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 Safe 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. Our mission is simple – to build brands people love. 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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