Executive Sous Chef - Arch & Tower

Job Description

Company Summary

We’re the producers, creators and marketers of beer, wine and spirts brands that people love. At Constellation Brands, we’re driven to push boundaries and think beyond today to deliver products and experiences that resonate now, tomorrow and well into the future. Because of this approach, we’re the fastest-growing large CPG company in the U.S. at retail, with operations in the U.S., Mexico, New Zealand and Italy. Our premium portfolio of iconic brands like Corona Extra, Modelo Especial, Kim Crawford, Robert Mondavi, Meiomi, The Prisoner, SVEDKA Vodka, High West Whiskey, and more drive industry-leading growth for us today. But we’re just getting started. Our ability to stay on the forefront of consumer trends has fueled our success since our founding in 1945 and will guide us in creating the next generation of products and experiences Worth Reaching For.

Position Summary

Arch & Tower is looking for an experienced Sous Chef with the ability to support, lead, and inspire the kitchen team. The ideal candidate will possess high-level cooking skills, a keen eye for detail, and the ability to work well under high-pressure situations. This role is responsible for ensuring a sensational culinary experience. To be successful in this position, we're looking for someone who has an understanding of menu creation, inter-departmental collaboration, food cost management, health and safety codes and employee relations. This role requires exceptional communication and organizations skills, the ability to motivate teams and a desire to provide an epic guest experience.

Responsibilities

•    Provide food preparation duties as assigned by Winery Chef
•    Assist with delivery and/or pickup of food/event supplies as needed
•    Maintain recipes and menus to be served to hospitality guests and at events as assigned by Winery Chef
•    Regularly develop, test, and implement new recipes to pair with Robert Mondavi Winery wines.
•    Provide dishwashing and kitchen cleaning duties as assigned by Winery Chef
•    Inventory kitchen supplies on a monthly basis
•    Ensures kitchen is maintained at a safety and health standard consistent with the standard of Robert Mondavi Winery 
•    Assist with setting up and breaking down of meal service, tastings, and events
•    Assist with stocking of wines at all venues
•    Assist with cleaning projects as assigned
•    Assist other Constellation Brands, Inc. properties as required
•    Assist in supervising temporary or on-call kitchen Help in the absence of the Winery Chef

Minimum Qualifications

•    Minimum 2 years’ experience in a professional kitchen   
•    Degree from an established Culinary Academy recommended
•    Current Food Handlers or ServSafe Certificate 
•    Must have culinary skills 
•    Must know and understand meal preparation with regard to timing and logistics
•    Solid organizational and time management skills
•    Must make decisions with good judgment and maturity
•    Effective written and verbal English skills
•    Must have knowledge of state and federal laws concerning safety, sanitation, and cross-contamination and must abide by these laws
•    Must be creative and motivated about food and wine pairings

Physical Requirements/Work Environment

•    Able to work in a standing position for long periods of time
•    Must have a valid California Driver’s License with clean driving record 
•    Must be 21 years of age
•    Ability and desire to work extended hours of operation
•    Must be willing to work evenings, weekends, holidays
•    Able to lift 45lbs

Location

Napa, California

Additional Locations

Job Type

Full time

Job Area

Hospitality & Retail

The salary range for this role is:

$69,500.00 - $102,100.00

This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting.  We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range, and the range may be modified in the future. An employee’s pay position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but limited to, the prevailing minimum wage for the location, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, any collective bargaining agreements, and business or organizational needs. We offer comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, 401(k), and any other benefits to eligible employees.

Note: No amount of pay i