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Job Title: General Manager

Role type: Full Time, Permanent

Location: Peak Cellars, Lake Country, BC

Compensation: $90,000 – $120,000

Position Summary

Peak Cellars is seeking an experienced and inspiring General Manager to lead all aspects of our hospitality, food & beverage, retail, and guest experience operations. Peak Cellars is one of the Okanagan’s premier winery destinations. The General Manager is responsible for delivering a world-class guest experience, leading a high-performing year-round and seasonal team, and driving the commercial performance of the property in close partnership with senior leadership of O’Rourke Family Vineyards.

Key Responsibilities

Operations & Guest Experience

• Provide overall leadership and day-to-day management of the Peak Cellars property, including the Tasting Bar, Garden Bistro, retail wine shop, and event spaces.
• Champion service standards that consistently exceed guest expectations and reflect the Peak Cellars brand.
• Oversee scheduling, staffing levels, and operational flow to align with reservations, peak season demand, and special events.
• Resolve guest concerns promptly and professionally, turning service recoveries into loyalty-building moments.

Food & Beverage Leadership

• Oversee the Garden Bistro in partnership with the Executive Chef, ensuring quality, consistency, and profitability across lunch, dinner, and seasonal service.
• Maintain a strong farm-to-table connection with the on-site organic garden and trusted local suppliers.
• Lead menu, beverage, and pricing reviews; manage food and beverage cost percentages, labour costs, and inventory controls.
• Ensure full compliance with BC Liquor and Cannabis Regulation Branch (LCRB) rules, FoodSafe, and Serving It Right standards.

Sales, Marketing & Wine Club

• Drive revenue growth across tasting experiences, retail wine sales, the Garden Bistro, the Inner Circle Club, and private events.
• Champion the growth and retention of the Wine Club, ensuring members feel valued and engaged year-round.
• Collaborate with the marketing team on campaigns, events, and partnerships that strengthen brand awareness and visitation.
• Build relationships with the Scenic Sip Trail, tour operators, hotels, concierges, and tourism partners across the Okanagan.

Team Leadership & Culture

• Recruit, train, develop, and retain a strong year-round and seasonal team across hospitality, F&B, and retail.
• Set clear performance expectations, provide regular coaching and feedback, and conduct performance reviews.
• Foster a culture of hospitality, accountability, professionalism, and pride in the Peak Cellars brand.
• Champion workplace health, safety, and inclusion across all departments.

Financial & Strategic Management

• Monitor revenue, cost of goods, labour, and operating expenses; identify opportunities to improve margin without compromising guest experience.
• Contribute to long-term planning, capital projects, and growth initiatives across the estate.
• Provide regular performance reporting and clear, well-reasoned recommendations to senior leadership.

Compliance & Risk

• Ensure full compliance with BC Employment Standards, Occupational Health and Safety, WorkSafeBC, LCRB, food safety, and accessibility requirements.
• Maintain robust opening, closing, cash-handling, and incident-reporting procedures.
• Support emergency preparedness and response across the property, in line with estate-wide protocols.

Qualifications

Experience

• Minimum 5–7 years of progressive leadership experience in winery, restaurant, resort, or premium hospitality operations, with at least 3 years in a senior management role.
• Proven track record managing multi-unit or multi-department operations (tasting room, restaurant, retail, events) is strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated experience leading teams of 30+ across peak operating periods.
• Strong understanding of BC wine, hospitality, and tourism markets is a significant asset.

Skills and Requirements

• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the presence to host VIP and trade guests.
• Strong financial acumen, with experience owning a P&L, budgets, forecasting, and labour and cost controls.
• Working knowledge of point-of-sale, reservation, and wine club platforms (e.g., Tock, Commerce7, or equivalent).
• Sound judgment, problem-solving ability, and composure under pressure during peak service.
• Valid Class 5 BC driver’s license.
• Serving It Right and FoodSafe certification (or willingness to obtain prior to start).
• WSET Level 2 or equivalent wine education preferred; deeper wine knowledge considered a strong asset.
• Flexible schedule, including weekends, evenings, and statutory holidays during peak season.

Key Competencies

• Hospitality-first mindset and unwavering attention to guest experience.
• Inspiring, hands-on leader who develops people and builds strong teams.
• Commercially minded, with a structured approach to revenue, cost, and margin.
• Brand steward who represents Peak Cellars with professionalism.
• Calm, decisive, and solutions-focused under pressure.

Work Environment

• On-site role at the Peak Cellars estate in Lake Country, BC; significant time spent on the floor across the tasting room, bistro, and grounds.
• Combination of office, indoor hospitality, and outdoor environments, including some exposure to weather during events and outdoor service.
• Active role that includes walking the property, climbing stairs, and occasional lifting (up to 50 lbs).
• Schedule includes weekends, evenings, and statutory holidays during peak season; a more balanced cadence in the off-season.

Compensation and Perks

• Base Salary of 90-120k based on experience.
• Extended health and dental benefits.
• employee discounts across our restaurants and properties.
• Professional development support, including wine education (e.g., WSET).

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Pay: $90,000.00-$120,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• Vision care

Work Location: In person