Chief Winemaker

Situated at the heart of Relbia, just south of Launceston, Josef Chromy is one of the most renowned wineries in Tasmania. The 61 hectare vineyard, set in the cool climes of the Tamar Valley, yields both sparkling and table wines of unmatched quality, reflecting a true sense of place.
 
At the heart of Josef Chromy is the desire to capture the true essence of Tasmania and share it with the world. Alongside the wines, the estate offers an exquisite culinary journey, crafting an authentic and memorable Tasmanian food and wine experience.

• Follow your passion, feel the energy
• Lead the winemaking team at the iconic Josef Chromy Wines
• We are the home of exceptional sparkling wines and cool climate varietals

The Chief Winemaker leads the winemaking team at Josef Chromy Wines, responsible for overseeing all aspects of the winemaking process from grape selection through to bottling.

This senior leadership role combines hands-on technical expertise with strategic vision, ensuring the continued growth, reputation and success of the winery.

Sound good? Read on. 

Here is a taste of what you can expect in this role:

• Oversee all winemaking activities in Tasmania, from grape reception to bottling, ensuring quality and consistency across the portfolio.
• Lead and manage all winery operations, including production, storage, logistics, and maintenance.
• Work closely with the Tasmania viticulture team to optimise grape growing practices and ensure a balanced supply of high-quality grapes for winemaking across various price points.
• Manage all financial aspects of winemaking including cost, OPEX and CAPEX budgets.
• Lead winemaking input for new product development.
• Support business safety and sustainability strategies including responsible sourcing, quality and safety requirements.

Now let’s talk about you: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Oenology (or equivalent).
• 10+ years of winemaking experience, including team management.
• Proven leadership in producing a wide range of wine types and qualities, including experience in Sparkling wine production.
• Ability to develop winemaker skills and capabilities.
• Strong collaboration skills across diverse teams.
• Experience managing both capital and cost aspects of wine inventory.
• Expertise in overseeing winery operations and managing winemaking teams.
• High-level technical knowledge and wine assessment skills.
• Strong financial acumen, with experience in budgeting, forecasting, and cost optimisation.
   

The benefits are good too! 

• An exclusive discount card for our ALH Hotels (pubs & accommodation), BWS, Dan Murphy’s and other Endeavour Group brands. Through our partnership with Woolworths, you'll also enjoy discounts at Woolies supermarkets and BIG W 
• As a valued member of the team, your health and wellbeing is our top priority. You will have access to a range of free services to help you live well and support your physical, mental and financial wellbeing
• Endeavour Group is full of opportunities - use our dedicated learning and development options to grow an idea, yourself, and your career. This is just the start, so dream big
• Find out more about our range of benefits and discounts here

At Endeavour, we value being a workplace where everyone’s welcome - if you meet a number of the requirements (and not all), we encourage you to apply.

We are together creators

With a portfolio that includes Dan Murphy’s, BWS, ALH Hotels, Pinnacle Drinks and more, Endeavour Group is big on sociability. Together we create the moments that bring millions of people together. And together we have more fun, create more opportunities, and score a lot more goals. We’re serious about creating a safe, inclusive and fun place to rock up to where equal opportunity is key, and flexibility is part of how we roll. We’re all about creating a more sociable future - for our customers and each other. 

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