Sous Chef

Chef Thomas Keller's Yountville restaurant, Ad Hoc, is seeking enthusiastic and capable individuals who are passionate about food, beverage and hospitality to join the culinary brigade as a Sous Chef. 
 
Opened in 2006 and originally intended as a temporary concept, Ad Hoc presents the American comfort food of Chef Keller's childhood in a casual dining setting. The restaurant's daily-changing four-course menu is served family-style, capturing the conviviality of home.

As a member of the culinary leadership team, this individual must be an independent worker and possess proven management skills. In this role, you will work closely with the Chef de Cuisine to oversee and manage all aspects of the kitchen. You will uphold the company’s standards of food quality and cleanliness while consistently training and mentoring the team to help them exceed their personal and professional goals. 

Qualified individuals should possess a strong attention to detail, organization and cleanliness. In addition to technical skill of a minimum of 5 years of experience, the individual must have strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to be a strong team collaborator. 
 

Responsibilities:

• Team Management: Oversee production and service teams, ensuring seamless operation and coordination. You will be leading a dynamic team, ensuring the highest standards of performance.
• Collaboration: Ensure all demands and requests are met with flexibility and precision. Your ability to adapt and respond quickly to various demands will be crucial.
• Adaptability: Handle a variety of tasks, always adhering to our high standards. You must be ready to respond to the kitchen's dynamic needs.
• Leadership: Lead by example while being open to continuous learning. Foster a structured environment where systems are crucial yet provide the flexibility for creative input and menu changes. 
• Quality Assurance: Maintain the highest standards in cleanliness, organization, and technical execution, ensuring every product meets Ad Hoc standards.
• Administrative Duties: Complete performance counseling paperwork, manage ordering, and oversee inventory responsibilities.

Chef Keller’s collection of restaurants is founded on a culture of mentorship and provides a solid foundation of skills to support the culinary profession. We are proud to offer:

• 401K and the opportunity to receive up to 4.0% of your salary as matching contributions
• Competitive health insurance options, with employer contributions toward your premium based on the plan you choose*
• Voluntary plans such as vision, life and AD&D insurance, accident, hospitalization, critical illness plans, pet insurance and long-term disability insurance
• Opportunities for growth and advancement
• Daily family meal
• Scholarship programs
• Peer mentorship program
• Employee discounts at Chef Thomas Keller’s casual properties
• Gym membership discount

Who we are:

With more than 10 properties and 800 employees, the Thomas Keller Restaurant Group (TKRG) has grown from one restaurant to a large family of businesses.

TKRG proudly represents The French Laundry, Per Se, The Surf Club Restaurant, Bouchon Bistro, Bouchon Bakery, Ad Hoc and RO Restaurant & Lounge. The properties and people Chef Keller inspires are known for setting new standards in cuisine, service and employment experiences. Our goal is to collaborate with talented restaurant professionals and offer opportunities to learn and grow within the hospitality profession. As we have expanded over time, the expectations that set apart our restaurants have not changed: ensuring that every guest feels special, and every guest experience is exceptional. A guest can walk into The French Laundry or one of the Bouchon Bakeries and have the most enjoyable, unique and memorable experience. A chef will find the same blue aprons and green tape in each of our kitchens—symbols of a common striving for excellence. Outside the kitchens, every action we take must reflect the generosity, nurturing and finesse within. As members of the TKRG family, we have the responsibility to ensure this consistency. Beyond it all is a mission, perhaps summed up best by Chef Keller himself. “To make people happy, one guest at a time,” he says. “That is what cooking is all about.”

Looking for other opportunities with our group? Check out open positions on: ThomasKeller.com/careers

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.

*Company contribution depends on your plan selection. Benefit offerings are subject to change over time.