Benefits:

401(k) matching
Company parties
Competitive salary
Dental insurance
Employee discounts
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Wellness resources

Join one of Washington’s premier wineries! Maryhill Winery is seeking an experienced and motivated Culinary Lead to help guide our Woodinville Bistro team. This role offers the opportunity to showcase your culinary talent, lead a dedicated team, and enjoy an outstanding benefits package rarely found in the hospitality industry.

Why You’ll Love Working Here:
At Maryhill, we believe in taking care of our people. In addition to competitive pay, we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial wellness, and work-life balance:

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match
7 Paid Holidays, Sick Time & Paid Vacation
Employee Discounts
Commissions: $30.00 + Event commissions + tips

Position Summary:

The Woodinville Culinary Lead is responsible for overseeing daily kitchen operations, ensuring consistent food quality, safe food handling, efficient kitchen execution, and strong collaboration with management, tasting room, and events teams. This role leads kitchen execution, supports event operations, maintains compliance standards, and helps deliver an exceptional guest experience.

This is a hands-on leadership role ideal for someone who thrives in a high-volume scratch kitchen environment and enjoys working within a hospitality-driven winery setting.

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

Lead daily kitchen operations, including food preparation, cooking, plating, and service execution
Ensure consistent food quality, presentation, portion control, and adherence to company standards
Guide and support kitchen staff, providing direction, training, and support as needed
Maintain compliance with all food safety, sanitation, and health department regulations
Oversee kitchen cleanliness, organization, and proper equipment use and maintenance
Assist with menu execution, monthly specials, seasonal updates, and event culinary needs
Manage food inventory, ordering support, proper storage, and waste reduction
Coordinate with tasting room and events teams to meet service and operational needs
Communicate staffing needs, operational issues, and supply concerns to management

Qualifications & Requirements:

Prior experience in a lead or supervisory culinary role
Strong understanding of kitchen operations and food safety standards
Ability to lead by example in a fast-paced environment
Reliable, organized, and detail-oriented
Availability to work weekends, holidays, and events as needed

Work Environment:

Fast-paced kitchen environment with exposure to kitchen equipment and varying temperatures
Requires standing for extended periods and lifting kitchen supplies as needed

If you’re ready to bring your creativity and leadership to a respected winery known for quality and hospitality, we’d love to hear from you.

Compensation: $30.00 per hour

Maryhill Winery

Opened in 2001 by Craig and Vicki Leuthold, family-owned Maryhill Winery is one of Washington's largest wineries, producing 80,000 cases annually. Its four Washington tastings rooms; Goldendale, Spokane, Vancouver and Woodinville, offer visitors the chance to experience award-winning, affordable wines along with stunning locations. To learn more about Maryhill Winery CLICK HERE.

Maryhill Winery Purpose Statement: “To discover serendipitous connections, inspirational moments, and lasting experiences.”
The Maryhill Blend - Living the Culture: The following pillars are how we live our purpose and core values and bring our special organizational culture to life in everything that we do.
Celebration: honoring our wine, our people, our customers, and our community
Hospitality: welcoming hospitality towards our guests, customers, and business partners and a sincere appreciation for our team and co-workers
Connection: it all starts with people and our focus on being in the moment during our conversations and interactions with one another
Education: teaching about our wine, our brand, and the Washington State wine industry
Storytelling: we use stories to create emotional connections for our wine and brand
Stewardship: caring for the sustainability of our home, products, family, environment, and our grape growing partners
Professionalism: a dedication to always being at our best with every interaction
Profitability: a laser-like focus to ensure our financial foundations are strong for the health and the evolution of the business and the neighborhood