Job Description: 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 prepared team and clean restaurant are essential for positive guest experiences! Requirements: Red Seal Certification, CWC or minimum 3 years relevant experience Food Safe Certification & WHIMIS 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 paring 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. 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.
