Chef de Cuisine

Thomas Keller Restaurant Group; Yountville (CA); On-site; USD 105,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunities for growth and advancement

Peer mentorship

Scholarship programs

Competitive health insurance

401(K) with matching contributions

Employee discounts

Family meal

Complimentary parking

Job summary

A renowned restaurant group in Yountville, CA, is seeking a Chef de Cuisine to lead their fine dining kitchen. The ideal candidate will have 5–7 years of experience in fine dining and proven management skills. Responsibilities include overseeing operations, menu development, and staff training. This position offers a competitive salary, benefits, and opportunities for growth within the organization.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of experience in a fine dining environment.
• Proven management skills and ability to work independently.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and learning skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the kitchen as a Chef de Cuisine.
• Manage day-to-day operations of a fine dining kitchen.
• Oversee menu development, ingredient sourcing, and quality control.
• Mentor and train kitchen staff.
• Collaborate with culinary leadership on restaurant vision.

Skills

5–7 years of experience in a fine dining environment

Proven management skills

Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Job description

Chef de Cuisine – Thomas Keller Restaurant Group

Thomas Keller Restaurant Group is seeking a Chef de Cuisine who is enthusiastic about food, beverage, and hospitality to join the team.

Pay Range

• $105,000.00/yr – $115,000.00/yr (base pay) – actual compensation will be based on skills and experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the kitchen as a Chef de Cuisine.
• Manage day‑to‑day operations of a fine dining kitchen.
• Oversee menu development, ingredient sourcing, and quality control.
• Mentor and train kitchen staff to maintain high standards.
• Collaborate with culinary leadership to advance the restaurant’s culinary vision.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of experience in a fine dining environment.
• Proven management skills and ability to work independently.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and learning skills.

Benefits

• Opportunities for growth and advancement.
• Peer mentorship.
• Scholarship programs.
• 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, short‑ and long‑term disability insurance, and pet insurance.
• 401(K) with no waiting periods and opportunity to receive up to 4% of salary as matching contributions.
• Employee discounts at Chef Thomas Keller’s casual properties.
• Family meal.
• Complimentary parking.

Our company culture is founded on mentorship and providing a solid foundation of skills to support our profession.

Who we are: The Thomas Keller Restaurant Group (TKRG) has grown from one restaurant to a large family of businesses with more than 10 properties and 800 employees. We proudly represent The French Laundry, Per Se, The Surf Club Restaurant, Bouchon Bistro, Bouchon Bakery, Ad Hoc, and RO Restaurant & Lounge.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer 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.

Location: Yountville, CA.