.
- As part of the training, this position will work a minimum of 3-4 shifts at the Yakima Valley winery with Fortuity owners, Lee and Emily.
- All applicants must be 21+, have a valid M.A.S.T. permit and a valid Food Handlers Card
- Have exceptional organizational, housekeeping and money management skills
- Experience with point of sale systems and Google Suite preferred
Responsibilities
- Share with guests the Fortuity story, insights into our wine style, and information about our wine club and philanthropic give back program.
- Speak to the Wine+Art collaboration of Fortuity & Nuwave and latest art exhibit, as well as assist in art sales.
- Depending on experience, this position may serve as a team lead/floor manager for the Ellensburg tasting room
- Be capable of peer management, giving directions, and can keep all on task
- Keep tasting room clean and tidy, including weekly deep cleaning
- Be responsible for opening and closing duties
- Give tableside service in a timely, efficient manner
- Take orders accurately and stay organized
- Pour flights, open wine bottles, wash/polish wine glasses
- Must be able to lift 50 pounds and work on your feet for extended periods
Benefits
- $17/hour plus commissions (art and wine) and tips
- Employee and industry wine discount
- Flexible schedule
- Education and training on wine and Washington wine industry