Sous Chef - Black Stallion Estate Winery, Napa

Delicato Family Wines is a prestigious wine company renowned for its commitment to quality, innovation, and sustainability within the Napa Valley and beyond. Home to iconic wineries such as Francis Ford Coppola Winery and Black Stallion Winery, the company prides itself on blending fine winemaking traditions with modern practices. With a strong presence in the wine industry, Delicato Family Wines offers an environment where professionalism, passion for the craft, and teamwork are at the core of its culture. The company operates with a dedication to maintaining high moral standards, continuous improvement, and fostering lasting relationships with employees, partners, and customers alike.

The Sous Chef position at Delicato Family Wines is a vital role based in Napa, CA, offering both the challenge and reward of working in a dynamic culinary setting within the winery environment. This position involves producing and supervising food preparation for both Francis Ford Coppola Winery and Black Stallion Winery. The Sous Chef plays a critical leadership role in ensuring high standards of food quality and kitchen cleanliness are consistently met. Reporting under minimal supervision, the incumbent oversees a diverse culinary team, including Expeditors, Cooks, and Dishwashers, ensuring smooth kitchen operations aligned with company policies and health regulations. This role demands excellent organizational, leadership, and culinary skills to maintain seamless service across the winery's food outlets.

In this role, the Sous Chef will assign daily tasks, monitor team performance, and provide constructive feedback while fostering an environment of mutual trust and respect. They are responsible for managing kitchen resources to avoid waste, ensuring productivity, and maintaining safety standards. Additionally, the position requires proactive communication with kitchen management regarding staffing and operational issues. Essential duties include leading the Culinary Safety program, coordinating monthly inventory, handling maintenance requests, and preparing food for diverse culinary outlets. The Sous Chef is involved in training new staff and ensuring adherence to sanitation and safety guidelines, contributing significantly to the winery's culinary excellence and guest experience.

This is a Non-Exempt position with a competitive pay range from $26.78 to $41.86 per hour, reflecting the candidate's qualifications, experience, and alignment with market standards. Delicato Family Wines offers a comprehensive benefits package that highlights its commitment to employee well-being, including medical, dental, vision coverage, life and disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) with company match, discretionary profit sharing, paid time off, holidays, and various discounts. This vibrant role offers a unique opportunity to be part of a respected winery team while advancing culinary leadership skills in a fast-paced, rewarding environment.