Job Description

About Azhadi Vineyards

Azhadi Vineyards is more than a winery; it is a celebration of culture and craft. From our hand-tended vineyards to our architectural design, every detail is crafted to evoke peace, elegance and meaning. Since 2018, Azhadi Vineyards has been passionately planting and caring for its vineyards, producing and bottling excellent wine. Our destination winery building is nearing completion and scheduled to publicly launch early 2026 in Kelowna, BC. Azhadi Vineyards is a privately held company within the Azhadi Group, a group of companies which develops and operates wineries and vineyards throughout the Okanagan Valley, including the established Ex Nihilo Vineyards in Lake Country, BC.

We strive to deliver best-in-class, beautiful experiences to our people and our guests. Gratitude is at our core--whether it be the land, the opportunity, or the people who work with and visit us. We are building an environment where people come together, feel valued, and can grow in their respective career paths.

We bring together the best of Azhadi to effect positive change to life and work for everyone, optimize business performance results and by nurturing a trusted, respected, collaborative and accountable culture.

Job description:

Bartender - Service Wine Bar & Luxury Cocktail Program


Azhadi Vineyards - Kelowna, BC


Azhadi Vineyards is a new destination winery and restaurant opening in McKinley section of Kelowna, BC. We create beautiful, best-in-class experiences for our people and our guests. Gratitude guides us--toward the land, opportunity, and each person we work with. We value respect, open communication, teamwork, accountability, and trust.


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Position: Bartender (Service Wine Bar & Cocktail Program)


We are seeking bartenders who excel in wine service, luxury cocktail execution, and high-performance service-well operations. This is not a guest-facing cocktail bar--this is a service wine bar, focused on production, timing, and excellence in every single pour.


You'll execute cocktails for the entire dining room, manage wine service in partnership with servers, maintain impeccable prep standards, and uphold the elevated brand experience Azhadi Vineyards is known for.


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What You'll Do


Wine Service

Execute wine service for the entire dining room Support servers with bottle service and table-side wine etiquette Maintain deep knowledge of wine profiles, pairings, and storytelling Represent Persian culinary and wine culture through informed, warm hospitality

Cocktail Execution & Service-Well Operations

Produce all cocktails for the dining room with precision Maintain speed and consistency during peak service periods Work efficiently in a service bar environment, not a guest-facing bar Execute balanced, technically accurate cocktails aligned with luxury standards

Prep, Pre-Batching & Bar Maintenance

Complete all bar prep, juicing, and ingredient production Pre-batch cocktails with accuracy and proper shelf-life management Maintain bar cleanliness, organization, and readiness for service Restock and rotate ingredients to maintain quality and freshness

Inventory & Controls

Follow bar inventory procedures with accuracy Track, report, and reduce waste proactively Maintain consistent measurement, pouring, and standardized builds

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What You Bring

2+ years bartending experience in premium environments Strong knowledge of wine and cocktail technique Ability to balance speed, consistency, and luxury execution Excellent communication skills with servers and leadership A calm, positive presence during high-pressure peak periods Respect for culture, ingredients, and guest experience Commitment to teamwork, reliability, and accountability

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Why Join Azhadi Vineyards?

A new luxury winery property with a strong hospitality vision A culture centred around gratitude, respect, and growth Opportunities to build and influence a brand-new bar program A supportive leadership team with deep industry expertise Competitive wages, staff perks, and career pathways within Azhadi Group

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Compensation:

The typical hiring range for this position is from $17.85 per hour, the hourly rate offered is based on market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experiences, and internal equity.


Why work for Azhadi?



Our core values are at the heart of our people and company objectives.


OUR GUIDING BEHAVIOUR - Radical Truth & Transparency

We Respect People We Communicate Openly We are Team Players We are Accountable We are Trustworthy


We celebrate our wins and each other. We are committed to fostering a rich learning environment and creating a fun and collaborative place to be! Joining Azhadi Vineyards means becoming part of a new era of wine in the Okanagan, the launch of a destination winery with world class wines and a passionate team dedicated to operational excellence and guest experiences.


In addition to a competitive compensation structure, we offer:

Wine & food discounts Merchandise discounts We invest in you and our team An amazing opportunity for personal growth and development * Growing within a culture that values initiative and curiosity