Restaurant FOH & BOH: bar staff, manager & cooks. Tasting room sales associate.

Bar Manager

Responsibilities

-            Hire, train and manage bar staff

-            Train all staff on general spirits and cocktail knowledge

-            Create fresh innovative, original cocktails, utilizing flowers, fruits and herbs from the chef’s garden and our estate sparkling wines

-            Experience with traditional espresso machines is preferred

-            A passion for cheese

-            Participate in and help plan ongoing training (food, spirits, cocktails, wine etc)

-            Work collaboratively with the kitchen team and local businesses to create synergies at the Restaurant Vineyards to provide our guest with a one-of-a-kind experience 

Qualifications

-            A valid Serving It Right certificate

-            General wine knowledge is required; certification from WSET, The Court of Master Sommeliers or The International Sommelier Guild is preferred but not required.

-            Minimum of 3 years bartending experience. Previous management experience is preferred but not required.

-            Ability to stay organized and efficient during busy shifts

-            Positive, collaborative attitude

-            Must be available to work weekends and holidays

What We Offer

-            $21-22 per hour, based on experience

-            Benefits after probationary period

-            Participation in tip pool

-            Staff meals and wine discounts

-            Ongoing culinary and wine education

-            Opportunities for growth within a respected Vancouver Island culinary destination

-            A beautiful workplace surrounded by vineyards, gardens, and farmland

To apply contact Sommelier & Manager David Kurka, restaurant@unsworthvineyards.com

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Bartender

Responsibilities

-            Spirits and cocktail knowledge

-            1-2 years bartending experience

-            Ability to follow cocktail recipes, quickly and efficiently

-            Experience with traditional espresso machines is preferred

-            A passion for cheese

-            Participate in ongoing training (food, spirits, cocktails, wine etc)

-            Work collaboratively with the kitchen and service teams to provide a unique guest experience

Qualifications

-            A valid Serving It Right certificate

-            General wine knowledge is required; certification from WSET, The Court of Master Sommeliers or The International Sommelier Guild is preferred but not required.

-            Previous bartending experience is preferred but not required 

-            Ability to stay organized and efficient during busy shifts

-            Positive, collaborative attitude

-            Must be available to work weekends and holidays

What We Offer

-            $19 per hour, based on experience

-            Participation in tip pool

-            Staff meals and wine discounts

-            Ongoing culinary and wine education

-            Opportunities for growth within a respected Vancouver Island culinary destination

-            A beautiful workplace surrounded by vineyards, gardens, and farmland

To apply contact Sommelier & Manager David Kurka, restaurant@unsworthvineyards.com 

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Unsworth Vineyards is hiring Line Cooks to join our scratch‑cooking, farm‑to‑table kitchen. We work with hyper‑local ingredients, including produce harvested daily from our on‑site garden. If you’re passionate about quality, teamwork, and seasonal cooking, this role is a great fit.

Responsibilities

- Execute dishes to a high standard during service

- Work with fresh, seasonal ingredients from our garden

- Harvest seasonal produce as needed

- Grow your understanding of hyper‑local, garden‑driven cooking and help craft seasonal menus

- Maintain cleanliness and follow Food Safe practices

- Support a positive, team‑focused kitchen environment

- Contribute to an exceptional guest experience

- Participate in ongoing wine and food education

Qualifications

- 1–5 years line cook experience preferred

- Strong knife skills and solid cooking fundamentals

- Passion for scratch cooking and local ingredients

- Ability to stay organized and efficient during busy services

- Food Safe Level 1 or willingness to obtain

- Positive, collaborative attitude

What We Offer

- $21–$24 per hour, based on experience

- Participation in a tip pool

- Staff meals and wine discounts

- Ongoing culinary and wine education

- Opportunities for growth within a respected Vancouver Island culinary destination

- A beautiful workplace surrounded by vineyards, gardens, and farmland

If you’re excited about seasonal cooking, learning, and contributing to a high‑quality guest experience, we’d love to hear from you.

Contact to apply, Chef Dan Bain, chef@unsworthvineyards.com

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Tasting Room Sales Associate –  

Job Description: The Tasting Room Sales Associates are responsible for executing ultimate guest experience through guided purchases, intimate tasting experiences, and group tours.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

·       Greet guests in a friendly and timely manner and explain our experience offerings of the day

·       Organize and plan for reservations via Tock

·       Wash and polish glassware in a timely manner

·       Clear, clean, and reset tables in a timely and efficient manner

·       Communicate well with other team members, always operating with a time mentality

·       Conduct tasting and tour experiences from start to finish in a friendly and professional manner

·       Speak in depth about our wines and winemaking practices

·       Keep pace in a fast-paced environment without compromising quality of service

·       Conduct group tours of the property Qualifications

·       A passion for wine

·       A valid Serving It Right certificate

·       Previous experience in the service industry, using a Point-of-Sales system

·       WSET or BC Wine Ambassador courses a strong asset

·       Ability to lift and carry 40lb cases of wine

·       Must be available to work weekends and holidays

·       Ability to speak French an asset

·       Ability to adapt to different situations and events as needed

Details Report to: Karen Newington, Hospitality and Wine Club Manager, and Jaclyn Kilkenny, Assistant Tasting Room Manager

Hours: Average 25-40 hours/week (4-5 days), including most weekends Wage: $18-$21/hour plus shared tips – paid bi-weekly

 Contact to Apply Karen Newington tastingroom@unsworthvineyards.com