Restaurant Chef – Crush Ultra Lounge

Pacific Hospitality Group is a distinguished owner/operator company known for its family-focused values and long-term investment approach. We prioritize sustainable growth and long-term value creation while enriching the lives of our team members and guests. Committed to offering memorable experiences, giving back to our communities, and honoring God in everything we do, Pacific Hospitality Group has built a reputation based on integrity, compliance, principled entrepreneurship, and customer focus. Our values also emphasize knowledge, humility, respect, change, and fulfillment, creating a work environment where employees feel valued and inspired to grow. As a hospitality company, we operate a variety of properties including resorts, spas, and dining establishments that offer unique, high-quality guest experiences and invest heavily in the development of our people and culture.

We are currently seeking an experienced and passionate Restaurant Chef for Crush Ultra Lounge, located at the Meritage Resort & Spa in Napa Valley. Crush Ultra Lounge is a dynamic social destination where elevated dining, handcrafted cocktails, and vibrant nightlife seamlessly blend to create an energetic atmosphere that draws locals and visitors alike. The lounge specializes in inventive small plates, shareable favorites, late-night dining, and specialty events that continually surprise and delight guests. The Restaurant Chef role is a critical leadership position responsible for managing the day-to-day culinary operations, ensuring exceptional food quality and consistency, and fostering an inspiring kitchen environment. With a salary of $80,000, this role offers an exciting leadership opportunity for a hands-on culinary professional who thrives in fast-paced, high-volume settings.

As the Restaurant Chef at Crush Ultra Lounge, you will work closely with the Executive Chef and Executive Sous Chef to build seasonal menus, produce special event offerings, and drive new culinary initiatives. Your leadership will be instrumental in coaching and developing a motivated culinary team, maintaining high standards of food safety and sanitation, controlling food costs and labor productivity, and collaborating with the front-of-house team to deliver an outstanding dining experience. You will lead by example, inspiring your team through clear communication, organization, and management practices, while nurturing a culture of accountability, continuous learning, and operational excellence. The role demands a combination of creativity, strategic thinking, and hands-on expertise, making it ideal for candidates who are committed to excellence and passionate about mentoring and growing culinary talent.

Crush Ultra Lounge values individuals who remain calm under pressure, practice thoughtful decision-making, and take pride in cultivating memorable guest experiences. The position requires a balance of creativity in the kitchen and strong operational skills, including inventory management and adherence to health regulations. Candidates should be eager to contribute to a collaborative environment where teamwork and respect are core to success. If you are looking to elevate your culinary leadership career within a well-respected hospitality group, this role at Crush Ultra Lounge offers the perfect platform to make a significant impact in a premier resort dining venue.