Employment
Huston Vineyards is a second-generation family farm, winery and tasting room located in the Snake River Valley AVA. We produce approximately 10,000 cases annually consisting of three brands, including: Huston Vineyards, Chicken Dinner and Convergence 46. Our tasting room is open 7 days a week and we also self-distribute locally as far east as Mountain Home, Idaho, west to Baker City, Oregon, and north to New Meadows and McCall, Idaho. We have a 32-acre vineyard and production facility located on our estate vineyard site.
Our mission is Great Wine, Great Food, Great Friends, the Best of Times! At Huston Vineyards we focus on creating world class wines to share with club members, customers and friends. Everyone on the Huston Vineyards team shares a passion for wine and the earth that produces world class grapes. We are known for our incredible hospitality, high-quality vineyard practices and world class winemaking.
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Tasting Room Team Member
As a tasting room team member you will greet and engage with customers; educate our guests on the Snake River Valley AVA, Huston Vineyards and various wine varietals; and share information about club membership opportunities and assist with wine and merchandise purchases. Team members set up the tasting area and maintain the appearance and cleanliness of the tasting room. Huston Vineyards has a great team and we meet monthly for wine education and team building. This is a fun way to learn about Idaho’s exciting wine industry!
Basic Requirements:
- Wine Knowledge (Basic)
- Understand basic wine terminology (e.g., varietals, dry vs. sweet, tannins).
- Ability to describe wines and food pairings confidently (training is often provided).
- Customer service: Friendly, engaging, and attentive demeanor.
- Communication skills: Clear, approachable, and professional.
- Sales ability: Comfortably recommend and sell bottles, club memberships, etc.
- Teamwork: Work well with others during busy periods or events.
- Professionalism: Punctuality, appropriate dress, and respectful behavior.
- Lift up to 50 lbs (cases of wine, moving supplies, etc.).
- Minimum Age: 21 (Job requires ability to taste wine)
- Ability to stand for long periods.
- General mobility for cleaning, stocking, and serving.
- Willingness to learn more through tastings, reading, or courses.
- Point-of-Sale (POS) System Familiarity
- Basic computer literacy.
- Ability to process transactions, open/close registers, and enter customer data.
Helpful but Not Always Required
- Prior hospitality, retail, or wine industry experience.
- WSET Level 1 or 2, CMS Intro Sommelier, or similar wine certification.
Wine Cellar Team Member
This position performs all harvest related activities associated with making wine. Responsibilities may also include, racking, filtering, clarifying and blending of juice and wine, sanitation in all areas of cellar operation, cleaning and sterilizing tanks and other equipment. Long hours during harvest are required to meet operational needs.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $14-20 per hour DOE plus bonus potential
Schedule: 10 hour shifts, Monday–Friday, Weekend availability
Key Responsibilities:
- General preparation of winery equipment including extensive cleaning and sanitation
- Operate fruit receiving and processing equipment.
- Operate press cycles as instructed
- Conduct punch downs around the clock as needed
- Transfers and racking of juice from tank to tank.
- Accurately complete work orders and other tracking documentation.
- Follows standard operating procedures in the performance of all cellar activities to ensure maximum productivity and wine quality objectives are achieved.
- Adheres to all safety policies and procedures
- Operate tractors, forklifts and other associated equipment
- Work in an unsupervised role following and implementing detailed instructions
- Other duties as needed.
Skills/Qualifications/Experience:
- Experience with at least one harvest preferred.
- Perform basic math calculations to complete written work orders.
- Able to manage multiple changing priorities, be organized and follow workflow procedures even with interruptions
- Valid drivers license
- Candidate must complete & pass a post offer pre-employment drug test
Preferred Skills:
- Ability to learn winemaking operations
- Accurately measure, prepare and make additions to juice, must, & wine.
- Ability to recognize and report off aromas in tanks.
- Complete Filtration.
- Operate Forklift
- Operation of mechanical equipment.
- Mechanically inclined
Physical Demands and Work Conditions:
- Able to work long hours with flexibility in work hours and work days during harvest
- Working conditions in certain areas of the winery can be cold/hot, wet, slippery and noisy
- Able to handle hazardous materials, ladders, and wine hoses
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.