Pastry Sous Chef $1,000 Sign-On Bonus!

We are seeking a Pastry Sous Chef to join our team at Home Block Restaurant at CedarCreek Estate Winery in Kelowna, BC. The successful candidate will have 5-6 years of experience in a similar kitchen, excellent leadership skills, and a passion for creativity in pastry and desserts. We offer a competitive salary, $1,000 sign-on bonus, and a fun and exciting working environment.

Requirements

• 5-6 years’ experience in a similar standard of kitchen
• Experience leading and managing a team, including mentoring junior chefs
• Ability to maintain consistency in high-volume pastry production
• Solid Pastry techniques and skills, good knowledge of ingredients and seasonality
• Passion for creativity in pastry and desserts with the ability to stay updated on industry trends and implement new techniques
• Ability to adjust menus and recipes based on seasonal ingredients and customer preferences
• Excellent communication skills
• Positive work ethic and professional attitude
• Current ‘Food Safe’ certification (or equivalent)
• A real desire to work in a fast-paced kitchen that makes everything from scratch
• Quick learner, able to comprehend, incorporate & impart knowledge effectively

Benefits

• Salary is $51,000/year, determined by job-related knowledge, skills, experience and education + Gratuity
• $1,000 Sign-On Bonus!
• 25% off food and beverage at Home Block
• 25% off Wine Shop purchases
• Good Find Referral Program
• Staff meal provided while on shift
• Uniform provided
• Work in a brand new, modern, functional, and open floor plan restaurant
• Ongoing training in your job and dedicated wine education
• Be a part of a kitchen team where the menu and your culinary knowledge/skills are always developing
• Mentorship from a passionate and enthusiastic management team
• A fun and exciting working environment where you’ll make friends for life