Winery Chef - Great Estates Okanagan (Sommelier and Chef Jobs: Restaurants)

  Arterra Wines Canada

  Okanagan Falls, British Columbia

Job Description:

At Arterra Wines Canada, we love inspiring the big and small moments that happen when our products are shared and enjoyed.  For us it’s not just about what’s in and on the bottle, it’s what happens in people’s lives when we’re a part of them that keeps us thirsting for more and not resting on our laurels as Canada’s largest and most enjoyed wine company.  We put the consumer at the center of everything we do and we’re looking for people who do the same.

The Great Estates Okanagan Winery Chef is a unique role that will build culinary experiences to match and enhance our amazing local VQA wines. The key objective is to ensure we continually surprise and delight our guests with experiences that inspire brand love and loyalty, and ultimately result in conversion.  The Great Estates Okanagan Winery Chef will be responsible for imagining, developing and executing the culinary Vision and Strategic Framework across multiple distinct properties in the Okanagan region of British Columbia. 

Core Competencies

• Leadership –  knows how to rally a team and is a natural at coaching and developing
• Business Savvy and Financial Acumen – adept at managing and growing culinary service sales and subsequent P&L management (Managing Sales Per Labour $,  Labour and Food Costs)
• Collaboration – has proven ability to work within the hospitality management team and cross-functionally towards a common goal.
• Creativity- understands current and new culinary trends and is keen to exceed the expectations of our guests.
• Multitasker with an ability to know when it’s time to work on and in the business
• Solution focused -meets challenges head on with a desire to uncover any impediments to success and professionally presents suggestions on efficiencies

Key Responsibilities

• Planning and execution of food delivery to patio restaurant and special events
• Menu development and costing for restaurant and special events (Wedding and Corporate packages) and Food & Wine Experiences in collaboration with winery management.
• Leadership of back of house culinary team; (5-15 Direct Reports). Includes recruitment, onboarding, training and ongoing coaching.
• Development and implementation of inventory controls and ordering systems including maintaining relationships with new and existing suppliers.
• Ensure standard recipes and syllabus’ are created for consistent food delivery
• Scheduling for the culinary team in accordance with the winery’s labour budgets
• Offsite catering and event support for GEO Estate properties and brands
• Public Relations and media engagement to speak on behalf of the culinary programs
• Perform other related duties and responsibilities as assigned or required

Qualifications

• Education: Red Seal Chef Certification
• Experience: 5+ years of head chef experience managing teams of 10+ individuals; 2+ years of catering experience or multi-unit management an asset
• Industry:  Fine / Casual Dining, Hotel / Hospitality, Winery, Catering

What we offer

• Competitive salary and bonus
• Benefits and Pension Plan
• Product Allowances & Safe Ride Home Program
• Corporate Social Responsibility
• Tuition reimbursement
• Training & Development Programs
• An opportunity to learn about the world of wine

Number of Openings: 1

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