Title posted on - Chef de Partie

Posted onJuly 29, 2026 by Employer details O'Rourke Family Vineyards Ltd.

Job details

- Role type: Hourly, Seasonal
- Location: Peak Cellars, Lake Country, BC
- Reports into: Executive Chef
- Compensation: $22.50 -$25.00 per hour plus participation in tip pool

The Opportunity Peak Cellars is seeking a highly capable and disciplined Chef de Partie to lead a station within our culinary team. This role is responsible for full station ownership—from prep planning through execution—while maintaining the highest standards of quality, consistency, and efficiency. The CDP plays a critical leadership role in the kitchen, supporting junior cooks, driving standards during service, and contributing to a culture of accountability and continuous improvement. This position is suited for a cook ready to step into leadership and take responsibility for both execution and team performance at the station level.

About O'Rourke Family Vineyards O'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. 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. O'Rourke Family Estate represents the group's flagship vision, combining ambitious architecture, estate-driven winemaking, and refined dining experiences that showcase the estate's culinary and wine programs. 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. For prospective team members, O'Rourke Family Vineyards offers a dynamic, growth-oriented workplace that values craftsmanship, professionalism, teamwork, and pride in creating memorable experiences within one of Canada's most exciting wine regions.

Key Responsibilities

- Take full ownership of an assigned station, including prep planning, mise en place, execution, and breakdown
- Execute all menu items to Peak Cellars standards, ensuring consistency in flavor, presentation, and portion control
- Lead station during service, maintaining pace, organization, and quality under pressure
- Develop and manage daily prep lists to ensure readiness based on reservations, events, and business levels
- Monitor and maintain proper pars, ensuring station is appropriately stocked at all times
- Train, mentor, and support Line Cooks and junior team members on station execution, technique, and standards
- Ensure all recipes, plating standards, and kitchen systems are followed and upheld by the team
- Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient workstation, setting the standard for others
- Enforce all food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety standards, including labeling, dating, and proper storage
- Oversee receiving and storage of products related to the station, ensuring quality and proper rotation (FIFO)
- Monitor product quality and communicate any issues or shortages to Sous Chef or Executive Chef




- Minimize waste through effective product utilization and proper handling practices
- Assist with inventory management, including tracking usage and supporting ordering as required
- Contribute to menu development, tastings, and seasonal changes in collaboration with the Chef team
- Ensure all equipment on station is maintained and report any issues promptly
- Support overall kitchen operations by assisting other stations when required

What You Bring

Required Qualifications

- 3?5+ years of experience in a qualified kitchen, prior station leadership
- Strong
- Location Lake Country
- Work location On site
- Salary $ 22.50 to $ 25.00 HOUR hourly
- Terms of employment Full time
- Starts as soon as possible
- vacancies 1 vacancy
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