Sous Chef - See Ya Later Ranch

Arterra Wines Canada; British Columbia; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned winery in British Columbia is seeking a Sous Chef to enhance customer satisfaction through exceptional food. The role involves leading the kitchen team and maintaining high-quality food presentation. Ideal candidates will have at least four years of kitchen experience and a strong work ethic. This position offers competitive compensation and various staff perks including discounts and training opportunities.

Benefits

Staff discounts on wine

Industry-leading training

Sales incentives and bonuses

Flexible scheduling

Qualifications

• Min 4 years kitchen experience, preferably with Red Seal.
• Demonstrated emotional intelligence and professionalism.
• Ability to lift 40lbs and work in hot conditions.

Responsibilities

• Assist Winery Chef in leading kitchen team.
• Ensure high quality food preparation and presentation.
• Maintain inventory and manage food supplies.

Skills

Culinary expertise in various cooking techniques

Detail oriented

Multitasking ability

Strong work ethic

Emotional Intelligence

Education

Minimum four years’ kitchen experience

Red Seal certification preferred

Food Safe & WHIMIS certification

Job description

Overview

See Ya Later Ranch is located in Okanagan Falls “The Heart of Wine Country ”. One of the oldest and largest estate wineries in the Okanagan, we are considered a must for most visitors to the valley. We are a proud member of the Great Estates Okanagan, featuring premium, award winning VQA wines in the south Okanagan.

The Opportunity

As the See Ya Later Ranch Sous Chef you play a critical role in maintaining and enhancing our customers’ satisfaction by creating lasting memories with exceptional food to complement our award-winning wines.

Daily Life

• Assist Winery Chef in leading a team to prepare and execute daily service and private events
• Coordinate daily tasks with kitchen team
• Operate and maintain all kitchen equipment
• Ensure that the preparation, production and presentation of food are always of the highest quality.
• Maintain inventory of kitchen and food supplies (ordering).
• Receiving food deliveries.
• Daily opening, closing and cleaning duties as requested by our Winery Chef (A prepared team and clean restaurant are essential for positive guest experiences!)

Requirements

• Minimum four years’ kitchen experience, (Red Seal preferred)
• Courteous, friendly, professional attitude – demonstrated Emotional Intelligence
• Detail oriented, multitasking ability and strong work ethic required – both individually and in a team
• Culinary expertise in various cooking techniques and cuisine.
• Food Safe & WHIMIS
• Experience in supervising a small team and staff scheduling
• Able to lift 40lbs, work in hot summer temperatures & stand for long periods of time
• Able to work weekends throughout the season and evenings for weddings and other events.

Why Join Our Team?

• Staff discounts on wine at all winery locations
• Industry leading training including monthly staff food and wine pairing events
• Sales incentives and bonuses
• Flexible scheduling for both full-time and part-time staff

Compensation: $23-26/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.