Chef de Cuisine
SUMMARY
Located in Rutherford, Napa Valley, Round Pond is a family-owned and managed estate with vineyards, gardens and orchards. In a region renowned for producing wines of great and complexity, our handcrafted estate wines, artisan olive oils and red wine vinegars reflect our family's dedication to producing world-class food and wine while preserving this esteemed land.
The Chef de Cuisine is an integral part of the Hospitality team and reports to the offsite Executive Chef.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Complete culinary execution of our wine & food programs. Enhances the guest experience with presentation and flavor profiles.
- Uses seasonal food pairings to complement & enhance wines, based on what is available/seasonal in the gardens.
- Day to day management of all operational aspects of the kitchen to include all ordering of food and supplies on a weekly basis.
- Maintain food and other costs to keep within designated budgets.
- Assists with recipe development/creation for our wine club shipments and our blog.
- Enforce adherence to safety procedures and cleanliness standards throughout kitchen.
- Other duties and special projects as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- College or culinary training or extensive cooking and production experience
- Minimum of 2 years in a chef position of a restaurant, tasting room, or hospitality destination; inclusive of all culinary positions from appetizers, grilling, sauté, fromage, as well as deserts and pastries.
- Food & Wine pairing knowledge is essential.
- Awareness of local, state and federal health and sanitation requirements
- Understanding of proper use of kitchen equipment, such as stoves, refrigeration, slicers and knives
- Serve Safe Certification Required
- Must be a team player, flexible, and willing to always “go the extra mile.” and have a positive attitude and outlook.
- Must be able to multi-task and remain calm under pressure.
- Valid driver’s license and clean DMV record; at least 21 years of age.
- Required to lift and move up to 40 pounds.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Strong interest and passion for developing expertise in wine and food.
- Experience with maintaining a professional demeanor that positively reflects on the company.
- Skilled in solving practical problems and dealing with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
