Winery Chef and Hospitality

Reustle Prayer Rock Vineyards • Full-time • Roseburg, Oregon, United States • $18 - $24 / hour • 2w ago

Position Title: Winery Chef

Employment Type: Full-Time, Salaried

We are looking for a passionate, creative, and entry-level Winery Chef. This position plays a vital role in shaping the guest experience through thoughtful food and wine pairings, curated event menus, and day-to-day kitchen operations.

As the Winery Chef, you will be responsible for developing seasonal offerings, and supporting a variety of public and private winery events. This is an exciting opportunity for a culinary-minded individual who thrives in a dynamic, hospitality-focused environment and appreciates the synergy between food and wine.

Key Responsibilities:

Culinary & Menu Development

Create and implement food pairings for the tasting room that enhance the wine-tasting experience.
Develop weekly menus for Saturday specials and seasonal offerings.
Design and execute custom menus for signature winery events such as:
Jazz in the Vineyards
Violins in the Vineyards
Salmon Bake
Girls’ Night Out
Private wine dinners and more.

Kitchen Operations

Oversee daily kitchen operations, ensuring food quality, cleanliness, and safety.
Maintain a clean, well-stocked, and organized kitchen, dish area, and food storage pantry.

Procurement & Inventory

Order and procure food and tasting room supplies.
Coordinate timely pickups and deliveries as needed.

Garden Oversight

Maintain the winery’s culinary gardens, ensuring availability of fresh herbs and produce.

Event Support & Collaboration

Work closely with the winery events team to plan and execute food service for all winery-hosted events.
Ensure seamless coordination and presentation of food at all functions, both small and large-scale.

Position Details:

Employment Type: Full-time
Schedule: Tuesday thru Saturdays and flexible for some evenings based on events
Compensation: Salary based on experience

Qualifications:

Proven experience as an chef, preferably in a winery, restaurant, or hospitality setting.
Strong understanding of food and wine pairing principles.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, event-driven environment.
Knowledge of farm-to-table and sustainable cooking practices is a plus.
Passion for culinary arts and a strong appreciation for wine culture.

If you're a culinary professional who enjoys seasonal cooking, event collaboration, and working in a vibrant vineyard setting, we invite you to apply and bring your creativity to our winery’s table.