Sous Chef - Violetto Restaurant | Award Winning Fine Dining
Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $56,700.00 - $76,500.00
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
competitive pay
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401k plan
Hyatt travel perks
Career development opportunities
Job Description
Alila Napa Valley is a Forbes 4-Star luxury resort located in St. Helena, California, renowned for blending luxury with sustainability and personalized service. As part of the Hyatt family, Alila Napa Valley offers guests a unique experience surrounded by the breathtaking beauty of Napa Valley's vineyards and rolling hills. This boutique resort is distinguished not only by its stunning location but also by its commitment to excellence in hospitality, high standards in culinary offerings, and a deeply people-first culture that supports professional development and growth for its team members. Hyatt's mission is to provide caring, attentive service that creates meaningful... Show More
Job Requirements
- 2-4 years of previous sous chef or culinary leadership experience in a fine dining setting
- food safety manager certification (ServSafe or equivalent) required
- culinary degree or formal apprenticeship preferred
- excellent organizational and time management skills
- proven ability to lead, motivate, and inspire a diverse culinary team
- deep understanding of classical technique, modern plating, and ingredient-focused cuisine
Job Qualifications
- 2-4 years of previous sous chef or culinary leadership experience in a fine dining setting
- deep understanding of classical technique, modern plating, and ingredient-focused cuisine
- proven ability to lead, motivate, and inspire a diverse culinary team
- excellent organizational and time management skills
- food safety manager certification (ServSafe or equivalent) required
- culinary degree or formal apprenticeship preferred
Job Duties
- Lead daily back-of-house operations, including prep, service, and line execution
- maintain quality, consistency, and timing in all dishes served
- collaborate on menu development, seasonal updates, and special offerings
- manage inventory, ordering, and cost controls with a focus on sustainability and sourcing
- uphold and enforce food safety, cleanliness, and service standards in line with luxury dining expectations
- train and mentor kitchen team members, ensuring alignment with fine dining standards
- foster a kitchen culture that values precision, professionalism, and creativity
- support senior leadership by developing and assuming basic management responsibilities
- assume the role of liaison between all departments within the culinary division and all other hotel departments
- supervise the preparation and cooking of various food items
- develop and implement creative menu items that adhere to Hyatt brand standards
- plan, coordinate and implement special events and holiday functions
- manage hourly kitchen employees through scheduling, payroll, training, coaching, evaluating and hiring
- may manage other key culinary leadership roles including supervisor and other less senior Sous Chefs
- lead and coach the team towards achieving exceptional guest service and employee satisfaction results
- monitor food production, ordering, cost, and quality and consistency on a daily basis
- ensure proper safety and sanitation of all kitchen facilities and equipment
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Experience
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