Hrutiket Khaire
Pune
Summary
Profile Summary: Passionate wine professional with hands-on winemaking, viticulture, and cellar experience across India and California. WSET Level 2 certified with strong tasting, wine service, and guest engagement skills. Confident in explaining wine styles, grape varieties, and production techniques in a clear and engaging manner. Seeking a Commis Sommelier role where practical winery knowledge enhances premium wine service and customer experience.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
2022
2022
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Harvest Cellar Hand & Cellar door
Chatéau Indage
Pune, Narayangaon
02.2025 - 05.2025
- Handling winemaking operations for both reds and white Vinification.
- Conducted guided winery tours and wine tastings, educating guests on viticulture, winemaking processes, and sensory evaluation while delivering an engaging visitor experience.
Harvest Cellar Hand
Jackson Family Wines - Hartford Winery
Sonoma County
09.2024 - 11.2024
- Supported full-cycle cellar operations during the 2024 vintage season.
- Performed barrel work including racking, topping, blending, and wine transfers.
- Assisted during guest tours and tasting experiences, communicating wine styles and production methods.
Harvest Cellar Hand
Gary Farrell Winery
Sonoma county
08.2024 - 09.2024
- Gained practical experience in premium Pinot Noir and Chardonnay production
- Engaged in guided tastings with winemaking team to evaluate wine quality and style development
Trainee
Chatéau Indage
Narayangaon, Pune
06.2023 - 04.2024
- Assisted in cellar operations including wine transfers, tank cleaning, and bottling preparation.
- Participated in winery tours and consumer tastings, enhancing wine communication skills.
Harvest Cellar Hand Internship
Seven Peaks Vineyard’s
Nashik
11.2022 - 03.2023
- Assisted with fermentation tracking and cellar operations during harvest
- Gained sensory evaluation experience through internal wine tastings
Harvest Cellar Hand & Viticulture Internship
Vallonneé Vineyard’s
Nashik
02.2022 - 04.2022
- Supported pump-overs, racking, and general cellar activities.
- Assisted with vineyard sampling and canopy management.
Mixologists & Bartender Trainee
Cocktails and Dreams & The Wedding Bartenders
Mumbai
09.2018 - 04.2019
- Worked as a professional event mixologist and bartender at 50+ corporate, private, and luxury hospitality events.
- Provided beverage service at high-profile venues such as World Gourmet Festival and AER Bar, Four Seasons Mumbai.
- Developed strong guest interaction, upselling, and beverage presentation skills.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Oenology & Viticulture
Gargi Agriculture & research training Institute, SPPU
Nashik, India 06.2019 - 06.2023
GRP Sabnis Jr. College
Pune, IndiaSkills
- Winemaking operations
- Wine service & food pairing
- Sensory evaluation
- Cocktail and spirits expertise
- Teamwork and communication
- Wine education
Languages
Marathi, Hindi
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
French
Beginner (A1)
A1
Certification
- WSET level 2 award in Wines - Indian School of Beverages, 2025.
- Mixology & Bartending - Cocktails & Dreams, School of Bar and Beverage Operations, Mumbai. 2018.
- Cointreau Mixology training program, Conducted by Tullehoe 2018.
Timeline
Harvest Cellar Hand & Cellar door
Chatéau Indage
02.2025 - 05.2025
Harvest Cellar Hand
Jackson Family Wines - Hartford Winery
09.2024 - 11.2024
Harvest Cellar Hand
Gary Farrell Winery
08.2024 - 09.2024
Trainee
Chatéau Indage
06.2023 - 04.2024
Harvest Cellar Hand Internship
Seven Peaks Vineyard’s
11.2022 - 03.2023
Harvest Cellar Hand & Viticulture Internship
Vallonneé Vineyard’s
02.2022 - 04.2022
Bachelor of Science - Oenology & Viticulture
Gargi Agriculture & research training Institute, SPPU
06.2019 - 06.2023
Mixologists & Bartender Trainee
Cocktails and Dreams & The Wedding Bartenders
09.2018 - 04.2019
GRP Sabnis Jr. College