Job Description: 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. Our mission is simple – to build brands people love. In fact, seven of the top 20 brands in Canada are proudly part of the Arterra Wines Canada family: Jackson-Triggs, Inniskillin, Sawmill Creek, Wallaroo Trail, Woodbridge by Robert Mondavi, Ruffino and Kim Crawford. We have more than 140 years of experience in the Canadian wine industry, with five estate wineries across the country and over 1,700 acres of premium vineyards. We have our pulse on viticulture and its latest innovations and most importantly, an understanding of what Canadian consumers are looking for in a bottle of wine. We own and operate 164 Wine Rack retail stores in Ontario and sell wine kits and products for winemaking through our RJS Craft Winemaking business.
