Job Description: At Inniskillin you are Confident, Gracious, and Cool. As Canada’s original estate winery, Inniskillin is for those who make the impossible, possible. We know that with great risk comes great reward. We live by the mantra “If you think it can’t be done, just watch us do it.” We work and play hard, but balance is important too. We celebrate the doers and the people who believe in themselves. Sous Chefs will act as an assistant manager to the winery Chef and help lead a culinary/kitchen team in developing and executing patio/restaurant, wine and food pairing experiences including special events. Ensure all dishes are prepared to Arterra standards to showcase our premium VQA wines that align within wineries brand strategy. Assist with offsite catering when required. Team members enjoy: · Competitive wages (include language premiums) · Creative incentive programs · Full training and exciting long-term career opportunities · Flexible hours Duties/Responsibilities/Procedures: · Execution of food delivery for patio/restaurants and special events · Preparation of food ensuring quality, consistency and presentation are meeting all winery and health standards · Providing exceptional and professional customer service · Ensure line cooks and kitchen assistants are preparing food according to standards and adhering to kitchen policies · Off-site catering when required · Assist Chef as required · Representing the winery at offsite events Job Requirements: · Red Seal Certification · 3-5 years professional cooking experience · Ability work well within a team-focused environment · Knowledge of variety of cooking methods · Knowledge of and ability to respond to special dietary needs · Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment · Responsible and trustworthy · Ambitious and goal-oriented · Ability to stand for long periods of time · Wine knowledge an asset but not necessary as training is provided · Must be available to work on evenings and weekends · Food Safe Handler’s Certification Compensation: $24/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.
