Winery Culinary Lead & Menu Innovator

Women of the Vine & Spirits; Napa (CA); On-site; USD 76,000 - 119,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Paid time off (PTO)

Wine & merchandise discounts

Tuition reimbursement

Gym discounts

Job summary

Delicato Family Vineyards in Napa, CA seeks a Chef to develop, prepare, and produce the Culinary Program for the winery. The role oversees the kitchen staff, ensures quality, cost controls, and coordination with department managers to align menus with the brand and winemaking.

The candidate should have 5+ years leading fast-paced kitchens, with strong knowledge of safety, sanitation, and inventory practices. Winery experience is preferred, but not required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; culinary degree preferred.
• 5+ years managing a fast-paced kitchen environment; leadership experience.
• Experience with winery operations or food inventory a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develops, prepares, and produces the culinary program for the winery.
• Oversees kitchen staff and maintains cost controls and quality standards.
• Collaborates with managers to plan menus reflecting brand and winemaking.
• Ensures compliance with health and safety regulations and sanitation rules.

Skills

Knife skills

Food safety

Cooking terms

Food preparation

Sanitation standards

Microsoft 365

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Culinary degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft 365

Job description

Delicato Family Vineyards in Napa, CA seeks a Chef to develop, prepare, and produce the Culinary Program for the winery. The role oversees the kitchen staff, ensures quality, cost controls, and coordination with department managers to align menus with the brand and winemaking.

The candidate should have 5+ years leading fast-paced kitchens, with strong knowledge of safety, sanitation, and inventory practices. Winery experience is preferred, but not required.