Senior Catering Chef & Sous Chef

CedarCreek Estate Winery is one of the first 8 pioneering wineries of BC and released its first wines in 1987. Today, we look proudly towards the future to further promote our region and after three decades of building our wine’s reputation, we’re constructing a winery to match it. We’re looking for dedicated and passionate employees to join our team and help us bring the CedarCreek wine country experience to a whole new level. Paired with our stunning wines, our food at Home Block is based on timeless cooking methods and techniques that have been around for centuries; simple, bold, punchy and uncomplicated.

The Senior Catering Chef & Sous Chef is a hybrid role within our culinary team. This role is critical for ensuring the delivery of an exceptional dining experience for our guests. The Senior Catering Chef & Sous Chef is responsible for executing the daily menus for the restaurant, and special events menus as well as the leadership of the kitchen brigade. The events under this role’s scope can range from large-scale catering banquets and concerts to weddings and intimate private dinners. This role requires a highly skilled culinary professional and is intended to lead into a more senior culinary leadership position following successful mastery of current responsibilities.

Accountabilities & Impact:

• Develop wine-friendly, innovative menu options featuring fresh, local, and seasonal ingredients.
• Ensure consistent, high-quality presentation across all dishes, upholding the restaurant’s standards of excellence.
• Apply advanced cooking techniques with precision and efficiency, guaranteeing seamless service execution.
• Manage inventory rigorously to maintain kitchen operations without disruption, minimizing waste and ensuring optimal stock levels.
• Lead, mentor, and develop junior staff, nurturing a culture of teamwork, quality, and continuous improvement.
• Source and procure high-quality ingredients at competitive prices, maintaining cost control and product integrity.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers to ensure consistent quality and reliability.
• Lead and execute all culinary components for special events, acting as a representative and ambassador for the culinary brand, while working within the event’s budgetary guidelines. This includes menu development and execution.
• Assist the Executive Chef with administrative duties, ensuring timely and accurate completion of all required paperwork.

Skills & Experiences Needed:

• 10 years of experience as a chef, including 7 years specializing in Mediterranean and 5 years in culinary leadership roles and wine country cuisine.
• Experience in a high-quality dining experience an asset.
• High school diploma.
• Local & Global Wine Knowledge.
• Highest standards of hygiene and safety.
• Detail-oriented with a focus on quality and consistency.
• Leadership and communication skills to manage a team.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Food Safe Certification.

Why Join Us?

Mark Anthony 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 $62,000 - $72,000 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.