Job Description:
See Ya Later Ranch is located in Okanagan Falls “The Heart of Wine Country”. One of the oldest and largest estate wineries in the Okanagan, we are considered a must for most visitors to the valley. We are a proud member of the Great Estates Okanagan, featuring premium, award winning VQA wines in the south Okanagan.
POSITION: Sous Chef - PATIO RESTAURANT & Events
LOCATION: SEE YA LATER RANCH, Okanagan Falls, BC
STATUS: SEASONAL HOURLY CONTRACT (April to October)
COMPENSATION: $25/hr
THE OPPORTUNITY
As the See Ya Later Ranch Sous 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
- Assist Winery Chef in leading a team to prepare and execute daily service and private events
- Coordinate daily tasks with kitchen team
- Operate and maintain all kitchen equipment
- Ensure that the preparation, production, and presentation of food are always of the highest quality.
- Maintain inventory of kitchen and food supplies (ordering).
- Receiving food deliveries.
- Daily opening, closing and cleaning duties as requested by our Winery Chef; A prepared team and clean restaurant are essential for positive guest experiences!
REQUIREMENTS
- Minimum four years’ kitchen experience, (Red Seal preferred)
- Courteous, friendly, professional attitude – demonstrated Emotional Intelligence
- Detail oriented, multitasking ability and strong work ethic required – both individually and in a team
- Culinary expertise in various cooking techniques and cuisine.
- Food Safe & WHIMIS
- 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 throughout the season and evenings for weddings and other events.
WHY JOIN OUR TEAM?
Great Estates Okanagan Staff members receive the following benefits:
- Staff discounts on wine at all winery locations
- Industry leading training including monthly staff food and wine pairing events
- Sales incentives and bonuses
- Flexible scheduling for both full-time and part-time staff
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.