Sous Chef - Robert Mondavi Winery

Constellation Brands; United States; On-site; 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 seeks a Sous Chef to collaborate with the Chef de Cuisine in Oakville, CA, crafting food that complements our wine portfolio. The position covers meal prep, service execution, and sanitation, with a focus on pairing dishes with CWUS wines at winery events.

The role requires 2+ years in a professional kitchen, culinary training, and ServSafe certification. Expect outdoor/indoor work, energetic environment, and opportunities to lead kitchen staff during tastings and events.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years in a professional kitchen.
• Current Food Handlers or ServSafe certificate.
• Ability to prepare meals 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.
• Dishwashing and kitchen cleaning duties as assigned.
• Inventory kitchen supplies monthly.
• Ensure kitchen safety and sanitation standards are met.
• Assist with setup and breakdown of meals, tastings, and events.
• Stock wines at venues.
• Supervise temporary or on-call kitchen staff.

Skills

Culinary skills

English communication

Time management

Decision making

Safety & sanitation

Education

Culinary Academy degree recommended

Food Handlers or ServSafe certificate

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.

Location

Oakville, California

Additional Locations

Job Type

Full time

Salary Range

The salary range for this role is: $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.

Equal Opportunity Constellation Brands is committed to a continuing program of equal employment opportunity. All persons have equal employment opportunities with Constellation Brands, regardless of their sex, race, color, age, religion, creed, sexual orientation, national origin or citizenship, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition (cancer or genetic characteristics), marital status, gender (including gender identity or gender expression), familial status, military or veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related conditions (or any other group or category within the framework of the applicable discrimination laws and regulations).

Constellation Brands (NYSE: STZ), a U.S.-based company, 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 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 brands from our high-end, imported beer portfolio anchored by the iconic Corona Extra and Modelo Especial, a flavorful lineup of Modelo Cheladas, and favorites like Pacifico, and Victoria; our exceptional wine brands including The Prisoner Wine Company, Robert Mondavi Winery, Kim Crawford, Schrader Cellars, and Lingua Franca; and our craft spirits brands such as Mi CAMPO Tequila and High West Whiskey. As an agriculture-based company, we strive to operate in a way that is sustainable and responsible. Our ESG strategy is embedded into our business and we focus on serving as good stewards of the environment, investing in our communities, and promoting responsible beverage alcohol consumption. We believe these aspirations in support of our longer-term business strategy allow us to contribute to a future that is truly Worth Reaching For.

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