Estate & Vineyard Manager

Estate & Vineyard Manager Company:

Marked Tree Vineyard Location:

Flat Rock, North Carolina Job Category:

Vineyard /

Operations Compensation:

Salary (DOE) + Benefits Job Description Marked Tree Vineyard is a family-run, award-winning vineyard and winery located on the Eastern Continental Divide in the Crest of the Blue Ridge AVA. We farm 15 acres of vines on a 65-acre mountain estate and are looking for a working Estate & Vineyard Manager who leads by doing. This is not a desk job. The right candidate will be in the vineyard daily—pruning, training, spraying, monitoring vines, troubleshooting equipment, and working alongside the crew—while ensuring the vineyard property and estate are prepared for guests. They will report to the Senior Viticulturist while coordinating across the management team to support overall operations. What You'll Do In the Vineyard (Primary Focus) Harvest prep, pruning, tying, hedging, suckering, de-leafing, and canopy management alongside the established vineyard crew, while training to ensure consistency Establish, enforce, and maintain a practical safety program, including crew training, proper PPE use, spray compliance, equipment safety checks, and incident awareness/reporting Maintain spray program and reports in accordance with the Senior Viticulturist; monitor pests, disease, and vine health Conducting soil testing for pH and fertility, and recommending corrections as needed to the Senior Viticulturist Track yields by block, develop harvest estimates, and monitor fruit quality with a focus on premium wine production and evaluate with the Senior Viticulturist Lead and work with seasonal crews during critical periods (especially harvest) Coordinate closely with winemaking during harvest—this is all hands-on deck Operate tractors, sprayers, and vineyard equipment in line with safety standards On the Estate Keep the property running—roads, drainage, debris removal, general infrastructure Perform routine grounds-keeping including mowing, weed trimming, fertilizing, overseeding, maintaining flower beds, mulching, pruning, and applying herbicides in designated areas Ensure all vineyard and grounds-keeping equipment is on site and in good operating condition Troubleshoot repairs for equipment, fix what breaks or coordinate maintenance and schedule services Help keep the estate looking sharp for guests, execute seasonal setups, and support event set up when needed Leadership Set the pace and standard for the team—this is a lead-from-the-front role Train, supervise, instruct, and provide safety training to crew members while building a strong, reliable team Ability to work closely with and advise additional management to develop and execute high level plans Plan, but stay flexible—farming varies based on season (green season or winter), weather, and workload What We're Looking For 3-5+ years of real vineyard experience with daily presence/involvement (you've done the work yourself) Strong practical knowledge of spraying, pruning, and vine balance Willing to obtain an NC spray license or currently possess a commercial license Comfortable on tractors and with basic mechanical repair Experienced team-builder with a good disposition, leading small crews without losing the hands-on edge Problem-solver who takes ownership and follows through Physically capable of working outdoors in varying weather conditions along with exposure to dust, pollen, insects, and crop protection materials The ability to lift and move 50 pounds regularly, walk steep or inclined vineyards, stand for long periods of time and repeatedly bend/kneel Availability to work extended hours during harvest season, including late nights and early mornings, is required Functionally bilingual in Spanish is a strong plus Compensation & Benefits Competitive salary (DOE) 401(k) with employer match Health, dental, vision, and short-term disability insurance Life insurance Paid Time Off (PTO) Employee discount

Pay:

$50,000.00

• $55,000.

00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee discount Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person Estate & Vineyard Manager 623 Deep Gap Road, Flat Rock, NC 28731 $50,000

• $55,000 a year
• Full-time $50,000
• $55,000 a year

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Full-time Estate & Vineyard Manager Company:

Marked Tree Vineyard Location:

Flat Rock, North Carolina Job Category:

Vineyard /

Operations Compensation:

Salary (DOE) + Benefits Job Description Marked Tree Vineyard is a family-run, award-winning vineyard and winery located on the Eastern Continental Divide in the Crest of the Blue Ridge AVA. We farm 15 acres of vines on a 65-acre mountain estate and are looking for a working Estate & Vineyard Manager who leads by doing. This is not a desk job. The right candidate will be in the vineyard daily—pruning, training, spraying, monitoring vines, troubleshooting equipment, and working alongside the crew—while ensuring the vineyard property and estate are prepared for guests. They will report to the Senior Viticulturist while coordinating across the management team to support overall operations. What You'll Do In the Vineyard (Primary Focus) Harvest prep, pruning, tying, hedging, suckering, de-leafing, and canopy management alongside the established vineyard crew, while training to ensure consistency Establish, enforce, and maintain a practical safety program, including crew training, proper PPE use, spray compliance, equipment safety checks, and incident awareness/reporting Maintain spray program and reports in accordance with the Senior Viticulturist; monitor pests, disease, and vine health Conducting soil testing for pH and fertility, and recommending corrections as needed to the Senior Viticulturist Track yields by block, develop harvest estimates, and monitor fruit quality with a focus on premium wine production and evaluate with the Senior Viticulturist Lead and work with seasonal crews during critical periods (especially harvest) Coordinate closely with winemaking during harvest—this is all hands-on deck Operate tractors, sprayers, and vineyard equipment in line with safety standards On the Estate Keep the property running—roads, drainage, debris removal, general infrastructure Perform routine grounds-keeping including mowing, weed trimming, fertilizing, overseeding, maintaining flower beds, mulching, pruning, and applying herbicides in designated areas Ensure all vineyard and grounds-keeping equipment is on site and in good operating condition Troubleshoot repairs for equipment, fix what breaks or coordinate maintenance and schedule services Help keep the estate looking sharp for guests, execute seasonal setups, and support event set up when needed Leadership Set the pace and standard for the team—this is a lead-from-the-front role Train, supervise, instruct, and provide safety training to crew members while building a strong, reliable team Ability to work closely with and advise additional management to develop and execute high level plans Plan, but stay flexible—farming varies based on season (green season or winter), weather, and workload What We're Looking For 3-5+ years of real vineyard experience with daily presence/involvement (you've done the work yourself) Strong practical knowledge of spraying, pruning, and vine balance Willing to obtain an NC spray license or currently possess a commercial license Comfortable on tractors and with basic mechanical repair Experienced team-builder with a good disposition, leading small crews without losing the hands-on edge Problem-solver who takes ownership and follows through Physically capable of working outdoors in varying weather conditions along with exposure to dust, pollen, insects, and crop protection materials The ability to lift and move 50 pounds regularly, walk steep or inclined vineyards, stand for long periods of time and repeatedly bend/kneel Availability to work extended hours during harvest season, including late nights and early mornings, is required Functionally bilingual in Spanish is a strong plus Compensation & Benefits Competitive salary (DOE) 401(k) with employer match Health, dental, vision, and short-term disability insurance Life insurance Paid Time Off (PTO) Employee discount

Pay:

$50,000.00

• $55,000.

00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee discount Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person