Winery Chef

Job summary

The Winery Chef will lead culinary experiences and daily food programs at See Ya Later Ranch while collaborating on menu development and event execution across Arterra's Okanagan estate portfolio. Responsibilities include managing culinary staff, maintaining food safety standards, controlling inventory and costs, and representing the brand at various events.

Job details

Job Description: General Overview: Arterra Wines Canada is looking for a creative individual to provide exceptional service and deliver first-class food pairings for our Premium VQA wine portfolio. This is a unique opportunity for an ambitious team player. We are seeking a passionate culinary artisan looking to use their knowledge of wine and food to lead culinary experiences 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 lines during our busy times and who is also a diligent planner, able to juggle many responsibilities with a diverse and enthusiastic team. Responsibilities: Included but are not limited to: See Ya Later Ranch Preparation and Execution of the daily food program and events at See Ya Later Ranch • Collaborate on the menu Development for Patio Restaurant, Wedding & Corporate Packages • Ensure Standard Recipes are created with food costing for items • Schedule culinary staff for daily food service and events • Cultivate, engage and motivate seasonal culinary support team • Ensure Food Safety and sanitation practices are maintained • Develop Inventory controls and ordering systems • Maintain positive relationships with current food suppliers • Monitor and maintain budgeted cost of goods • Adhere to labour budget • Develop robust retail preserve program • Develop Syllabus’ • Advise and collaborate with See Ya Later Ranch Manager • Represent See Ya Later Ranch at offsite events with culinary touchpoints Arterra Wines Canada – Regional & Cross-Estate Responsibilities · Support culinary and wine experiences across Arterra Wines Canada’s Okanagan estate portfolio, as business needs require · Collaborate with estate managers, chefs, the Event Manager, Wine Club Marketing, and other internal partners on regional culinary initiatives · Develop menus and provide culinary execution for cross-estate, corporate, Wine Club, and off-site events · Participate in and provide culinary execution for Arterra Wines Canada’s two major annual Wine Club events: Vancouver in February and Okanagan Falls in June · Develop seasonal and shoulder-season culinary offerings that support visitation, events, and revenue opportunities across the estates · Contribute recipes, food-pairing concepts, and culinary content for Wine Club shipments, digital communications, and promotional campaigns · Represent Arterra Wines Canada and its wine brands at public relations, media, trade, community, and promotional events, as required · Travel to other Arterra locations to provide culinary support, training, or event execution when required Qualifications: • Red Seal certification or a minimum of six years of progressive kitchen leadership • Food Safe certification - Trained in all food safety and sanitation standards • Professional/commercial kitchen line experience – minimum 3 years • Catering Experience - minimum 1 years • Knowledge of all cooking methods • Understanding dining styles from picnic to fine dining • Demonstrated team player with the ability to work under high pressure situations • Excellent communication skills with demonstrated emotional intelligence • Good understanding of inventory/cost controls • Ability to response developing trends in the culinary scene • Passion for Wine and Wine and Food Pairing knowledge an asset • Previous Management Experience • Professional presence • Valid driving license What We Offer: Competitive Salary and Bonus. Benefits and Pension Plan. Product Allowances. Training & Development Programs. Tuition Reimbursement. Commitment to Corporate Social Responsibility. A chance to explore and learn more about the Wine industry. COMPENSATION: Budgeted Range – ($85,467 $117,517) 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.

What you’ll do

The Winery Chef will lead culinary experiences and daily food programs at See Ya Later Ranch while collaborating on menu development and event execution across Arterra's Okanagan estate portfolio. Responsibilities include managing culinary staff, maintaining food safety standards, controlling inventory and costs, and representing the brand at various events.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Red Seal certification or have at least six years of progressive kitchen leadership experience, along with Food Safe certification. The role requires a minimum of three years of professional kitchen line experience, one year of catering experience, and strong communication skills.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Bonus
• Benefits
• Pension Plan
• Product Allowances
• Training & Development Programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Corporate Social Responsibility

Listed skills

• Inventory Control · Preferred
• Food safety · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Sanitation · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Culinary Leadership
• Menu Development
• Food Costing
• Inventory Control
• Food Safety
• Sanitation
• Staff Scheduling
• Event Execution
• Wine Pairing
• Communication
• Emotional Intelligence
• Budget Management
• Catering
• Kitchen Management
• Promotional Campaigns
• Menu Planning
• Digital Communications
• Event Catering
• Red Seal Certification
• Management
• Public Relations
• Cooking
• Corporate Social Responsibility
• Food Services
• Event Management
• Food Safety And Sanitation
• Food Programs
• Leadership
• Marketing
• Recipes
• Restaurant Operation
• Enthusiasm

Job areas

• Food & Beverage
• Hospitality
• Management & Leadership
• Creative & Media
• Pantry Chef
• Chef
• Chefs
• Chefs and Head Cooks

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