Sous Chef, Jackson Triggs Estate Winery Niagara

JOB DESCRIPTION: Sous Chef – Jackson-Triggs Estate Winery Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON Jackson-Triggs Estate Winery, part of Arterra Wines Canada, is one of Canada’s most recognized wine brands. Located in the heart of Niagara wine country, our estate offers patio dining, restaurant service, private events, and our popular Summer Concert Series in our vineyard amphitheatre. We are looking for a passionate Sous Chef to support the Executive Chef and help deliver exceptional culinary experiences that complement our premium VQA wines. WHAT YOU’LL DO * Support the Executive Chef in daily kitchen operations * Lead and supervise the culinary team during service * Ensure consistent food quality, presentation, and safety standards * Execute food service for patio, restaurant, events, and concert nights * Assist with menu development and special event execution * Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient kitchen environment QUALIFICATIONS * Red Seal Certification * 3–5 years of professional culinary experience * Strong leadership and teamwork skills * Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume environment * Knowledge of dietary restrictions and menu adaptation * Food Safe Handler Certification * Availability for evenings and weekends WHAT WE OFFER/COMPENSATION * $24/hour + gratuities * Training and career development opportunities * Creative and dynamic hospitality environment * Opportunity to work at one of Niagara’s most exciting culinary and live music destinations 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.

The Sous Chef will support the Executive Chef in daily kitchen operations, leading the culinary team during service to ensure consistent quality, presentation, and safety standards across various dining formats. This role also involves assisting with menu development and executing food service for the patio, restaurant, events, and concert nights.

Candidates must possess Red Seal Certification and 3–5 years of professional culinary experience, demonstrating strong leadership and teamwork abilities. Essential requirements include the capacity to thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume setting, knowledge of dietary restrictions, and availability for evenings and weekends.

• Training • Career development opportunities

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Culinary Experience
• Leadership
• Teamwork
• Menu Development
• Food Safety
• Kitchen Organization
• Dietary Restrictions Knowledge
• Service Execution

• Hospitality
• Food & Beverage
• Management & Leadership
• Trades

Minimum education

Professional degree

Minimum experience

2+ years

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week