Senior Catering Chef & Sous Chef

Mark Anthony Group; Okanagan Falls; On-site; CAD 62,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

A local winery is seeking a passionate Senior Catering Chef & Sous Chef to lead their culinary team. This hybrid role involves developing innovative menus, mentoring staff, and ensuring exceptional dining experiences for events. Candidates should have substantial experience in Mediterranean cuisine and leadership within high-quality dining settings. Competitive salary along with extensive benefits is offered, with a focus on growth and development.

Benefits

Company-matched RRSP contributions

Extended health and dental benefits

Mental health plans with 24/7 access

Paid time off

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• 10 years of experience as a chef, including 7 years in Mediterranean cuisine.
• Experience in high-quality dining environments.
• Ability to manage a diverse kitchen team.

Responsibilities

• Develop innovative wine-friendly menus using local ingredients.
• Lead and train junior staff in kitchen operations.
• Manage kitchen inventory for optimal performance.

Skills

Mediterranean cuisine

Culinary leadership

Wine knowledge

Attention to detail

Team management

Food Safe Certification

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Overview

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.

Role

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. Thetypical 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

At Mark Anthony, we exist to Unearth the Extraordinary:

Best in Our Craft
We set the standard with a pursuit of excellence that can be found in everything from our products and processes to our plants and people.

Ambitiously Curious
We stay curious, dreaming big and navigating the unknown with an enduring belief in better.

Made With Humility
We bring humility, authenticity, fun, and support to every collaboration and celebrate wins as a team.

Daringly Disruptive
We disrupt the status quo, moving fast to seize opportunities and acting scrappy to stay ahead of industry giants.