Sous Chef - Lead Fine-Dining Kitchen in Wine Country

El Dorado Hotel & Kitchen; Villa Grande (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401k Retirement savings

Travel and dining discount

Milestone years bonus

Job summary

El Dorado Kitchen in Sonoma is seeking a Sous Chef to help lead our award-winning culinary team. You will supervise line cooks, ensure top-quality dishes, and support the Executive Chef in menu development and the upcoming kitchen renovation. Strong leadership and experience in fast-paced dining are essential.

The role requires flexibility to work nights, weekends, holidays, and weddings, with a focus on brunch and dinner service. English/Spanish bilingual skills are a plus in our diverse team.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3+ years experience in a high-volume fine dining restaurant.
• Flexible schedule, including nights, weekends and holidays.
• Bilingual preferred (English/Spanish).

Responsibilities

• Oversee preparation of food to order, ensuring high standards of quality, speed and taste.
• Ensure recipes and procedures are followed; demonstrate leadership in the kitchen.
• Supervise kitchen personnel and, in the Chef's absence, manage all kitchen operations.

Skills

Communication

Calm under pressure

Problem solving

Judgment

Detail orientation

Leadership

Team player

Flexibility

Multitasking

Vendor coordination

Basic computer skills

Tools

Recipe systems

Job description

El Dorado Kitchen in Sonoma is seeking a Sous Chef to help lead our award-winning culinary team. You will supervise line cooks, ensure top-quality dishes, and support the Executive Chef in menu development and the upcoming kitchen renovation. Strong leadership and experience in fast-paced dining are essential.

The role requires flexibility to work nights, weekends, holidays, and weddings, with a focus on brunch and dinner service. English/Spanish bilingual skills are a plus in our diverse team.