Demi Sous Chef, Far Niente Wine Estates Far Niente Wine Estates | Napa ValleyWith three stunning wine estates and a growing luxury portfolio, Far Niente Wine Estates is expanding our culinary team — and we’re looking for a passionate, talented
Demi Sous Chef to help bring exceptional food and wine experiences to life.
This is an opportunity to work alongside a collaborative culinary team in one of Napa Valley’s most iconic wine estates while enjoying something increasingly rare in hospitality: genuine work-life balance. Here, you’ll find a supportive culture, meaningful career growth, and a schedule designed to allow for more evenings at home.
Why Join Far Niente Wine Estates?• Competitive culinary opportunity within a luxury hospitality environment
• 3 weeks of paid vacation to start + 11 paid holidays
• Limited late nights and a schedule that supports work-life balance
• Positive, team-oriented culture focused on respect, collaboration, and excellence
• Opportunity to grow within an expanding collection of world-class wine estates
About the Role
The Demi Sous Chef provides key support to the Executive Chef in executing daily culinary operations across our winery estates. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys creating memorable guest experiences, and brings both creativity and precision to the kitchen.
What You’ll Do
• Partner with the Executive Chef to execute seasonal culinary programs and elevated guest experiences
• Assist with food preparation, plating, and service execution
• Organize daily kitchen operations to ensure exceptional culinary offerings for guests
• Support private events and winery hospitality experiences
• Help maintain kitchen inventory, equipment, and organization standards
• Lead by example while supporting and collaborating with the culinary team
What Makes You Successful
You bring a passion for hospitality, strong culinary fundamentals, and a commitment to teamwork and excellence. You are organized, adaptable, and motivated to continuously elevate the guest experience.
Our organizational culture is built upon a strong foundation of shared commitments: • Demonstrates ownership of job responsibilities through focus, determination, and attention to detail.
• Demonstrates an attitude of teamwork by working collaboratively with peers to identify positive solutions to problems or issues.
• Displays trust in their actions, having the confidence to know that we are all working for the benefit of each other.
• Brings forward ideas for improvement and ways to increase efficiency. Is open to new ideas and positive change.
• Strives to elevate their performance and welcomes feedback. Is receptive to changing needs and priorities.
• Demonstrates respect for peers and colleagues, embraces differences and strives for understanding.
• Shows care and responsibility for the resources that have been provided to them and aids in our efforts for social responsibility and being environmentally conscious.
• Acts with integrity, honesty, and fairness, working towards achieving personal achievement rather than public attention.
• Demonstrates pride in their work while striving for excellence.
Qualifications
• 3+ years of experience in a similar culinary role
• Culinary training or degree preferred
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work on your feet throughout the shift
About Far Niente Wine EstatesFar Niente Wine Estates represents more than 135 years of Napa Valley excellence, craftsmanship, and stewardship. From the historic Far Niente winery in Oakville to our growing portfolio of renowned wineries — including Nickel & Nickel, Bella Union, EnRoute, Post & Beam, and Dolce — we are united by a commitment to exceptional hospitality, sustainability, and world-class wines.We believe our people are at the heart of our success. That’s why we foster a culture grounded in collaboration, authenticity, respect, and continuous growth.Join us and become part of a team shaping the future of luxury wine hospitality. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to inclusion. We work to create an environment of fair 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.
