Jacuzzi Chef de Cuisine (Sonoma, CA)

SUMMARY
The Chef position will ensure the proper running of the kitchen and food program. This includes maintaining inventory levels, cleanliness, and safety of food products and kitchen; training of kitchen staff for safe handling. Close collaboration with Kitchen Coordinator and management team will be required to run the program efficiently.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Uphold company standard for customer service as it relates to food program.
• Responsible for upkeep of cleanliness of kitchen and sets standards for safe service.
• Responsible for inventory of kitchen items and supplies, including monitoring of expiration dates for food products.
• Responsible for routine upkeep of kitchen equipment. Reports issues and schedules maintenance promptly as needed.
• Oversee ordering, receipt, storage of food product in collaborations with Tasting Room Managers, based on reservations and expected visitation.
• Ensure quality and cost standards are consistently maintained.
• Responsible for assembly of seasonal food options for Cline Family Cellars and Jacuzzi Family Vineyards. Prepare daily pre-lists to avoid running out of product.
• Schedule additional kitchen help in collaboration with Housekeeping Manager and Tasting Room Managers.
• Train, oversee and set standard for any kitchen help to maximize productivity & ensure safety procedures are maintained at all times.
• Assist in training and supervision of kitchen staff
• Assists with recipe development and creation.
• Assists with development of seasonal food and wine pairing.
• Responsible for keeping all costs within designated budgets.
• Additional duties and special projects as requested by management.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum 3+ years’ experience in the field with proven track record of service excellence.
• Knowledge of wines, winemaking and food & wine pairing is essential.
• Knowledge of safe and sanitary food handling practices. ServeSafe/Food Handler certificate required (Manager Level).
• High level of quality and consistency in food preparation and presentation, with attention to detail.
• Strong work ethics, professional and positive can-do attitude.
• Great communications skills & genuine team player.
• Hard worker, able to shift priorities quickly & remain calm under pressure.
• Previous experience as chef in a winery a plus.
• Experience with winery events a plus.

REQUIREMENTS:
Experience, Knowledge, and Skills?

• Ability to work independently and solely in the kitchen
• Ability to describe the wines, olive oil and vinegars, along with our winemaking techniques, the winery and its family history. Training will be provided.
• Position requires to operate food preparation appliances and machinery, tolerate exposure to changes in temperature, and be able perform daily repetitive hand movements as it pertains to food preparation.
• Must be flexible with shift and schedule availability to include weekends and holidays.
• Punctuality and timekeeping.
• Candidate must be organized, flexible and open to suggestion from supervisors, peers and customers.
• Must be able to handle high-volume/fast pace rushes during peak hours.

Physical Demands

• Continuous standing. Frequent walking, standing in one place.
• Frequent bending, twisting and reaching above and below shoulder level.
• Occasional kneeling, crawling and climbing may be required.
• Ability to lift or carry up to 20 pounds frequently and occasionally lift or carry 21-50 pounds.
• Ability to push or pull up to 20 pounds frequently and occasionally push or pull 21-50 pounds.

Pay Range: $30 - $35/hour (Depends on Experience)

Cline Family Cellars provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This is a non-management position
This is a part time position