2023 Permanent Ft Sous Chef

Peak Cellars has finished a major restaurant expansion, and we are looking for a permanent, full-time Sous Chef to join our incredible team of food lovers. Located in Lake Country, Kelowna, BC, Peak Cellars has a ½ acre garden with two greenhouses and berry bushes that our Garden Bistro uses to prepare dishes with the freshest ingredients. If you have previous restaurant experience, and want to develop a career in the wine industry, then we want to hear from you!

The duties of a Sous Chef include but are not limited to

• Act as mentor and trainer of up-and-coming young chefs, developing their skill-sets and talent.
• Manage stock of ingredients and place orders with vendors when necessary.
• Work with the Executive Chef to create and develop new dishes and menus.
• We change our menu frequently according to the seasonality of our produce available from our culinary garden & greenhouse.
• Assist the culinary team with on- and off-site functions.
• Produce high-quality dishes in keeping with our high standards.
• Train and supervise the auxiliary kitchen staff in order to ensure productivity in the kitchen.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities of a Sous Chef include, but are not limited to

• Perform any other reasonable request as assigned by Chef.
• Work with a team to develop, maintain and follow best practices for food storage and use, ensuring the high standards of quality expected by our Chef.
• Help maintain the high standards of cleanliness and sanitation in all kitchen areas.
• As a team player, you assist teammates when required, such as with dish washing, banquet preparation, and other kitchen-related duties.
• Assist with the preparation and execution of group functions on- and off-site.
• Assist with our continuous effort to ensure smooth and efficient work and service flows.
• Learn and practice our food preparation and dish presentations.
• Promote team spirit between staff in different departments, enhancing our positive work culture.
• Assist with harvesting, receiving, and preparing only the freshest quality ingredients, to ensure we offer our guests our best product possible.

You also have

• Ability to operate in high pressure environment and remain calm and focused in urgent situations.
• Strong interpersonal skills that allow one to work effectively in a diverse environment.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends and holidays, as well as overtime from time to time.
• Ability to withstand extended periods of standing, and other physically demanding conditions.

Employee Benefits

• On-site parking
• 25% discount on estate wines
• Staff meals
• Compensation $24-$27.50 per hour plus gratuities

How to Apply

Please email resume and cover letter to [email protected]

Staff accommodation is available for seasonal staff.

The rent is $700 a month and it includes all utilities and WIFI. The trailers are equipped with fridge, stove, microwave, private bathroom, couch, bed and basic kitchen utensils - pots, pans, glassware, silverware, etc. Some units have a dishwasher, television, exterior BBQ and sound system. There is a shared centralized vacuum and also shared washer and dryer - each trailer has two separate suites.

O'Rourke Family Vineyards adheres to employment equity and equal opportunity programs and encourages all applicants apply. We would like to thank all applicants for submitting their resume; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.