Job Description
Arterra Wines Canada is looking for a creative individual to provide exceptional service and deliver first‑class food pairings for our Premium VQA wine portfolio. This is a unique opportunity for an ambitious team player. We are seeking a passionate culinary artisan looking to use their knowledge of wine and food to lead culinary experiences for See Ya Later Ranch and support the growth of Arterra’s Okanagan Wineries. We are looking for an individual who loves to be on the front lines during our busy times and who is also a diligent planner, able to juggle many responsibilities with a diverse and enthusiastic team.

Responsibilities:
Included but are not limited to:

See Ya Later Ranch
Preparation and Execution of the daily food program and events at See Ya Later Ranch

Collaborate on the menu Development for Patio Restaurant, Wedding & Corporate Packages

Ensure Standard Recipes are created with food costing for items

Schedule culinary staff for daily food service and events

Cultivate, engage and motivate seasonal culinary support team

Ensure Food Safety and sanitation practices are maintained

Develop Inventory controls and ordering systems

Maintain positive relationships with current food suppliers

Monitor and maintain budgeted cost of goods

Adhere to labour budget

Develop robust retail preserve program

Develop Syllabus’

Advise and collaborate with See Ya Later Ranch Manager

Represent See Ya Later Ranch at offsite events with culinary touchpoints

Arterra Wines Canada – Regional & Cross-Estate Responsibilities

Support culinary and wine experiences across Arterra Wines Canada’s Okanagan estate portfolio,



as business needs require

Collaborate with estate managers, chefs, the Event Manager, Wine Club Marketing, and other internal partners on regional culinary initiatives

Develop menus and provide culinary execution for cross‑estate, corporate, Wine Club, and off‑site events

Participate in and provide culinary execution for Arterra Wines Canada’s two major annual Wine Club events: Vancouver in February and Okanagan Falls in June

Develop seasonal and shoulder‑season culinary offerings that support visitation, events, and revenue opportunities across the estates

Contribute recipes, food-pairing concepts, and culinary content for Wine Club shipments, digital communications, and promotional campaigns

Represent Arterra Wines Canada and its wine brands at public relations, media, trade, community, and promotional events, as required

Travel to other Arterra locations to provide culinary support, training, or event execution when required

Qualifications

Red Seal certification or a minimum of six years of progressive kitchen leadership

Food Secure certification - Trained in all food safety and sanitation standards

Professional/commercial kitchen line experience – minimum 3 years

Catering Experience - minimum 1 years





Knowledge of all cooking methods

Understanding dining styles from picnic to fine dining

Demonstrated team player with the ability to work under high pressure situations

Excellent communication skills with demonstrated emotional intelligence

Good understanding of inventory/cost controls

Ability to response developing trends in the culinary scene

Passion for Wine and Wine and Food Pairing knowledge an asset

Previous Management Experience

Professional presence

Valid driving license

What We Offer

Training & Development Programs.

Commitment to Corporate Social Responsibility.

A chance to explore and learn more about the Wine industry.

COMPENSATION:
Budgeted Range – ($32-$35 per hour) The budgeted range takes into account several factors and qualifications that are considered in making compensation decisions including experience, education, training, licenses, certifications, and other business and organizational requirements. Base pay is only one component of the total rewards offering at Arterra. The budgeted range will align with qualifications, including experience, education, training, licenses, certifications, and other business and organizational requirements.

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.

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📌 Winery Chef (British Columbia)
🏢 Arterra Wines Canada
📍 British Columbia