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

- 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 qualified 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

- 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. The omission of a specific duty or responsibility does not exclude it from the position if the work is similar or related to the essential duties and responsibilities.

Location

Oakville, California

Additional Locations

Job Type

Full time

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.

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. The omission of a specific duty or responsibility does not exclude it from the position if the work is similar or related to the essential duties and responsibilities.

Location

Oakville, California

Additional Locations

Job Type

Full time

Job Area

Hospitality & Retail

The salary range for this role is:

$26.71 - $41.77

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).

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