Culinary Operations Leader — Paid Vacation & Medical

Hillstone Restaurant Group; Napa (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Comprehensive medical plan

Dining credit

Job summary

Hillstone Restaurant Group in Napa, CA is seeking a skilled Culinary Manager to uphold our standards of culinary excellence and ensure smooth kitchen operation in a fast-paced, high-volume dining environment.

This role leads daily kitchen activities, trains and inspires a diverse culinary team, manages food costs and inventory, and enforces health and safety standards while delivering top-quality plates to guests. Newly selected managers will receive 8 weeks of on-site rotational training.

Qualifications

• Experience in hospitality or similar high-volume restaurant role.
• Strong leadership to inspire a diverse team.
• In-depth knowledge of culinary techniques and food safety.
• Excellent organizational and time management in a fast-paced setting.
• Financial acumen including budgeting, cost control and inventory.
• Effective communication with team members and departments.
• Availability to work evenings, weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily kitchen operations, including food prep, cooking, and plating.
• Lead and motivate a culinary team with training and guidance.
• Collaborate with management to maintain taste and presentation standards.
• Monitor inventory, order supplies, and manage food costs.
• Enforce health and safety standards and regulatory compliance.
• Foster positive teamwork and open communication.

Skills

Leadership

Culinary techniques

Food safety regulations

Budgeting

Inventory management

Communication

Job description

Hillstone Restaurant Group in Napa, CA is seeking a skilled Culinary Manager to uphold our standards of culinary excellence and ensure smooth kitchen operation in a fast-paced, high-volume dining environment.

This role leads daily kitchen activities, trains and inspires a diverse culinary team, manages food costs and inventory, and enforces health and safety standards while delivering top-quality plates to guests. Newly selected managers will receive 8 weeks of on-site rotational training.