Sous Chef - Inniskillin Wines

Arterra Wines Canada; Niagara Falls; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading winery is seeking a Sous Chef to assist in managing the culinary team while ensuring high standards of food preparation and presentation. The ideal candidate will possess a Red Seal Certification and have a proven record in professional cooking, contributing to memorable wine and food pairing experiences for guests. This role offers competitive pay and career advancement opportunities within a vibrant team environment.

Benefits

Competitive wages

Creative incentive programs

Full training opportunities

Flexible hours

Qualifications

• 3-5 years professional cooking experience.
• Knowledge of a variety of cooking methods.
• Ability to respond to special dietary needs.

Responsibilities

• Execution of food delivery for patio/restaurants and events.
• Preparation of food ensuring quality and consistency.
• Representing the winery at offsite events.

Skills

Teamwork

Multi-tasking

Customer Service

Education

Red Seal Certification

Food Safe Handler’s Certification

Job description

Job Description:

At Inniskillin you are Confident, Gracious, and Cool. As Canada’s original estate winery, Inniskillin is for those who make the impossible, possible. We know that with great risk comes great reward. We live by the mantra “If you think it can’t be done, just watch us do it.” We work and play hard, but balance is important too. We celebrate the doers and the people who believe in themselves.

Sous Chefs will act as an assistant manager to the winery Chef and help lead a culinary/kitchen team in developing and executing patio/restaurant, wine and food pairing experiences including special events. Ensure all dishes are prepared to Arterra standards to showcase our premium VQA wines that align within wineries brand strategy. Assist with offsite catering when required.

Team members enjoy:

· Competitive wages (include language premiums)

· Creative incentive programs

· Full training and exciting long-term career opportunities

· Flexible hours

Duties/Responsibilities/Procedures:

· Execution of food delivery for patio/restaurants and special events

· Preparation of food ensuring quality, consistency and presentation are meeting all winery and health standards

· Providing exceptional and professional customer service

· Ensure line cooks and kitchen assistants are preparing food according to standards and adhering to kitchen policies

· Off-site catering when required

· Assist Chef as required

· Representing the winery at offsite events

Job Requirements:

· Red Seal Certification

· 3-5 years professional cooking experience

· Ability work well within a team-focused environment

· Knowledge of variety of cooking methods

· Knowledge of and ability to respond to special dietary needs

· Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment

· Responsible and trustworthy

· Ambitious and goal-oriented

· Ability to stand for long periods of time

· Wine knowledge an asset but not necessary as training is provided

· Must be available to work on evenings and weekends

· Food Safe Handler’s Certification

Compensation: $24/hr plus gratuities

We are committed to establishing a qualified workforce that reflects the diverse population it serves and we encourage applications from all qualified individuals. We are also committed to preventing and removing barriers to employment for people with disabilities, and we invite you to inform us should you have any accessibility or accommodation needs.