BeExtraordinary

At Andrew Peller Limited (APL), our mission is to be Canada’s #1 branded wine and
craft beverage company by delivering the perfect brand experience for every
lifestyle and occasion. Through our commitment to excellence, honouring our
roots, owning it, fostering belonging and driving to succeed, we inspire teammates to be extraordinary every day.
Who We Are
We are one of Canada’s largest and oldest wine companies with a rich heritage in quality winemaking.
We produce some of Canada’s most recognized brands and offer our teammates a challenging and rewarding employment experience.
We are hiring a Junior Sous Chef at Trius Winery Restaurant. We are seeking someone with experience as a pastry chef as well. Rare opportunity to work back of house at Niagara’s only Michelin-recommended dining experience!
Reporting to the Executive Chef and working closely with the entire kitchen management team this position is ideal for someone with some previous leadership experience who wants to grow in an amazing organization with estate wineries across Canada.
the opportunity…
Wine inspired cuisine has never been more intriguing as it is at Trius and Executive Chef Frank Dodd and his culinary team are the center of it all. Surrounded by Niagara’s local farms and grape growers, Trius showcases the importance of fresh ingredients while balancing the beauty of award-winning wines. Working in our kitchen you will acquire the skills, knowledge, experience, and confidence to take the next steps in your culinary career, meeting and working with the best in Niagara on the Lake!
This is a rare opportunity. We are looking for someone who has established themselves as a creative professional with solid culinary experience but who knows they are just getting started and with the right mentorship their career will flourish.

the offer…

• Full time hours - 35-40 hours per week, year round employment is the goal
• Competitive hourly rate
• Employee gift card loaded monthly to be used on products, restaurant or experiences
• Access to our Employees Assistance Program, Learning Library and Development
• Potential for health benefits after 6 months of employment

the expectations…
We are seeking a passionate and motivated leader to join Executive Chef Frank Dodd’s culinary team. The Junior Sous Chef is accountable for providing leadership in the kitchen, including training and developing the team, assisting in the development and delivery of a high-quality food program, representing the kitchen at internal and external functions, and supporting the Manager on Duty ("MOD") when the Executive Chef is out of the kitchen.

the requirements…

• Chefs certificate-apprenticeship program-culinary training
• Two-three years of fine dining experience
• Some leadership experience
• Demonstrated strong attitude towards teamwork
• Demonstrated strong communication skills

the environment…
Trius Winery is a Canadian winemaking pioneer that has been crafting fine VQA wines from premium grapes for over 40 years. Nestled between the Niagara Escarpment and Lake Ontario, we harvest our grapes from four Niagara-on-the-Lake appellations to create distinctive varietals that reflect our region’s unique taste of place.
Trius is part of the APL family of brands and we want you to know that as it provides career growth possibilities across multiple destination properties and fine dining establishments in Ontario and British Columbia. At Andrew Peller Limited (APL), we deliver the perfect brand experience for every lifestyle, occasion, and generation. Through collaboration, open communication, honesty, drive to win, and accountability, we inspire teammates to be extraordinary every day.
Must be legally eligible to work in Canada. The restaurant is unable to assist candidates in obtaining Canadian work authorization. #APSJ
We are conducting an internal and external search simultaneously. We wish to thank all applicants for their interest; only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

Please refer the Job description for details