About Us
Vinarchy. Redefining Wine.
Established in 2025 following the merger of Accolade Wines and Pernod Ricard Winemakers, Vinarchy is an exceptional global wine company committed to redefining wine, globally.
About The Role
We now have an opportunity for a Cellar Team Leader - Berri Estates to take charge of all cellar activities at our Berri Estates winery—from grape and juice receival through to the delivery of finished wine to packaging.
Reporting to the Cellar Manager, you’ll ensure operations run smoothly, safely, and in line with company specifications and standard operating procedures.
This role is key to driving performance and continuous improvement across cellar operations. You’ll help foster a proactive safety and quality culture, challenge the status quo, and lead innovation to enhance efficiency, product quality, and team engagement.
This is a full time, permanent position, based on-site at Berri Estates (Riverland).
Key Responsibilities:
-Lead daily cellar operations from grape receival to finished wine supply, ensuring alignment with production priorities and standards.
-Maintain winemaking standards across all procedures, including hygiene, gas cover, and transfer protocols.
-Support continuous improvement initiatives, including 5S/GMP inspections and waste reduction strategies.
-Assist with budgeting, capital expenditure planning, and key winery projects.
-Manage and mentor the cellar team, ensuring effective rostering, training, and performance development.
-Collaborate on recruitment and onboarding of permanent and vintage casual staff.
-Promote a strong safety, quality, and compliance culture, ensuring adherence to QSE policies and legislative requirements.
-Facilitate clear communication across teams through regular meetings, updates, and stakeholder engagement.
-Oversee cellar administration tasks including inspections, stocktakes, equipment maintenance, and payroll support.
-Champion a collaborative, respectful, and proactive workplace culture aligned with company values.
Other Requirements:
-24-hour contact for emergency purposes in support of the Cellar Manager – Berri Estates
-Incumbent will be expected to work flexible hours including outside normal working hours on occasions
What We're Looking For:
Essential:
-Front line management or supervisory experience in large scale commercial multi-shift winery production operation
-Practical hands-on experience in winery operations and processes
-Experience with lean management systems
-Intermediate use of Microsoft Office programs, incl. Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint
-Able to lead and be the driving force to promote safety and a productive workplace culture
-Able to communicate effectively and build effective relationships complimented by role modelling professional behavior in line with company values.
-Prepared to undertake any additional training to complement the requirements of the position
-Current drivers’ licence
Desirable:
-Certificate IV in Frontline Management or equivalent
-In depth knowledge and understanding of relevant industrial awards
-Winery management information system experience
Why join us?
Vinarchy is a home for passionate people to do their very best work. We believe in empowering our people and celebrating success.
We offer a competitive rewards package and the opportunity to work with a world-class team.
You’ll also have access to:
-Staff wine allowance and access to unique wine specials
-Paid Parental Leave
-Loyalty Leave - earn up to 1-week additional annual leave after 5 yrs
-Vinarchy Anniversary Day off
-Go Beyond Day - making a difference in your local community
-Access to an extensive online learning library
-Annual Flu Vaccination Program
-Employee Assistance Program
-Exclusive employee discounts with national retailers
Ready to lead change in a fast-paced global environment? Apply now and make your impact.
At Vinarchy, we are dedicated to building a diverse, dynamic and inclusive culture. Prospective candidates will be required to provide proof of legal work rights and undertake relevant pre-employment screening to verify eligibility and suitability.
