Culinary Opportunities
Job Type: Seasonal (May \xe2\x80\x93 October 2023)
Mission Hill Family Estate Winery
West Kelowna, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia

Be part of the next great story in wine!

Mission Hill Family Estate:
Firmly rooted in the Okanagan, our family winery began with an audacious vision \xe2\x80\x93 to redefine what\xe2\x80\x99s possible for Canadian wine in the eyes of the world. With have a deep commitment to the region, and a relentless passion to produce wines that can stand alongside the best in the world. Our wines are crafted with bold precision and an uncompromising respect for the diverse vineyards and micro-climates here, expressing the extraordinary history that began with one bold dream.

Our Culture:
Our culture is unapologetically fast paced, entrepreneurial, and results driven. Each team member is a storyteller and makes an impact on a family-owned business that is building a lasting legacy in the Canadian and International wine industry. Our people have relentless drive to always raise the bar, a genuine entrepreneurial spirit, a passion, and love for what we do, to all act like owners, and to constantly innovate. We act with a sense of urgency, do everything possible to always overdeliver for our customers, and treat each other with humility and authenticity.

Who We Are:
We love what we do. We\xe2\x80\x99re all in. It\xe2\x80\x99s how we have accomplished great things. Like our amazing products and our brand, we want to tell you the exciting story of our winery, its growth, and our people. We\xe2\x80\x99re on an amazing adventure and we want you to help write the next chapter with us. We are building a lasting legacy in the wine industry, and we\xe2\x80\x99ve only just begun.

Your Culinary Journey:
At Mission Hill Family Estate, our culinary program is dedicated to the sourcing and promotion of local, sustainable, seasonal food. Our Cuisine du Terroir approach lends itself to a light-handed manner of preparation that respects the character of the ingredient and where it is sourced. Our varietal and herb gardens are steps away from our kitchens, and we educate and encourage our team members to explore foraging opportunities that lay at our doorstep.

From farm tours to food and wine tastings, we strive to ensure our team acquires the knowledge and appreciation of the valley and the winery needed to surpass our guests\xe2\x80\x99 expectations. Each team member will have the opportunity to hone their culinary skills and develop professional relationships that will last a lifetime while working with our accomplished and celebrated culinary team.

Learn more our culinary philosophy here: https://www.missionhillwinery.com/terrace-restaurant/culinary-philosophy/

The Life of our Culinary Team:

• Demonstrate your exemplary culinary skills through your leadership over key culinary stations in the kitchen
• Ensure the consistency and quality of all meals created
• Create menus and daily fresh sheets
• Maintain accountability for brigade
• Assist the Sous Chef with ordering and receiving of ingredients

What We\xe2\x80\x99re Looking For:

• Minimum 1\xe2\x80\x932-year experience as a CDP in a first-class culinary environment
• Excellent technical knowledge of contemporary cooking styles and ingredients
• A proven understanding of and sincere interest in developing food and wine pairing knowledge
• Interprovincial Journeyman\xe2\x80\x99s Certificate
• Comfortable meeting the physical requirements of the position including lifting to 50 lbs., standing for long periods of time, and navigating stairs
• Flexible scheduling - working days, evenings and weekends required
• You thrive in ambiguity and are comfortable with change
• You put trust in others and never let anyone down
• You listen, take feedback, respond quickly, and take initiative with a sense of urgency
• You are authentic, diplomatic, thoughtful, and always have the best intentions

Join our Culinary Brigade:
Sous Chef

• Responsible for the daily execution of the Terrace menus as well as the leadership of Terrace kitchen brigade
• Maintain accountability for self and culinary brigade
• Abide by and enforce all company policies
• Order and receive ingredients, as defined by the Terrace Chef
• Ensure all food products are put away and stored properly at the end of service including proper labeling, rotating and storage of all food ingredients in the coolers, freezers, and dry storage
• Create daily specials and assist in menu writing, syllabus writing and costing of each menu

Chef de Partie

• Demonstrate your exemplary culinary skills through your leadership over key culinary stations in the kitchen
• Ensure the consistency and quality of all meals created
• Create menus and daily fresh sheets
• Maintain accountability for brigade
• Assist the Sous Chef with ordering and receiving of ingredients.

Demi Chef de Partie

• Ensure consistency with all production to Mission Hill quality standards
• Contribute to an exceptional culinary experience for all winery guests
• Demonstrate a strong knowledge of the menu, ingredients, and suppliers
• Contribute to menus and daily fresh sheets

Culinary Intern

• Work cooperatively under the direction of the senior Chefs on all matters of the kitchen
• Demonstrate a high level of professionalism and a \xe2\x80\x98can do\xe2\x80\x99 attitude in the kitchen
• Execute dishes to the exact standards as set by the Sous Chef

Bonus Points:

• Second language considered an asset

What We Offer:

• Comprehensive paid training and access to extensive wine education
• Monthly Employee Wine Allowance
• Competitive wages
• Discounts at the Terrace Restaurant, Events, and at our Boutique on gifts and wine
• Free tastings for you and your guests
• Discounts on tours and Sommelier Experiences
• The opportunity to work in a \xe2\x80\x9cPost Card\xe2\x80\x9d setting on our iconic property

At Mission Hill, we live by our 5 Core Values every day:
Sense of Urgency

• Our business moves fast and so do we. We understand the power of now.
• We have relentless drive and believe if it can be done, we\xe2\x80\x99re the ones who will do it first.

Authenticity

• We need to stay real because our brands, our stories and our culture must remain genuine to thrive.
• When we have the best intentions for all, we create space to be our whole selves and do great things together.

Simplicity

• Our lives are complicated enough. So why use 50 words when you can use 5?
• We thrive in ambiguity and change, but we also know how to translate our goals into simple explanations and actions.

Humility

• Egos distract us. When we\xe2\x80\x99re humble, we\xe2\x80\x99re open to listen, take feedback and change direction quickly.
• We\xe2\x80\x99re here for each other, and together we do great things.

Trust

• We respect and rely on each other. Trust is the backbone of our relationships, and we work hard not to break it.
• This level of trust allows us to be all-in and take comfort in the support of our teams.

We want to hear from you! Apply on our website today: www.missionhillwinery.com/Work-With-Us/