HOSPITALITY & ENTERTAINMENT n WINE CAREERS
THERE IS $$
IN THOSE VINES…
By Laura Dorsey
Wineries vary in size from small, family-run businesses to large syndicates. Winery careers
focus on all aspects of the wine industry from production to marketing. If you work for
a winery, your focus could be on a single brand or group of brands. Winery careers are
ideal for people looking for stable employment and a sense of community. A few career
options:
WINEMAKING SALES RETAIL &
DISTRIBUTION RESTAURANT
& HOSPITALITY
Winemaking Director
$150k Operations Director
$60k–$100k Retailer
$36k–$49k Top Ranking
Sommelier
$150k
Winemaker
$90k–$125k VP of Sales
$200k Broker Sales
$55k–$75k Sommelier
$55k–$70k
Assistant Winemaker
$55k–$80k Sales Manager
$50k–$115k Top Sales Manager
$135k Restaurant /
Bar Manager
$40k–$90k
Lab Manager
$65k–$85k PR Manager
$110k Sales Manager
$60k–$100k Wine Educator
$55k–$70k
Although winemaking and other production jobs can sound ap-
pealing, they require years of education, a serious passion and
dedication for wine, a careful eye and years of experience. A career
in the wine business starts with a solid foundation of knowledge in
wine. You might consider getting an education in viticulture and
enology at a college or university or receiving your Sommelier ac-
creditation to pursue your track into hospitality or sales. Here are a
few suggestions:
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