Job Description

Job Title: Executive Sous Chef

Location: Yountville, California

Salary Range: $90,000 – $105,000 (DOE)

Employment Type: Full-Time, On-Site

About the Opportunity

A prestigious and highly acclaimed restaurant in Yountville, CA, is seeking an experienced and passionate Executive Sous Chef to join its culinary leadership team. This is a rare opportunity to work in the heart of Napa Valley’s fine dining scene, contributing to an innovative, seasonal, and locally sourced menu in a high-volume, chef-driven kitchen.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Executive Chef on menu development, culinary innovation, and execution.
• Lead and mentor a team of sous chefs, line cooks, and kitchen staff to uphold the highest standards of food quality, consistency, and presentation.
• Oversee daily kitchen operations including prep, service, and closing procedures.
• Maintain inventory levels, control food and labor costs, and ensure proper ordering and storage of products.
• Ensure all food safety, cleanliness, and sanitation standards are met in compliance with local health regulations.
• Foster a positive, professional, and respectful kitchen culture that emphasizes continuous learning and growth.
• Step in to run service or stations as needed during peak hours or staff shortages.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive culinary experience, including 2+ years in a sous chef or executive sous chef role in a fine dining or Michelin-recommended kitchen.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and team-building skills.
• Expertise in French or California cuisine preferred, with an emphasis on local, seasonal ingredients.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work collaboratively across departments.
• ServSafe or Food Handler Certification (or ability to obtain).

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