Winery Chef - See Ya Later Ranch

Arterra Wines Canada; British Columbia; On-site; CAD 67,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

A notable winery in British Columbia is seeking a passionate Winery Chef to create beautiful food experiences that enhance its award-winning wines. The ideal candidate should have a Red Seal Certification, exceptional culinary skills, and the ability to manage a dynamic kitchen team. This role offers a competitive salary, bonuses, and employee benefits, as well as opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Competitive salary, bonus & gratuities

Benefits and Pension Plan

Training & Development Programs

Tuition reimbursement

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years relevant experience in culinary fields.
• Experience in supervising a small team and staff scheduling.
• Able to lift 40lbs and work in hot summer temperatures.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and execute daily food program and private events.
• Coordinate daily tasks with kitchen team.
• Collaborate with Executive Chef in menu development.

Skills

Culinary expertise in various cooking techniques

Detail-oriented

Multitasking ability

Emotional Intelligence

Wine pairing knowledge

Education

Red Seal Certification

Food Safe Certification

WHMIS

Job description

Overview

At Arterra Wines Canada, we aim to inspire the simple joys of life, and we come to work every day with a shared passion to build wine brands people love. As a pioneer in the Canadian wine industry with 150 years of experience, our success is driven by our people. We work together with integrity and pride, striving to reach our fullest potential every day, and we’re looking for people who do the same.

We are currently on the hunt for a culinary craftsman to join our team at See Ya Later Ranch. If you’re passionate about cooking, love being in the heart of the action, and enjoy working with a fun, diverse team, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

As our Winery Chef, you’ll be the star of the show, creating unforgettable food experiences that perfectly pair with our award-winning wines. We’re looking for someone who can juggle multiple tasks, plan like a pro, and bring a positive vibe to our enthusiastic crew.

Apply now and get ready to make some delicious memories with us!

Role Summary

SEE YA LATER RANCH in Okanagan Falls, the “The Heart of Wine Country”. One of the oldest and largest estate wineries in the Okanagan, with spectacular views and incredible experiences. We are proud to be part of the Arterra Wines Canada family, featuring award winning VQA wines from the South Okanagan.

The Opportunity

This is a unique opportunity for an ambitious team player. Arterra Wines Canada is looking for a creative culinary artisan to provide exceptional service and deliver first-class food for See Ya Later Ranch and support the growth of Arterra’s Okanagan Wineries. We are looking for an individual who loves to be on the front line and who is also a competent planner, able to juggle many responsibilities with a diverse and enthusiastic team. As the See Ya Later Ranch Winery 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

• Prepare and execute daily food program and private events
• Coordinate daily tasks with kitchen team
• Operate and maintain all kitchen equipment
• Ensure that culinary team is trained in, and maintains Food Safety and sanitation practices
• Develop and maintain inventory of kitchen and food supplies (ordering)
• Receive and verify food deliveries
• Daily opening, closing and cleaning duties, including kitchen laundry
• Collaborate with Executive Chef in menu development for restaurant, special & private events
• Ensure standard recipes are created with food costing for items
• Develop and communicate syllabus’ to estate team
• Cultivate, engage and motivate seasonal culinary support team
• Scheduling – ensure culinary staff hours and labour spend is aligned with fiscal plan
• Advise and collaborate with See Ya Later Ranch Estate Manager
• Represent See Ya Later Ranch at off-site events with culinary touchpoints
• Execute and/or provide support at other Arterra wineries, where food service is required

Requirements

• Red Seal Certification, CWC or minimum 3 years relevant experience
• Food Safe Certification & WHMIS
• Banquet experience – preferred
• Courteous, friendly, professional attitude – demonstrated Emotional Intelligence
• Detail oriented, multitasking ability and strong work ethic required
• Culinary expertise in various cooking techniques and cuisine
• 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 and evenings
• Wine pairing knowledge – an asset
• Vacation allocation restricted to November to February.

What we offer

• Competitive salary, bonus & gratuities
• Benefits and Pension Plan
• Product Allowances
• An organization that cares about Corporate Social Responsibility
• Tuition reimbursement
• Training & Development Programs
• An opportunity to learn about the world of wine

Compensation

Budgeted Range – ($67,784.00 - $87,720.00). The budgeted range takes into account several factors and qualifications that are considered in making compensation decisions including experience, education, training, licenses, certifications, and other business and organizational requirements. Base pay is only one component of the total rewards offering at Arterra.

The budgeted range will align with qualifications, including experience, education, training, licenses, certifications, and other business and organizational requirements.

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.