Resident Wine Chef

Located in Fairfield, CA

Salary: $40.00-$45.00

Job Title:                            Resident Wine Chef

Reports To:                       Director of Culinary and Events

 

Pay Grade:                        Requested hourly $40 - 45/hour, 32 - 40 Hours per week

 

 

Job Summary:

The Resident Winery Chef supports the preparation and execution of the winery’s culinary programs, including daily wine and food pairings for tasting room guests, trade lunches and dinners, internal department meals, and wine club and marketing events. This position requires strong supervisory skills, business acumen, organization, hands-on culinary expertise, attention to detail, and the ability to perform consistently in a guest-facing environment. The role is essential to delivering polished, hospitality-driven experiences while maintaining kitchen organization, quality standards, and operational efficiency. Availability Friday through Sunday, including frequent evenings, is required.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Culinary Production (100%)

• Work closely with the Director of Culinary and Events to create and develop overarching culinary vision of the department.
• Lead daily culinary operations and service execution to include:
  • Supervision and hands-on-execution of daily Wine and Food Pairings
  • Private event planning preparation and execution
  • Daily and weekly orders, inventory and organization
• Schedule and daily supervise culinary staff and maintain consistency over time
• Prepare, plate and present wine and food pairing experiences Wednesday - Sunday with consistency, precision, and professionalism.
• Conduct daily inventories of prepared food for culinary options for the tasting room, events, and the wine and food pairing.
• Conduct all ordering, receiving, and proper storage of food products
• Maintain high culinary standards for flavor, technique, presentation, and cleanliness.
• Maintain kitchen organization, sanitation, and food safety standards in compliance with health regulations.
• Contribute to a positive, professional kitchen culture with a strong sense of teamwork and accountability

Job Requirements:

• CA State-approved Managerial Food Safety Certification or the ability to obtain certification within 90 days; continued employment is contingent upon successful completion.
• Valid CA Driver’s License and clean driving record.

Safety:

Each individual at the company has a role in making sure our workplaces are safe and is responsible for understanding and practicing all safety procedures. We value safe work practices and encourage open communication to ensure a strong safety culture. Each employee is expected to:

1. Maintain a safe, professional, orderly, and clean working environment; tidy up work areas throughout shift/workday.
2. Train staff on safety policies and guidelines for personal and guest safety.
3. Follow all safety policies and procedures for the department as well as general safety protocols.
4. Conduct and participate in safety training.
5. Wear all required personal protective equipment (PPE as needed).
6. Practice good environmental stewardship across worksite(s).
7. Promptly communicate all safety near misses, injuries, and safety concerns to management.

Position Specifications:

Education and Experience

• Minimum 5 years Professional Kitchen experience.
• Computer proficiency: Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, and Zoom.
• Proven ability to execute consistently in a high-quality, guest-facing environment
• Previous experience as a Sous Chef in a quality-driven kitchen
• Wine knowledge preferred.

Skills and Competencies

• Strong foundational culinary skills with a solid understanding of cooking techniques and kitchen operations
• High level of organization, cleanliness, and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently while also taking direction and feedback
• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up 50 lbs

Scheduling

• Wednesday – Sunday: 8:00 am – 4:30 pm

Physical and Mental Requirements:

The traditional methods of performing job functions for this position are reflected below. Alternatives to the following methods may be used only with the company’s acceptance of specifically requested “reasonable accommodations,” when such accommodations do not create an “undue hardship.”

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