Sous Chef – Tasting Menu Concept

Highly creative tasting menu concept led by a respected Michelin-starred Chef is looking for a Sous Chef. This is a very special opportunity for a chef who thrives in ambitious, detail-driven kitchens and wants to continue learning and growing within a Michelin-level environment. The role will offer significant exposure to menu development, creative collaboration, and the opening of a truly special dining experience paired with a globally recognized wine program.

Ideal candidates are passionate about ingredient driven cuisine, eager to contribute ideas, and excited by the opportunity to work alongside a highly accomplished culinary team. Recent experience in 2 or 3 Star Michelin or James Beard Award winning kitchens required.


Amazing benefits as well!


Sous Chef Responsibilities:

  • Collaborate closely with the Executive Chef and Chef de Cuisine on the execution of a refined tasting menu concept
  • Participate in menu development, R&D, tastings, and seasonal menu evolution
  • Lead service and daily kitchen operations with a strong hands-on presence
  • Train, mentor, and support the development of the culinary team
  • Ensure all dishes meet the highest standards of execution, presentation, and consistency
  • Maintain organization, cleanliness, and operational excellence throughout the kitchen
  • Assist with inventory, ordering, food cost controls, and labor management
  • Help foster a culture of professionalism, accountability, and continuous improvement


Sous Chef Preferred Requirements:

  • Proven leadership experience as a Sous Chef, Junior Sous, Executive Sous Chef, Chef de Cuisine or comparable role within a Michelin-starred, Michelin-recognized, or James Beard Award-winning environment
  • Recent professional experience in past 5-6 years within a 2 or 3 star Michelin kitchen (not a brief stage)
  • Passion for creativity, technique, and ingredient-driven cooking
  • Highly collaborative with a strong desire to learn and grow
  • Experience with restaurant openings or concept development a plus
  • World-traveled culinary perspective is a plus
  • Strong work ethic, attention to detail, and sense of ownership
  • Flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays


Compensation Includes:

  • Base salary in the range of $90k-110k
  • Medical, dental, and vision benefits
  • Discretionary bonus
  • Generous PTO, including paid holidays
  • 401k with matching
  • Relocation assistance

Location Napa, CA

Sector BOH

Work type Permanent

Reference JOB-4402

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