Please note that although some of our positions are seasonal, we’re always looking for people who are passionate about what they do and enjoy being part of an amazing team.
If you’d like to put your talent and creativity to work, we’d love to hear from you.
seasonal
wine club ambassador
Quails’ Gate Winery is looking to fill the position of Seasonal Wine Club Ambassador. This is a great opportunity for a well-rounded service professional to take the next steps in their hospitality career. Join us in the Wine Shop and Administration as our designated wine club representative.
Reception & Estate Reservations Concierge
Quails’ Gate Winery is looking to fill the full-time permanent position of Winery Receptionist. This is a great opportunity for a well-rounded service professional and administrator to take the next steps in their hospitality career by directly working with all departments to support the operation of running a successful winery. A brand ambassador to everyone who walks through the administration doors, the Winery Receptionist is responsible for general reception duties, central reservations, and administration support.
MAINTENANCE HANDYPERSON
Quails’ Gate Winery is looking to fill the full-time permanent position of Property Maintenance Handyperson. This person prides themselves in being a “Jack of all Trades” and is integral to the operation of our business. Work with every department on the estate in providing an exceptional guest experience by ensuring that the grounds and buildings are maintained to the highest of standards. Come work with an outstanding team of individuals!
EXPERIENCED COOKS
Old Vines Restaurant is looking for experienced cooks to join our brigade. As one of the top-rated restaurants in the Okanagan Valley and an all-season culinary destination. Immerse yourself in a true culinary playground with the freshest ingredients the Okanagan has to offer. From freshly-caught fish and naturally raised meats to home grown produce and locally foraged wild edibles, farm-to-table cooking is a way of life. Old Vines Restaurant is considered one of the best places to learn or refine your craft.
demi chef de partie
Old Vines Restaurant is looking to fill the position of Demi Chef de Partie. This is a great opportunity for a well-rounded cook to take the next steps in their culinary career by directly working with the senior chefs to support the operation of running a successful kitchen. Gain leadership and operational skills while continuing to grow your craft.
CHEF DE PARTIE
Old Vines Restaurant is looking for a passionate individual to fill the position of Chef de Partie. This person will work directly with the Sous Chefs and Executive Chef in supporting the smooth operation of the kitchen, will coach and lead by example as well as participate in menu creation. This is a great opportunity for an existing CDP or a very experienced cook to take the next step in their career. There is lots of opportunity to grow with our team and the Old Vines Restaurant provides to perfect venue to refine your craft.
sous chef
Old Vines Restaurant is looking for a dedicated individual to join the kitchen leadership team in the position of Sous Chef. This person will contribute to the smooth operation of the kitchen by assisting with the management of the front-line during service, working to ensure food and service quality, participating in menu planning and development, and maintaining a safe and effective workplace through coaching and leadership. This is a great opportunity for an existing Sous Chef or a very experienced CDP to take the next step in their career.
3rd cook/intern
Old Vines Restaurant has openings for driven cook interns looking to grow their skills while experiencing everything the Okanagan has to offer. Immerse yourself in a true culinary playground with the freshest ingredients the Okanagan has to offer. From freshly caught fish and naturally raised meats to home grown produce and locally foraged wild edibles, farm-to-table cooking is a way of life. At Quails’ Gate Winery we believe that fostering growth in individuals and providing a positive place to work – where employees feel they are contributing to something memorable – is integral to providing a quality winery experience for our guests. Old Vines Restaurant is considered one of the best places to learn or refine your craft.
PASTRY CHEF
Old Vines Restaurant is looking for an experienced Baker to join their Pastries Team. This talented individual will be responsible for the day to day production of quality breads and and innovative baked items for our Restaurant and Market Café. Come work with a team that has a focus on quality and innovation with the aim to over deliver when it comes to guest expectations. Old Vines Restaurant is an excellent venue to grow your craft.
SERVER
The Old Vines Restaurant is seeking enthusiastic individuals, passionate about food and wine, to fill the position of Server.
wineshop manager
Quails’ Gate Winery is looking to fill the permanent full-time position of Wineshop Manager. The Wineshop Manager will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of the wineshop from retail sales to guest experiences during estate tours and tastings. A key priority is to uphold the integrity of the brands and consistently create a welcoming and hospitable guest experience. The ideal candidate is sales-driven with natural decisive leadership traits, who takes initiative, and has a positive, approachable personality.
