General Manager

David Bekkering

David, or "Bekks" as his friends lovingly call him, has returned to his roots in the Okanagan after spending time in Calgary and Vancouver, and has brought some of that flare along with him.

He has had the privilege to train in amazing environments like the J.W. Marriott, Hy's Steakhouse and five years at the Fairmont Chateau Whistler, and is excited to use his expertise and experience to re-energize our incredible staff and promote a new and exciting atmosphere at Erica Jane.

When he's not shaking your hand at the front door chances are he's watching his beloved Blue Jays (win or lose as a true fan does)

Stop on by and say hi, he can't wait to make some new friends and reconnect with some old ones!

Chef

Dan Carkner

Chef Dan Carkner’s culinary story began far from the traditional classroom - on the ski hills of Banff, where adventure, community, and the energy of hospitality first sparked his love for cooking. That early passion led him to formal training at the Culinary Institute of Canada in Prince Edward Island, where he honed the technical craft and discipline that continue to shape his culinary philosophy today.

Dan’s career has taken him coast to coast, from the vibrant kitchens of Nova Scotia, to the political epicenter of Parliament Hill in Ottawa, to establishing his presence in the Okanagan culinary scene. Most recently, Dan served as Executive Chef at The Modest Butcher at Mt. Boucherie Estate Winery, where he led with creativity, respect for local ingredients, and an elevated but playful approach to food.

Now at Erica Jane Restaurant in Kelowna, Chef Dan brings a fresh perspective rooted in seasonality, simplicity, and a deep appreciation for the shared experience of a meal.

His menus are expressive without being pretentious, anchored in bold flavours, beautiful ingredients, and the intention of bringing people together.

At the heart of Dan’s cooking is joy.

Joy in craft. Joy in Leadership.  Joy in connection. Joy in feeding others well!

We are honoured to welcome him to the Erica Jane family.