Jr. Sous Chef

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.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. This is a rare opportunity to work back of house at Niagara's only Michelin-recommended dining experience in 2024 and 2025Reporting 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.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 in peak - 35-40 hours per week, year round employment is the goalCompetitive hourly rateEmployee gift card loaded monthly to be used on products, restaurant or experiencesAccess to our Employees Assistance Program, Learning Library and DevelopmentPotential for health benefits after 6 months of employmentThe 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 trainingTwo-three years of fine dining experienceSome leadership experienceDemonstrated strong attitude towards teamworkDemonstrated strong communication skillsThe 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.Andrew Peller Limited is committed to meeting the needs of persons with temporary and/or permanent disabilities in a way that allows them to maintain their dignity and independence. We are happy to discuss any need for accommodation in the workplace and will make an effort to meet those needs in a timely manner by preventing and removing barriers to accessibility in the areas of information, communications, and employment.At Andrew Peller Limited, we are committed to creating and celebrating a culture of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to ensuring every person has a right to equal treatment with respect to employment without discrimination or harassment because of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, record of offences, marital status, family status or disability. #J-18808-Ljbffr