At Old Vines Restaurant at Quails' Gate, great food begins with great ingredients, thoughtful technique, and a team that takes pride in what they create. Our kitchen brings together wine-led, contemporary cuisine inspired by the seasons and the exceptional farmers and producers of British Columbia.Gracious hospitality is at the heart of what we do, and every member of our culinary team plays an important role in creating memorable food and wine experiences for our guests.We're building a talented kitchen team with opportunities at every stage of the culinary journey—from developing your foundation as a Second Cook, to taking ownership of a station as a Demi Chef de Partie, to leading a station as a Chef de Partie, developing leadership skills as a Junior Sous Chef, and ultimately leading kitchen operations as a Sous Chef.Lead the Kitchen. Elevate the Experience.We're looking for an experienced Sous Chef to support the Chef de Cuisine in leading the day-to-day operation of the Old Vines kitchen. This is an opportunity for a skilled culinary professional who enjoys leading a team, maintaining high standards, and ensuring a smooth and successful service in a fast-paced setting.What You'll DoLead the kitchen team through service, ensuring organized, timely, and consistent executionPlan and oversee daily preparation, mise en place, and production requirementsAssist with menu planning, daily features, and tasting menu developmentEnsure food is prepared and presented to established standards for quality, flavour, consistency, and portion controlMonitor food quality throughout preparation and service and address issues as they ariseOversee inventory, stock rotation, ordering,



and waste reductionSupport food costing and portion control while minimizing food wasteCoordinate with Front of House to communicate daily features and address guest concerns related to foodSupport the successful execution of group functions, special events, and catered experiencesCoach, support, and develop members of the culinary team while fostering a positive kitchen cultureEnsure kitchen safety, cleanliness, organization, and food-handling standards are consistently maintainedWhat You BringSuccessful completion of a formal chef training programInterprovincial Red Seal or equivalent3–5 years of cooking experience in a fine dining or high-volume professional kitchen, including experience in a leadership roleStrong knowledge of menu planning, daily features, and tasting menu executionAdvanced understanding of food and wine pairingDemonstrated ability to lead a kitchen team during service and remain calm and organized under pressureStrong understanding of food costing, portion control, inventory, and waste reductionExcellent communication, organization, and leadership skillsPositive, approachable attitude with a passion for developing othersFoodSafe Level 2 and WSET 2 are assetsAbility to work evenings, weekends, and holidaysWhat We OfferComprehensive Health and Medical BenefitsSubsidized housing may be available during the familiarization period or as relocation support for successful candidates moving to the Okanagan.Potential relocation ReimbursementOpportunities for growth within a dynamic, supportive team.Complimentary Wine EducationStaff Discounts on Wine, Retail & DiningStaff Events & Team CelebrationsWhy Join Old Vines?Take ownership of your craft, contribute to the development of other cooks, and continue building your culinary and leadership skills as part of an experienced team.Wherever you are in your culinary career, there is a place for you here — and room to grow.

📌 Sous Chef (Kelowna)
🏢 Quails' Gate Winery
📍 Kelowna