Winery Chef (Sommelier and Chef Jobs: Restaurants)

Full Time

  Play Estate Winery (http://www.playwinery.com)

  Penticton, British Columbia

Play Estate Winery is focused on producing exceptional small-lot wines and delivering outstanding guest experiences. We farm 14 acres and operate a boutique winery & restaurant. Our restaurant is under the guidance of a new Managing Director who has extensive experience in fine dining and hospitality. 

The Winery Chef is a key part of our small but dedicated team. You are responsible for the kitchen and culinary management of our on-site restaurant and maintaining food and labour costs to maximize efficiencies. You excel at creating a welcoming environment for guests and staff, are eager to lead a team toward success, and enjoy collaborating with an active management team. Where some see challenges, you find opportunities.

This is a full-time contract position to November 2021 with possibility of extension. Must be eligible to work in Canada.

Reports to: Managing Director

Directly Supervises: Back of House (all kitchen staff)

Key Duties & Responsibilities

  • Under the guidance of the Managing Director: lead, develop, and deliver strategic plans
  • Attract and retain staff: cooks, food preparation workers, dishwashers, etc
  • Maintain a cooperative relationship with team members, optimizing staff productivity, and serving as replacement in team members’ absence
  • Train staff on new recipes, cooking techniques, and equipment
  • Manage and coordinate delivery of food supplies, food costs, and all inventory
  • Ensure promptness, freshness, and quality of dishes
  • Coordinate kitchen tasks including equipment maintenance, cleaning, repairs, etc
  • Implement and uphold hygiene policies, including examining equipment for cleanliness, in accordance with provincial and federal health standards including Covid-19 protocols
  • Design new recipes and menu items, plan menus, and select plate presentation in collaboration with the Managing Director
  • Review staffing levels to meet service, operational, and financial objectives
  • Perform administrative tasks, taking stock of food and equipment supplies, coordinating linen service, and other tasks as befits daily operations
  • Foster long-term relationships to increase customer loyalty and build community
  • Develop and foster a culture of exceptional hospitality through coaching and mentoring staff

 Qualifications

  •  5+ years chef experience in a management role, with a focus on Italian fine dining
  • Culinary post-secondary education is required
  • FoodSafe is required
  • Wine knowledge is required, WSET certification is an asset
  • First Aid certification is a strong asset
  • Ability to lift 35lbs
  • TouchBistro or other POS experience required
  • Knowledge of MS Office required
  • Strong organizational, time management, and communication skills
  • Supervisory or management experience in hospitality is required

As chef your schedule will include weekends, evenings, and holidays. We offer a competitive wage with bonus, product allocation, staff discount, and a fun workplace culture. 

Please submit all resumes to [email protected]. This position is open until filled. Relocation is at applicant's expense.

How To Apply

Please submit resumes and send any questions about this position by email to the attention of Jeannette LeBlanc. No phone calls, please.

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