Pastry Chef

Over forty years ago, Mission Hill Family Estate was founded with a visionary dream: to transform the Okanagan Valley into a globally celebrated wine region. Through a relentless pursuit of excellence and a deep respect for the land, we have crafted wines that rival the world’s best, including Canada’s first 100-point red wine. Guided by a commitment to sustainability and bold innovation, our mission is to put the Okanagan Valley on the world stage, cementing Mission Hill Family Estate as an enduring icon in the global wine community.

Our Culture:

Our culture is driven by passion, innovation, and an unwavering commitment to excellence. As a family-owned business, we empower every team member to make an impact. Our team are bold thinkers with entrepreneurial spirits who embrace challenges, strive to set new benchmarks, and take ownership in everything they do. Collaboration, authenticity, and a shared love for creating world-class experiences define how we work together to achieve extraordinary results.

Who We Are:

We are passionate about what we do and fully committed to making a meaningful impact. It’s this drive that has led us to achieve remarkable milestones. As we continue this exciting adventure, we invite you to help shape the next chapter of our story. Together, we are building a legacy in the wine industry that will stand the test of time, and we’re only just begun.

Your Culinary Journey:

At Mission Hill Family Estate, our culinary program is dedicated to the sourcing and promotion of local, sustainable, seasonal food. Our Cuisine du Terroir approach lends itself to a light-handed manner of preparation that respects the character of the ingredient and where it is sourced. Our varietal and herb gardens are steps away from our kitchens, and we educate and encourage our team members to explore foraging opportunities that lay at our doorstep.

We strive to ensure our team acquires the knowledge and appreciation of the valley and the winery needed to surpass our guests’ expectations. Each team member will have the opportunity to hone their culinary skills and develop professional relationships that will last a lifetime while working with our accomplished and celebrated culinary team.

The Life of our Pastry Chef:

• Assist and contribute to continuous development of culinary staff whenever necessary
• Contribute to menus and daily offerings including the restaurants and large private events as well as other required culinary needs
• Cost menu items and conduct monthly inventory
• Ensure the pastry kitchen and cooler/freezer is kept in a clean and hygienic state
• Order and receive ingredients, proper storage and rotation of ingredients
• Collaborate with other properties to create and produce specialized pastry items tailored to their needs.
• Demonstrate experience in pastry arts, including breads and plated desserts, with a strong understanding of seasonal and locally sourced ingredients.
• Ability to design and execute innovative pastry menus that complement the winery’s offerings, ensuring high-quality presentation and flavor profiles.
• Oversee daily pastry production with a hands-on approach, ensuring consistency, efficiency, and adherence to elevated hospitality standards while managing inventory and minimizing waste.
• Work closely with the culinary team, front-of-house staff, and winery management to align pastry offerings with wine pairings, events, and guest experiences.
• Maintain the highest levels of cleanliness, organization, and food safety, upholding the winery’s commitment to excellence and sustainability.

Do you have what it takes?

• 3-5 years’ experience in a senior pastry role
• Minimum of 2 years supervisory experience, CDP or higher
• Excellent technical knowledge of contemporary pastry, dessert and baking styles
• Ability to cost menu items and conduct monthly inventory
• Current “Food Safe” certification (or equivalent)
• Flexible scheduling - working days, evenings and weekends required
• Second language considered an asset

Why Join Us?

Mission Hill is committed to hiring, engaging, and growing qualified, talented, and motivated team members at every level of our organization. We offer competitive compensation that recognizes individual and company performance. The typical hiring range for this position is $50,000 - $55,000 annually complemented by a bonus plan; the base pay is determined by market location and job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and education.

As part of our Total Rewards program, we are also proud to offer:

• Access to company-matched RRSP contributions
• Extended health and dental benefits, and mental health plans with 24/7 access to care and support for you and your family
• Maternity & Adoption Leave Top Up and Paid Secondary Caregiver Leave
• Paid time off
• Training and development to build a fulfilling career
• Discounts at the Terrace Restaurant, Events, and at our Boutique on gifts and wine
• Free tastings for you and your guests

We want to hear from you! Apply on our website today: www.missionhillwinery.com/Work-With-Us/