Sous Chef - Robert Mondavi Winery

Constellation Brands; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 37,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical/dental/vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Constellation Brands is seeking a Sous Chef to work closely with the Chef de Cuisine in Oakville, California, preparing meals that showcase our wines. You will manage food prep, service execution, and cleaning tasks while supporting events and tastings at multiple venues.

The role requires a minimum of two years in a professional kitchen, culinary training, and ServSafe certification. You will organize recipes, maintain safety standards, and assist in supervising kitchen staff during busy

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in a professional kitchen.
• Degree from an established Culinary Academy recommended.
• Current Food Handlers or ServSafe Certificate.
• Must have culinary skills.
• Must know and understand meal preparation with regard to timing and logistics.

Responsibilities

• Provide food preparation duties as assigned by Chef de Cuisine
• Assist with delivery and/or pickup of food/event supplies as needed
• Maintain recipes and menus for hospitality guests and events
• Develop, test, and implement new recipes to pair with CWUS wines
• Provide dishwashing and kitchen cleaning duties as assigned
• Inventory kitchen supplies monthly
• Ensure kitchen safety and sanitation per CWUS standards
• Assist with setup/breakdown of meal service, tastings, and events
• Stock wines at venues
• Assist in supervising temporary or on-call kitchen staff
• Help in the absence of the Chef de Cuisine

Skills

Culinary skills

Time management

English communication

Judgment and decision making

Education

Culinary academy degree recommended

ServSafe/food handler certification

Job description

Position Summary

The Sous Chef works closely with the Chef de Cuisine to create and execute outstanding food that shows the wines well. They are responsible for various kitchen duties including food and meal preparation, execution of service, and cleaning tasks as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Provide food preparation duties as assigned by Chef de Cuisine
• Assist with delivery and/or pickup of food/event supplies as needed
• Maintain recipes and menus to be served to hospitality guests and at events as assigned by winery chef
• Regularly develop, test, and implement new recipes to pair with CWUS wines.
• Provide dishwashing and kitchen cleaning duties as assigned by Chef de Cuisine
• Inventory kitchen supplies on a monthly basis
• Ensures kitchen is maintained at a safety and health standard consistent with the standard of CWUS
• Assist with setting up and breaking down of meal service, tastings, and events
• Assist with stocking of wines at all venues
• Assist with cleaning projects as assigned
• Assist other CBUS properties as required
• Assist in supervising temporary or on-call kitchen
• Help in the absence of the Chef de Cuisine

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a professional kitchen
• Degree from an established Culinary Academy recommended
• Current Food Handlers or ServSafe Certificate
• Must have culinary skills
• Must know and understand meal preparation with regard to timing and logistics
• Solid organizational and time management skills
• Must make decisions with good judgment and maturity
• Effective written and verbal English skills
• Must have knowledge of state and federal laws concerning safety, sanitation, and cross-contamination and must abide by these laws
• Must be creative and motivated about food and wine pairings

Physical Requirements/Work Environment

• Work Environment: Works outdoors/indoors
• Works in warm/cold climates
• Works in high places
• Works on wet surfaces
• Is exposed to loud noise, fumes and/or toxic chemicals
• Works near moving, mechanical parts and lift truck traffic
• Must be able to move up to 55 lbs
• Primary office environment may be tasting room/barrel room
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Must be able to sit and/or stand for long periods of time and work on a computer for extended periods.
• Lifting may be required.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• The above information is representative of the work performed in this position; however it is not all-inclusive.

Ubicación

Oakville, California

Tipo de Empleo

Full time

El rango salarial para este puesto es:

El rango salarial para este puesto es: $26.71 - $41.77 This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. Our compensation is based on cost of labor. For remote locations or positions open to multiple locations, the pay range may reflect several US geographic markets, including the lowest geographic market minimum to the highest geographic market maximum. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range, and the range may be modified in the future. An employee’s pay position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, the prevailing minimum wage for the location, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, any collective bargaining agreements, and business or organizational needs. At Constellation Brands, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at the high end of the range for their role, and compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate.

Benefits

• We offer comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, 401(k), and any other benefits to eligible employees.
• Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, or any other form of compensation that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.

Igualdad de oportunidades

Constellation Brands está comprometido con un programa continuo de igualdad de oportunidades de empleo. Todas las personas tienen igualdad de oportunidades laborales con Constellation Brands, independientemente de su sexo, raza, color, edad, religión, credo, orientación sexual, origen nacional o ciudadanía, ascendencia, discapacidad física o mental, condición médica (cáncer o características genéricas), estado civil, género (incluida la identidad de género o expresión de género), estatus familiar, estatus militar o de veterano, información genética, embarazo, parto, lactancia o condiciones relacionadas (o cualquier otro grupo o categoría dentro del marco de las leyes y regulaciones de discriminación aplicables). Constellation Brands (NYSE: STZ) es una empresa líder en la producción y comercialización de bebidas alcohólicas tanto en los Estados Unidos, México, Nueva Zelanda e Italia.

Company Information

At Constellation Brands (NYSE: STZ) is a leading international producer and marketer of beer, wine, and spirits with operations in the U.S., Mexico, New Zealand, and Italy. Our mission is to build brands that people love because we believe elevating human connections is Worth Reaching For. It’s worth our dedication, hard work, and calculated risks to anticipate market trends and deliver more for our consumers, shareholders, employees, and industry. This dedication is what has driven us to become one of the fastest-growing, large CPG companies in the U.S. at retail, and it drives our pursuit to deliver what’s next. Every day, people reach for our high-end, iconic imported beer brands such as those in the Corona brand family like the flagship Corona Extra, Modelo Especial and the flavorful lineup of Modelo Cheladas, Pacifico, and Victoria; our fine wine and craft spirits brands, including The Prisoner Wine Company, Robert Mondavi Winery, Casa Noble Tequila, and High West Whiskey; and our premium wine brands such as Kim Crawford.

As an agriculture-based company, we have a long history of operating sustainably and responsibly. Our ESG strategy is embedded into our business and our work focuses on serving as good stewards of the environment, enhancing social equity within our industry and communities, and promoting responsible beverage alcohol consumption. These commitments ground our aspirations beyond driving the bottom line as we work to create a future that is truly Worth Reaching For.

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