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 chance 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.ResponsibilitiesIncluded but are not limited to:See Ya Later RanchPreparation and Execution of the daily food program and events at See Ya Later RanchCollaborate on the menu Development for Patio Restaurant, Wedding & Corporate PackagesEnsure Standard Recipes are created with food costing for itemsSchedule culinary staff for daily food service and eventsCultivate, engage and motivate seasonal culinary support teamEnsure Food Safety and sanitation practices are maintainedDevelop Inventory controls and ordering systemsMaintain positive relationships with current food suppliersMonitor and maintain budgeted cost of goodsAdhere to labour budgetDevelop robust retail preserve programDevelop Syllabus'Advise and collaborate with See Ya Later Ranch ManagerRepresent See Ya Later Ranch at offsite events with culinary touchpointsArterra Wines Canada – Regional & Cross-Estate ResponsibilitiesSupport culinary and wine experiences across Arterra Wines Canada's Okanagan estate portfolio,



as business needs requireCollaborate with estate managers, chefs, the Event Manager, Wine ClubMarketing, and other internal partners on regional culinary initiativesDevelop menus and provide culinary execution for cross-estate, corporate, Wine Club, and off-site eventsParticipate in and provide culinary execution for Arterra Wines Canada's two major annual Wine Club events: Vancouver in February and Okanagan Falls in JuneDevelop seasonal and shoulder-season culinary offerings that support visitation, events, and revenue opportunities across the estatesContribute recipes, food-pairing concepts, and culinary content for Wine Club shipments, digital communications, and promotional campaignsRepresent Arterra Wines Canada and its wine brands at public relations, media, trade, community, and promotional events, as requiredTravel to other Arterra locations to provide culinary support, training,



or event execution when requiredQualificationsRed Seal certification or a minimum of six years of progressive kitchen leadershipFood Safe certification - Trained in all food safety and sanitation standardsProfessional/commercial kitchen line experience – minimum 3 yearsCatering Experience - minimum 1 yearsKnowledge of all cooking methodsUnderstanding dining styles from picnic to fine diningDemonstrated team player with the ability to work under high pressure situationsExcellent communication skills with demonstrated emotional intelligenceGood understanding of inventory/cost controlsAbility to response developing trends in the culinary scenePassion for Wine and Wine and Food Pairing knowledge an assetPrevious Management ExperienceProfessional presenceValid driving licenseWhat We OfferTraining & Development Programs.Commitment to Corporate Social Responsibility.A chance to explore and learn more about the Wine industry.COMPENSATIONBudgeted 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.

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