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 seeking a passionate and motivated leader to join Executive Chef Jason Parson culinary team in the role of Sous Chef. Live and work in beautiful Niagara on the Lake in a year-round opportunity to join a strong company and community thriving in tourism, agricultural and arts. If working with the finest chefs in Niagara on the Lake who focus on farm to table, wine country cuisine sounds like the right next step we want to connect with you so please apply.
The Sous Chef Peller Restaurant is a rare senior leadership opportunity with Peller Estates. You will be accountable for providing guidance, mentorship, and creativity 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 acting as Manager on Duty ("MOD") when the Head Chef and Executive Chef are out of the kitchen.

You have

• Professional Culinary Training; Food Handling Certificate.
• 6+ years of culinary kitchen experience
• 2+ years in a culinary leadership role *more experience welcome
• Flexibility to work varied hours including days, evenings, weekends & holidays.
• Proven coaching and leadership skills
• Professional, positive, and collaborative.
• Dependable and reliable with a demonstrated commitment to service excellence.

You will

• Assist the Head Chef and Executive Chef in business and menu development, including cost analysis and control.
• Coordinate and participate in the production of food for service, ensuring standards of timing, quality, cost efficiency and waste.
• Leads daily line operations as MOD including coaching and motivating team members.
• Act as an ambassador of the Restaurant and culinary program, on and offsite.
• Support in the recruitment and onboarding of all part-time team members.
• Following safe work procedures and practices and reports all unsafe working conditions/hazards to the Head Chef and Executive Chef.

the opportunity…
Chef Jason Parsons brings over 20 years of experience in fine dining. Work alongside Chef Parsons and his team in our gorgeous kitchen where you will acquire the skills, knowledge, contacts, experience, and confidence to take the next steps in your culinary career.
Competitive total pay, product and discounts, health benefits potential and a long term career path across our family of brands make this an opportunity worth considering.
the atmosphere…
Peller Estates Winery is part of the APL family of brands and is a proudly Canadian winery crafting quality wines from the heart of Ontario’s Niagara Peninsula - this is a world renowned destination! If you are passionate about creating moments that blend wine and food and family and friends into one completely immersive experience, then you won’t want to miss this opportunity!
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