Location: Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON Pay: $32-$35 per hour, plus gratuities and incentives At Arterra Wines Canada, we love inspiring the big and small moments that happen when our products are shared and enjoyed. At Jackson-Triggs Niagara Estate, our philosophy is simple: Wine First. The robust and unique culinary program offers variety, creativity and the opportunity to shape memorable wine and food experiences.

The Estate

Chef oversees culinary operations across our lounge and wine bar, the Entourage Room; outdoor Vineyard and Backstage Grills supporting our concert series; private experiences; and corporate and industry events.

Culinary

Planning and Execution Develop seasonal and event menus that complement Jackson-Triggs wines and suit each outlet's service style. Lead preparation and execution for lounge and wine bar service, outdoor grills, private experiences, corporate events and Barrel Cellar Dinners. Establish consistent recipes, portion sizes, plating and product quality standards.

Coordinate service timing, dietary requirements and guest needs with events and front-of-house teams. Apply a range of culinary techniques, including butchery, curing, pickling, sous vide, braising, smoking and grilling. Coach employees in cooking techniques, presentation, portion control, food safety and kitchen procedures.

Foster a respectful kitchen culture built on professionalism, teamwork and support. Plan staffing and daily assignments in collaboration with estate management. Manage supplier relationships, food purchasing, ordering schedules and inventory.

Monitor food costs, waste, portion control and product usage. Support labour planning and efficient use of kitchen resources. Food Safety and Kitchen Operations Maintain food safety, sanitation and cleanliness standards throughout culinary operations.

Oversee proper receiving, storage, labelling, dating and first-in,



first-out product rotation. Conduct regular kitchen walkthroughs to confirm service readiness, organization and cleanliness. Ensure team members meet personal hygiene and uniform requirements.

Demonstrated experience leading a kitchen team, including delegation, training and service coordination. Knowledge of menu development, purchasing, inventory management and food cost control. Transparent communication skills and the ability to collaborate with managers, culinary staff, front-of-house teams and guests.

Valid Food Safety

Certification. Culinary education or certification is an asset. Availability to work evenings, weekends, holidays and event days. Ability to perform the physical requirements of kitchen work, including prolonged standing, reaching, bending and lifting up to 50 pounds, with accommodation where required. 32 - $35 per hour.

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. In fact, seven of the top 20 brands in Canada are proudly part of the Arterra Wines Canada family: Jackson-Triggs, Inniskillin, Sawmill Creek, Wallaroo Trail, Woodbridge by Robert Mondavi, Ruffino and Kim Crawford.

We have more than 140 years of experience in the Canadian wine industry, with five estate wineries across the country and over 1,700 acres of premium vineyards. We have our pulse on viticulture and its latest innovations and most importantly, an understanding of what Canadian consumers are looking for in a bottle of wine. We own and operate 164 Wine Rack retail stores in Ontario and sell wine kits and products for winemaking through our RJS Craft Winemaking business.

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