Supervisor Patio Restaurant - Nk'mip Cellars

Nk’Mip Cellars is a successful joint venture partnering the Osoyoos Indian Band with Arterra Wines Canada. As North America’s first Indigenous owned and operated winery and winner of Intervin’s 2016 Canadian Winery of the Year, we feature premium, award winning BC VQA wines in the beautiful South Okanagan every day. Join us in a one-of-a-kind opportunity to share in telling the story of this unique winery by creating and delivering amazing guest experiences.

THE OPPORTUNITY

As the Patio Supervisor, you will be working with the Food & Wine Manager to build and lead a team in delivering exceptional food and wine experiences that increase brand loyalty while driving sustainable profitability for our seasonal Patio Restaurant and events. Reporting directly to the Food & Wine Manager, you will work in partnership ensuring programs and initiatives are aligned with winery estate strategy.

Responsibilities

EXECUTE FOOD & WINE EXPERIENCES

• Lead your service team in the execution of seasonal Patio Lunch service daily, private dinners and public winery events alongside our Food & Wine Manager
• Work with Winery Chef and Sous Chef to ensure smooth execution of service, create and maintain excellent communication and positive working environment

STAFF MANAGEMENT

• Maintain and enhance a strong “wine culture” and quality image
• Work alongside service staff and provide leadership to the team
• Execute training plans alongside Food & Wine Manager for all food and wine service staff to deliver consistent, exceptional guest dining experiences
• Develop a fun, motivated and positive work environment

ADMINISTRATION MANAGEMENT

• Assist with accounting for all onsite food & wine sales, inventory and purchases
• Lead management of daily reservations procedures

WHY JOIN OUR TEAM?

With some of the most spectacular views in the Okanagan, your ‘office’ will be where tourists and locals alike, choose to spend their sunny summer days. We are a proud part of the Great Estates Okanagan, which also includes Sumac Ridge, See Ya Later Ranch, Jackson Triggs & Inniskillin.

Great Estates Okanagan Staff Members Receive The Following Benefits

• Staff discounts on wine at all winery locations
• Flexible scheduling for both full-time and part-time staff
• First-class training including introduction to wine appreciation, winery and vineyard site visits, monthly staff food and wine pairing events
• Excellent sales incentives and bonuses

Job Requirements

• Ability to learn, use and teach Point of Sale programs effectively
• Demonstrated ability to work in high pressure situations
• Moderate to good understanding of business and accounting practices/inventory/cost controls
• Must possess a passion for people and the food and wine industry
• Preference for winery restaurant experience or fine dining
• Excellent organizational, time management, interpersonal & communications skills
• Ability to support and encourage co-workers through training
• While is not a Full-Time year-round position, for the right candidate, it is an excellent stepping stone for growth and development within our company and move to full-time
• 1-3 Years Previous restaurant and/or food service experience
• Computer knowledge of WORD, Excel and Outlook Calendar Management an asset
• Related training and/or College/University education an asset
• WSET Certification an asset

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.