OUR LITTLE TEAM
Why is it called Red Bird?
We wanted the name for the brewery to have a strong connection to the community and be based on the rich history of this beautiful city.
The annual Kelowna Regatta had been around for longer than the city has been established, it’s what brought the community together for the entire Okanagan and even pulled in visitors from the far ends of the province. Since the regatta is literally what brought the community together and we found this amazing photo and story of an old race boat used in the early days, it felt like a perfect fit. Red Bird Brewing was born.
Community drives every decision we make, it’s why there are no TVs on the walls, the volume of the music is low, the tap list is diverse, the staff is friendly and the community tables make for great conversations with strangers.
Some of our team
Luke
FOH Manager
Have you met one of the hardest working humans to walk the earth? He also happens to be an incredibly talented chef, dog dad, and all around great person. It’s rare to catch Luke without a smile on his face, you’ll find him around the brewery either working with the team, helping our guests or (let’s be honest) cleaning something! His favourite beer on tap currently is The Captain Kölsch in the summer months and the Rewind Red Ale in the colder months.
Erin
marketing coordinator
Who creates our newsletters, organizes all our videographers, photographers, social media feeds, event marketing, website updates, concert details… the list goes on. To manage all of these different marketing channels and strategies you’d have to be pretty creative, driven, organized and hard working. Meet Erin, she’s also an enthusiastic dog mom to Maggie!
Mirjana
Events Manager
Keep your eye out for her at one of our big event days, she’s keeping the good times rolling by organizing our music nights, sport events, family days, crib tournaments, salsa lessons and more! Last year alone we held over 250 events, so as you can imagine she’s been getting her steps in! Her favourite beer is the Sawmill Saison.
jill
senior accountant
You wouldn’t believe the effort it takes to keep everything organized around here, to keep the books on point and have everybody fall in line! Good thing we have Jill, she’s one of our secret weapons. Without her, we’d just be a bunch of stray cats, lost in the wilderness and carrying around shoeboxes full of receipts! Her favourite beer these days is the Rail Trail Rice Lager!
Jericho
Sous Chef
He is really influenced by the food of other cultures and loves incorporating those other cultures in his cooking. He also loves to travel to new places, to see and try all the new things! He’s a nerd at heart, enjoys playing dungeons and dragons and video games with his friends/kitchen gang! Current favourite beer is the Pablo Sour!
Matt
head Chef
Our newest member to the team, Matt’s career has taken him from top kitchens here in the Okanagan to international culinary hotspots. With experience training under Michelin-starred chefs in Copenhagen and San Francisco, Matt has developed an incredible palate and a passion for farm-to-table ingredients. He’s returned to the Okanagan to lead our kitchen, bringing exciting upgrades to the menu that we’re eager to share with you! His favourite beer on the menu is the Bird Light Lager.
Cody
asst Brewer
If he’s not hitting the hills on his bike in the summer, he’ll be hitting the slopes in the winter! Cody loves all things Okanagan and loves to take advantage of all the beautiful experiences this valley has to offer. Currently he’s practicing hard on his Mario Kart 64 skills, and honestly, turning into the quite the competitor. When he’s not brewing, biking, skiing or playing video games you can catch him on the patio with a pint of The Tomb Stout.
Blake
Head Brewer
No stranger to brewing, Blake started his career in the beer world with the oldest brewery in Kelowna, Tree Brewing. Blake knows the hospitality industry well as he has been a restaurant owner and always strives for the best quality experience for our guests. When he’s not brewing, he’ll be hanging out with his wife and two daughters at home, just down the street!
Mitch
Booking Manager
This amazingly talented human has been in the music industry for 25+ years, you should hear him with a violin! He is a man of the outdoors, a man of the people and the planet. Can often be found in ridiculous/comfortable outfits, deep in the woods near a lake. Also can be found drinking a custom, mixed cider concoction known as a Lizard as he works on his tan in the dog days of summer.
Adam
General Manager
How many career changes can a person have? Adam has gone from working in the film industry, mineral exploration in the amazon jungle, producing video games for the Walt Disney company and now managing Red Bird Brewing. He can usually be found at the brewery working on a new project but he’s always available for a quick chat to catch up. He loves all beers equally but if he had to choose just one, it would be the Antipsipation IPA.
Your name here!
We’re passionate about crafting great beer and creating memorable experiences for our guests, and we’re always on the lookout for enthusiastic and dedicated individuals to help us do just that! Whether you’re interested in a front-of-house role, engaging with our customers, or a back-of-house position, helping to create our delicious brews and dishes, we want to hear from you!
