Wineries with Hospitality –hotspot of experience

Nagambie boasts fully integrated wine and hospitality businesses with renown wineries such as Tahbilk, Fowles and Mitchelton. Over 25 wineries are located in the Strathbogie Ranges and Goulburn Valley wine regions providing over 750 jobs. Winery tourism is growing, especially from Melbourne supporting an increase by 25-50% in jobs over the next 2 years.

Young people can gain jobs and experience in environmental sustainability, wine production, catering and kitchen, marketing and sales, finance and administration. Wineries are looking for young people with communication skills, ability to work in a team and commitment to learn and work. The career potential is evident where young people can start in a restaurant, cellar door or vineyard and progress into manager positions within the one business or across the region. Jobs are full-time, part-time or casual/seasonal with skills gained on the job and/or through professional development.

The wine and hospitality businesses also provide jobs requiring skilled, technical, trade and tertiary qualifications such as winemakers, viticulturists, bottling and packaging managers and chefs. These jobs are usually filled by people coming to Nagambie for the job and lifestyle. There are also good stories of local people returning to Nagambie.