Sous Chef - Black Stallion Estate Winery, Napa Job Details | Delicato Family Wines

Work LocationNapa, CAPosition PurposeUnder minimal supervision, the Sous Chef position produces and supervises the making of the food for Francis Ford Coppola Winery or Black Stallion Winery. The Sous Chef ensures that standards of cleanliness are met for the kitchen spaces. The Sous Chef oversees the tasks of Expeditors, Cooks, and Dishwashers.Functional ResponsibilityAssigns daily tasks and monitors the output of the team to meet production requirementsLeads in a constructive manner by example; demonstrates and encourages a strong work ethic and fosters an environment of trust and respectGuides team in the proper use of assets and resources to avoid waste and ensure cost-effective operationsProvides immediate feedback and directly assists team to maintain level of productivity and deliver daily resultsInforms supervisor of staffing needsEnsures employees have a safe, healthy, and rewarding work environment; provides applicable safety training and resolves/reports safety issues to managementSupports change initiatives and company decisions in an effective mannerCommunicates closely with supervisor regarding employee issues, concerns, and complaints in an objective and confidential mannerMaintains company and regulatory compliance during day-day-operations and advises supervisor of any infractions; assigns and monitors employee breaks and lunches and provides backup reliefAdheres to departmental GPS (Performance Management) guidelines and ensures proper GPS documentation; trains employees to do the job; identifies and makes suggestions for training needs and development opportunitiesEssential DutiesLeads the Culinary Safety program by conducting 1:1 Tailgate Topics with each of the Culinary StaffEnsures the Monthly Inventory is completed and entered into the Shared DriveInputs Maintenance requests and works with outside vendors or the internal Maintenance Department to ensure that issues are resolvedPrepares food for the different food outlets as specified by the Kitchen ManagerOversees the preparation and production of food by cooks for service in any of the culinary outletsMaintains cleanliness of kitchen spaces by delegating cooks and dishwashers cleaning assignmentsMaintains high quality and consistency in all Kitchen projectsAssigns food preparation tasks to cooksReceives deliveries, ensuring the accuracy of the orders, and putting product away in accordance with the Health Department standardsPlaces orders every night for items needed in the kitchen from all purveyors for meat, seafood, vegetables, pantry items, etc. while managing inventory levelsTrains and teaches new staff on all the different stationsWorks in a safe manner and sets a good example for other employees in completing tasks in the safest wayAlerts Kitchen Manager of any equipment issues or troublesCommunicates clearly and respectfully with all members of the Front of the House and Back of the House TeamsCreates specials approved by the Kitchen Manager to offer in the food outlets on propertyMinimizes waste during food preparation and oversees cooks not wasting food productsOther duties may be assignedNon-Essential Duties* Other duties may be assignedMinimum RequirementsEducation and ExperienceHigh school degree, GED equivalent, or equivalent experienceDegree from a Culinary institute or a minimum of 5 years working in a fast-paced kitchen environment3+ years of leadership experienceCertificates and Licenses* Food Handler Manager CertificateKnowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesBasic English speaking and reading skills desiredKnowledge of safe food handling, preparation procedures, safe handling, and precautionary procedures of chemicals, detergents, and sanitizersUnderstanding of use, operations, and care for all kitchen equipmentMastery of knife skills and cooking termsWorking knowledge of hot and cold food preparations, seasoning, vinaigrettes, soups, sauces, stocks, vegetable preparations, basic butchery, and meat and fish cookeryKnowledge and excellent execution of sanitation rulesWorking ConditionsRestaurant working envirnmentIndoor and outdoor environment with exposure to the elements/temperature variationsRequired to wear PPE (Personal Protective Equipment)Work in close quarters or confined spacesExposure to varying levels of dust, chemicals, fumes, gases, and noisy equipmentExposure to flames and oil splatterMust wear closed toed shoesWork StandardsActs in a manner reflective of the Company culture of High Moral Standards, Innovation and Continuous Evolution, Trust in Team, Continuous Improvement, and Sustainable RelationshipsCommunicates, interacts, and works effectively with others; receptive to feedback and coaching; voices concerns in a constructive mannerDemonstrates commitment to safety first; communicates safety concerns; promotes a safe work environment based on established safety standards and trainingFollows all Company policies and proceduresAdditional CommentsManagement retains the discretion to add to or change the duties of the position at any timeCalifornia Pay Transparency Disclaimer: This is a Non-Exempt position. The pay range for this position is $26.78 to $41.86. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role. Actual placement within range will be contingent upon a number of factors, including but not limited to the candidate's qualifications, education, experience, internal equity and alignment with market data.Delicato Family Wines offers its employees a generous and comprehensive benefits package. The core health insurance components include medical, dental and vision, where Delicato covers nearly the entire cost for employees and a large percentage for dependents. Additional health benefits include life, disability and flexible spending accounts. Other benefits include 401(k) with generous company match, discretionary profit sharing, paid time off (PTO), paid holidays, wine & merchandise discounts, tuition reimbursement, gym discounts & many more.NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIESPlease note that we do not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Recruitment Services Agreement, we will not consider, or agree to, payment of any referral compensation or recruiter fee. In the event that a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement, we explicitly reserve the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency.Delicato Family Wines is an Equal Opportunity Employer.#UncorkyourPotential