Truss Restaurant & Bar Sous Chef

fourseasons; Shipyard Acres (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary: $80,000-$87,000

Cigna medical and dental

Complimentary accommodation at Four.Se

Complimentary Employee Meals

401k Retirement Plans

Job summary

Four Seasons Napa Valley is seeking a Sous Chef to lead daily kitchen operations across Truss, CAMPO and Banquets, with potential support for Auro. You will hire, train, and develop culinary teams while upholding the highest quality and safety standards.

In this luxury hotel environment, you will partner with culinary leadership to craft seasonal menus, manage costs, and oversee inventory and events, delivering exceptional guest experiences from arrival to farewell.

Qualifications

• College degree in hotel/restaurant management or culinary arts, or equivalent.
• 3–5 years in culinary/food & beverage roles, or 1–2 years supervisory.
• Experience in luxury hotel food & beverage preferred.
• English proficiency required; Spanish a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all daily kitchen operations across multiple outlets — Truss, CAMPO, and Banquets; assist in Auro as needed.
• Hire, train, coach, schedule, and develop culinary team members while promoting a positive and safe work environment.
• Foster Collaboration and Exceptional Guest Experiences with restaurant, culinary, and hotel teams.
• Partner with culinary leadership to create seasonal menus, develop recipes, and maintain quality and presentation.
• Control labor, food, and operating costs through scheduling (OnTrack/ADP/Workday), purchasing (Birchstreet), inventory management, and waste reduction.
• Oversee departmental ordering, payroll, and labor management systems ensuring productivity and budget goals are met.
• Organize and lead restaurant events (buyouts, outside catering, holiday activations).
• Ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation, and health regulations.

Skills

Leadership

Team Development

Communication

English Proficiency

Bilingual Spanish

Education

College Degree in hotel/restaurant management or culinary arts

Job description

About Four Seasons:

Four Seasons is powered by our people. We are a collective of individuals who crave to become better, to push ourselves to new heights and to treat each other as we wish to be treated in return. Our team members around the world create amazing experiences for our guests, residents, and partners through a commitment to luxury with genuine heart. We know that the best way to enable our people to deliver these exceptional guest experiences is through a world-class employee experience and company culture. At Four Seasons, we believe in recognizing a familiar face, welcoming a new one and treating everyone we meet the way we would want to be treated ourselves. Whether you work with us, stay with us, live with us or discover with us, we believe our purpose is to create impressions that will stay with you for a lifetime. It comes from our belief that life is richer when we truly connect to the people and the world around us.

About the location:

Welcome to wine country luxury. In the food and wine capital of North America, Four Seasons welcomes you to a one-of-a-kind wine country resort set within a world-class vineyard. Discover innovative and seasonal cuisine at Michelin-starred Auro, holistic spa rituals at Spa Talisa and thoughtfully personalized Four Seasons service. Raise a glass to all the best in life as you soak in magnificent views of Napa Valley from this Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star resort.

About the role

The Sous Chef is an Assistant Manager-level leader responsible for supporting and overseeing the daily kitchen operations of Truss Restaurant & Bar. This role supervises culinary team members, assists with menu development and preparation, maintains food quality and freshness standards, and manages inventory, ordering, and stocking activities. The Sous Chef ensures meal consistency by following established recipes and preparation standards while delivering high-quality, cost-effective dishes in a timely manner. Additionally, this position plans, organizes, directs, and controls the work of kitchen staff responsible for food preparation, ensuring exceptional quality, consistency, and guest satisfaction.

What you will do

• Lead and manage all daily kitchen operations across multiple outlets - Truss, CAMPO, and Banquets. Assist in Auro as needed.
• Hire, train, coach, schedule, and develop culinary team members while promoting a positive and safe work environment.
• Foster Collaboration and Exceptional Guest Experiences. Partner with restaurant, culinary, and hotel teams to ensure seamless daily operations, effective communication, successful service execution, and outstanding guest satisfaction.
• Partner with culinary leadership to create seasonal menus, develop recipes, and maintain exceptional food quality and presentation standards.
• Control labor, food, and operating costs through strategic scheduling (OnTrack/ADP/Workday), purchasing (Birchstreet), inventory management, and waste reduction initiatives.
• Oversee departmental ordering, payroll, and labor management systems while ensuring productivity and budget goals are met.
• Organize and lead restaurant events (buyouts, outside catering, holiday activations).
• Ensure compliance with all food safety, sanitation, and health regulations while maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness and organization.

What you bring

• Leads by inspiration, fostering a positive and collaborative work environment that motivates team members to perform at their best
• Demonstrates professionalism, accountability, and a passion for culinary excellence while coaching, mentoring, and developing staff to achieve individual and team success
• College Degree preferred specializing in hotel/restaurant management or culinary arts, or equivalent experience is required
• Three to five years’ previous experience in a culinary/food & beverage line position, or one to two years in a supervisory or assistant manager position
• Preferred experience in a luxury hotel in food and beverage service or related work
• Reading, writing, and verbal communication proficiency in English required. Bilingual Spanish language skills are preferred but not required

This position is not eligible for work sponsorship/visa. Candidates must possess valid US work authorization.

We we offer

• Salary: $80,000 - $87,000, depending on experience
• Cigna medical and dental benefit options
• Complimentary accommodation at other Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts
• Complimentary Employee Meals
• 401k Retirement Plans

Schedule & Hours

• Full-time availability
• Flexible for early morning, mid-day, and evening shifts to support 24/7 operational business needs

Learn more about what it is like to work at Four Seasons, visit us:

• http://jobs.fourseasons.com/
• https://www.linkedin.com/company/four-seasons-hotels-and-resorts
• https://www.instagram.com/trussnapavalley/
• https://www.instagram.com/auronapavalley/

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