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Role type: Hourly

nLocation: Lake Country, BCn

Reports to: Estate Chef

nCompensation: $30-$35 per hour plus participation in tip pool The Opportunityn

We are seeking Chef de Cuisine to lead the operations of the Row 188 kitchen. You own the day-to-day execution of the culinary program — from mise en place to final plate — and work in close partnership with Estate Chef to develop the menu, build the team, and uphold the standard. When the Estate Chef steps back, you step forward.

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This is a role for a chef who is done proving themselves in someone else’s kitchen and is ready to lead one of their own. The estate is growing rapidly, the restaurant is expanding its calendar, and there is real upward trajectory here for the right person.

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Row 188 is the signature fine-dining restaurant of O’Rourke Family Estate — a Michelin-level destination built around one of the most dramatic settings in Canadian wine country. Floor-to-ceiling views of Okanagan Lake and the surrounding vineyard frame a culinary program rooted in the land itself: estate-grown produce from two greenhouses, three gardens, and an orchard feed the kitchen daily, while the wine list draws from barrels aging in the granite caves below the restaurant.

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Row 188 operates Friday and Saturday evenings, with seasonal expansion through the summer. The menu offers a three-course and a five-course experience, with optional estate wine pairing. The 34-seat Chef’s Dining Room hosts private dining, cooking classes, and immersive culinary experiences where guests work alongside the kitchen team.

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The vision is explicit: Row 188 will hold Michelin recognition. The Chef de Cuisine is central to making that happen.

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About O'Rourke Family Vineyards





nO'Rourke Family Vineyards is a family-owned wine and hospitality group rooted in the Okanagan, bringing together premium vineyards, thoughtful wine production, and elevated guest experiences. With two distinct destination properties, the company spans both approachable and luxury expressions of wine tourism.n

O’Rourke Family Estate is one of the most ambitious Winery builds in Canadian history — a granite-carved estate on the shores of Okanagan Lake with a culinary operation that spans multiple outlets and formats. Row 188 is the estate’s signature fine-dining restaurant with Michelin recognition in its sights.

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The Granite

nCafé and Packing House Patio serve accommodation guests and visitors through the day. A full events calendar covers winemaker dinners, private dining, weddings, and large-scale concerts in a 1,200-seat outdoor amphitheatre. Two greenhouses, three gardens, and a working orchard supply every kitchen on the property.n

Peak Cellars is a welcoming winery focused on expressive wines and warm hospitality, complemented by the Garden Bistro, where seasonal cuisine and vineyard surroundings create an inviting setting for guests.

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Across the portfolio, O'Rourke Family Vineyards is deeply involved in every stage of the process — from vineyard stewardship and farming decisions through to winemaking, blending, and bottling.



The company also produces a diverse calendar of events and experiences that bring together wine, food, and community, supported by close collaboration across hospitality, culinary, production, and events teams.

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What You'll Do

nKitchen Leadership & Executionn

· Lead all kitchen operations during service — expediting, coaching, and maintaining pace and quality from first seating to close

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· Own the consistency and precision of every dish leaving the pass

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· Manage prep standards and mise en place across all stations

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· Ensure compliance with food safety, HACCP, and health regulations at all times

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Menu & Culinary Development

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· Collaborate with the Estate Chef on seasonal menu development, course sequencing, and wine pairing integration

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· Work directly with the estate’s gardens and greenhouse team to understand what is available, what is coming in, and how to build menus around it

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· Lead the development of the Chef’s Dining Room experience — cooking classes, tasting events, and interactive guest programming

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· Contribute creative direction on special events, private dining, and winemaker dinners

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Team Development

n· Hire, train, and develop kitchen staff at all levels — from line cooks to chefs de partien

· Build a kitchen culture grounded in craft, discipline, and mutual respect

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· Lead daily pre-shift communication and ensure the team understands the menu, the sourcing, and the guest experience standard

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· Cross-train and cross-deploy team members in coordination with estate operations as needed

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Operations & Financial Management

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· Own food cost, labour efficiency, and waste reduction within the k

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📌 Chef de Cuisine (Lake Country)
🏢 O'Rourke Family Vineyards
📍 Lake Country