Chef de Partie - Home Block Restaurant

CedarCreek Estate Winery; Kelowna; Hybrid; CAD 25,003 - 35,610; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay starting at $22.00/hour

25% off food and beverage

Ongoing training and mentorship

Fun working environment

Job summary

CedarCreek Estate Winery in Kelowna is seeking a kitchen team member to contribute to an exceptional culinary experience at Home Block Restaurant. The role will involve running a station in a fast-paced kitchen, executing daily mise en place, and adapting to seasonal menus.

Ideal candidates will have 5-6 years’ experience, solid cooking techniques, and a desire to work with local ingredients. Join a passionate team dedicated to culinary excellence and sustainability.

Qualifications

• 5-6 years’ experience in a similar standard of kitchen.
• Self-starter with high standards and teamwork capabilities.
• Desire to thrive in a fast-paced kitchen environment.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to an exceptional culinary experience for guests.
• Run and be responsible for a station within the Home Block Kitchen.
• Execute daily station mise en place and service.

Skills

Solid cooking techniques

Ingredient and seasonality knowledge

Positive work ethic

Quick learner

Job description

What We Offer:

• Competitive pay starting at $22.00/hour, determined by job-related knowledge, skills, experience and education + Gratuity
• 25% off food and beverage at Home Block
• 25% off Wine Shop purchases
• Good Find Referral Program
• Staff meal provided while on shift
• Uniform provided
• Work in a brand new, modern, functional, and open floor plan restaurant
• Opportunity to try your hand at a custom “Grillworks Inferno” wood-burning grill
• Ongoing training in your job and dedicated wine education
• Be a part of a kitchen team where the menu and your culinary knowledge/skills are always developing
• Mentorship from a passionate and enthusiastic management team
• A fun and exciting working environment where you’ll make friends for life

What You’ll Do:

Contribute to an exceptional culinary experience for all guests

Run and be responsible for a station within the Home Block Kitchen

Execute daily station mise en place and service to the standards set by Executive Chef and Sous Chef team

Work in a kitchen with a daily changing, seasonal menu that utilizes the best of local ingredients and suppliers

Demonstrate a willingness to learn, be forward thinking and adaptable

Adapt to the unique service each day brings with a sense of confidence and excitement, sometimes this means performing roles outside your job description

Work with and help develop junior members of staff, teach and impart knowledge

What You Have:

5-6 years’ experience in a similar standard of kitchen

Be a self-starter, have high standards of your own and be a team player

Solid cooking techniques, ingredient and seasonality knowledge

Positive work ethic and professional attitude

A real desire to work in a fast-paced kitchen that makes everything from scratch

Quick learner, able to comprehend, incorporate & impart knowledge effectively

CedarCreek Estate Winery we believe that every plant, person, and animal on our property play a role in the CedarCreek ecosystem, coming together to create distinctive, cool climate, wines. As we know, great wine comes from a balanced and thriving vineyard. Our commitment to sustainability and organic farming and winemaking practices builds a deep connection to the land and allows us to make wines that are vibrant and bright- a pure expression of the North Okanagan. With this pursuit we are immensely proud that CedarCreek Estate Winery was the winner of the coveted ‘Winery of the Year’ title at the 2022 WineAlign National Wine Awards.

Home Block Restaurant:

We pride ourselves on being one of the most coveted restaurants in the valley, that of which would not be possible without the relentless pursuit of our team and breathtaking venue. Each person plays an integral role within this business and there is no mountain we can’t climb together. A sense of urgency is a non-negotiable because we are a fast-paced company, in a fast-paced industry. We trust our team members to be authentic and humble while sharing our story with guests, letting the elevated simplicity of our food speak for itself. At the end of the day, it still takes a lot of fun and care to be named Winery of the Year! If you’re looking for an opportunity to bond with likeminded hospitality folk, apply today!