Demi Chef de Partie - Trius Winery

Job Description

Posted Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 5:00 AM

#Be Extraordinary

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.

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.

Trius Winery Restaurant is part of a Canadian winemaking legacy spanning more than 40 years. Set between the Niagara Escarpment and Lake Ontario, Trius brings together world-class VQA wines and wine‑inspired cuisine rooted in Niagara’s farms, growers, and seasonal ingredients. Led by Executive Chef Frank Dodd, our culinary team creates refined, contemporary dishes designed to showcase both place and pairing.

This is an exciting opportunity to build your skills in a fine‑dining winery environment, learn from experienced chefs, and grow your culinary career in one of Niagara‑on‑the‑Lake’s most respected restaurant destinations.

• Completion of a Chef’s Certificate / Apprenticeship Program or previous hands‑on kitchen experience in a professional or fine‑dining environment
• A strong team‑first mindset and clear, professional communication skills
• A working knowledge of culinary terms, techniques, and best practices
• Curiosity, enthusiasm, and a desire to learn from experienced culinary leaders
• Pride in craftsmanship, attention to detail, and a commitment to high standards

• Supporting daily food production and service for their assigned station
• Preparing and executing dishes to the quality, consistency, and presentation standards set by the Chef de Partie and Sous Chefs
• Practicing proper food preparation, portioning, and garnishing techniques
• Maintaining clean, organized workstations and completing mise en place as required
• Following all health, safety, and food handling standards
• Communicating effectively with the kitchen team to support smooth service
• Contributing positively to a collaborative, professional kitchen culture

• Fine‑dining kitchen environment with a strong focus on quality, precision, and teamwork
• Full‑time hours available through peak season (not guaranteed year‑round)
• Schedule includes evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Physically demanding role requiring extended periods of standing and working in warm kitchen conditions
• Use of commercial kitchen equipment and tools

• Seasonal start: May
• Competitive hourly rate
• Employee gift card for use on wine, dining, or winery experiences
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program, Learning Library, and development seminars
• The opportunity to learn, grow, and build your career alongside one of Niagara’s leading culinary teams, recognized twice with a Michelin Recommendation in 2024 and 2025

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.

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.

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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.

This role is being posted to fill an existing vacancy.