Assistant Controller
Quails’ Gate is seeking a permanent, full-time Assistant Controller to join our Business Services team, located in East Kelowna. As our Assistant Controller you will be involved in all accounting areas of our organization. You will be expected to have familiarity with all accounting functions, as well as accounting software. The ideal candidate will be detail oriented, an effective communicator, and able to process high volumes of information with a conscientious eye toward process improvement. They will be well-versed in ASPE accounting, common business information systems including Microsoft Office (Excel, Access, Word, etc.) and experienced in ERP and other software and applications.
Dishwasher
When you join our exceptional culinary team, you will be presented with the resources to further your wine education and career development. Old Vines Restaurant at Quails’ Gate provides guests with a true taste of the Okanagan. With breathtaking views from the restaurant, you are sure to enjoy being a part of our dedicated team.
Wine Shop Sales Associate
Quails’ Gate Estate Winery is seeking passionate wine lovers to fill the role of Seasonal Sales Associate in our Wineshop. Come work with the story tellers of our Estate and share the tale of our family of wines from root to bottle. For many guests, the Tasting Room is a first introduction to Quails’ Gate and the opportunity to create meaningful experiences and lasting connections. From guiding a tasting to leading a tour, or simply wrapping up an order and carrying it out to the guest’s car, our Wineshop staff are the people who bring the Quails’ Gate experience to life.
CONCIERGE
Quails’ Gate Winery is looking for outgoing organized individuals to fill the seasonal position of Concierge. Our winery Concierges are the first point of contact for all guests arriving to the property and are the conductors of the onsite guest experience. Your role is to facilitate a seamless memorable experience by greeting and directing guests, organizing reservations, coordinating tastings, and sharing your knowledge of the Quails’ Gate Estate.
ASSISTANT RESTAURANT MANAGER
The Old Vines Restaurant is seeking a dynamic, guest centric individual to join the team, as an Assistant Manager. In this role you will work with the restaurant management team to lead, coach and motivate our team to achieving Quails’ Gate’s exceptional standards of service.
THE MARKET CAFÉ
BARISTA
Quails’ Gate is looking for customer service and team-oriented individuals to fill the position of Barista & Sales Associate at our Market Café. Come join us in creating moments of connection with our guests through coffee, wine, and food.
THE MARKET CAFÉ
LEAD BARISTA
Quails’ Gate is looking for enthusiastic, team-oriented individuals to fill the position of Lead Barista at our Market café. Lead baristas will work directly with our Market Manager supporting the smooth operation of the café, will coach and lead by example, as well as participate in ordering, inventory, and oversee opening and closing procedures. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced barista or service professional to gain leadership experience.
pizza cook
Quails’ Gate Winery is looking to fill the full-time seasonal position of Pizzaiolo to take on the daily responsibility of gourmet woodfire pizza production. Situated in the courtyard of our Market Cafe, shaded by 100+ year old trees is our woodfire pizza oven. There is no better location to be working outdoors through the warmer months of Spring, Summer, and Fall! When you join our exceptional culinary team, you will be presented with the resources for career development as well as to further your wine education. You are sure to enjoy being a part of our dedicated team!
HARVEST CELLAR HAND
Quails’ Gate Winery is currently seeking hardworking, passionate Harvest Cellar Hands for the upcoming 2022 vintage. This is a great opportunity to grow your skills and nurture your passion for winemaking. At Quails’ Gate we believe in providing a quality experience whether you are visiting us or working with us. As a Harvest Cellar Hand, you will follow the processing of the grapes right from when we receive fruit to pressing, destemming, pump overs, punch downs, fermentation monitoring, barrel work, forklift operation and more. Quails’ Gate is a fantastic place to grow your craft.
host
Old Vines Restaurant is looking for personable and well-organized individuals to fill the position of Host. First impressions are everything and as the first point of contact for guests arriving to Old Vines Restaurant, our host team sets the tone for the dining experience.
busser
Old Vines Restaurant is looking for energetic dedicated individuals to fill the position of Busser. Our service support team is integral in meeting Quails’ Gate service standards and creating remarkable first impressions, through maintaining the cleanliness of the restaurant inside and out and assisting servers with the delivery of food and beverages to guest tables.
bartender
Quails’ Gate Estate Winery is seeking a creative and talented individual to fill the position of Bartender at its Old Vines Restaurant. This individual is not only passionate about the journey of food and wine from farm to table but also carries this same farm to table passion when it comes to creating cocktails. All our offerings at Quails’ Gate have a story to tell come join our team of storytellers.
Stock Assistant
The Quails’ Gate Wineshop is looking for energetic dedicated individuals to fill the position of Stock Assistant. Our service support team is integral in meeting Quails’ Gate service standards and creating remarkable first impressions, by maintaining the cleanliness of the tasting room inside and out, assisting in the setup and takedown of tasting experiences, and supporting guests with their purchases.
