Winery Chef: Culinary & Wine Pairings

Arterra Wines Canada; Okanagan Falls; Sur place; CAD 44 000 - 48 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Training & Development Programs

Commitment to Corporate Social RESPONS

Exposure to the Wine industry

Résumé du poste

Arterra Wines Canada is seeking a culinary leader to provide exceptional service and first-class food pairings for our Premium VQA wine portfolio. You will lead See Ya Later Ranch culinary experiences and support Arterra’s Okanagan wineries, working on events, menus, and staff coordination.

You will collaborate across estates, develop seasonal offerings, and represent the brand at offsite events, travel when required, and contribute to Wine Club activities.

Qualifications

• Red Seal certification or six years' progressive kitchen leadership
• Food Safe certification and sanitation knowledge
• Professional kitchen line experience of at least 3 years
• Catering experience of at least 1 year
• Knowledge of all cooking methods
• Understanding dining styles from picnic to fine dining
• Demonstrated teamwork under high-pressure situations
• Excellent communication skills with emotional intelligence
• Strong inventory and cost-control understanding
• Ability to respond to developing culinary trends
• Passion for wine and wine- and food-pairing
• Previous management experience
• Professional presence
• Valid driving license

Responsabilités

• Prepare and execute the daily food program and events at See Ya Later Ranch
• Collaborate on menu development for Patio Restaurant, weddings and corporate packages
• Ensure standard recipes with food costing
• Schedule culinary staff for daily service and events
• Motivate and manage seasonal culinary support staff
• Maintain food safety and sanitation standards
• Develop inventory controls and ordering systems
• Maintain relationships with current suppliers and monitor cost of goods
• Adhere to labor budgets
• Develop robust retail preserve program and syllabus materials
• Collaborate with the See Ya Later Ranch Manager
• Represent See Ya Later Ranch at offsite events with culinary touchpoints
• Support culinary experiences across Arterra Wines Canada’s Okanagan estate portfolio
• Develop menus and provide culinary execution for cross-estate and event programs
• Contribute to Wine Club events (Vancouver, Okanagan Falls) and promotional campaigns
• Travel to other Arterra locations to provide culinary support when required

Description du poste

Arterra Wines Canada is seeking a culinary leader to provide exceptional service and first-class food pairings for our Premium VQA wine portfolio. You will lead See Ya Later Ranch culinary experiences and support Arterra’s Okanagan wineries, working on events, menus, and staff coordination.

You will collaborate across estates, develop seasonal offerings, and represent the brand at offsite events, travel when required, and contribute to Wine Club activities.