Chef De Cuisine

Job Description

Company Summary

We’re the producers, creators and marketers of beer, wine and spirits brands that people love. At Constellation Brands, we’re driven to push boundaries and think beyond today to deliver products and experiences that resonate now, tomorrow and well into the future. Because of this approach, we’re the fastest-growing large CPG company in the U.S. at retail, with operations in the U.S., Mexico, New Zealand and Italy. Our premium portfolio of iconic brands like Corona Extra, Modelo Especial, Kim Crawford, Robert Mondavi, Meiomi, The Prisoner, SVEDKA Vodka, High West Whiskey, and more drive industry-leading growth for us today. But we’re just getting started. Our ability to stay on the forefront of consumer trends has fueled our success since our founding in 1945 and will guide us in creating the next generation of products and experiences Worth Reaching For.

Position Summary

Robert Mondavi Winery is looking for an enthusiastic and highly motivated leader to join our Food & Beverage team. Candidates will need to display top-tier culinary creativity, technical ability, and solid business acumen, excellent communication skills, and a drive for training and developing their team. This position will report to the Executive Chef.
 

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the selection, training, development, and evaluation of employees and managers in kitchens through effective management and leadership.
• Adopt and display a commitment to the overall branding strategy of Robert Mondavi Winery.
• Maintain impeccable organization and cleanliness of the kitchen, walk-ins, and storage areas. Manage meal services and ensure food is prepared to expectations.
• Work in complete partnership with FOH leadership and exhibit high levels of communication, joint problem-solving, and driving toward best practices while being solution-based with key hospitality leaders.
• Build and maintain a cooperative and inclusive culture across the kitchen team while maintaining quality, fostering respect, and encouraging creativity.
• Assist in planning and developing seasonal menus for the business, considering factors such as product availability and seasonality, food cost, and business volume.
• Control labor and operating expenses through effective scheduling, planning, budgeting, and purchasing decisions.
• Ensure that sanitation standards set forth by local, state, and federal regulations are in compliance, as well as the cleanliness and organization of the kitchen and related areas.
• Work collaboratively with culinary leadership to innovate and create branded menus and event items.
• Have a general understanding and fluency in budgets and financial reporting.
• Participate in all food-related Marketing & PR opportunities.
• Attend regular strategic and operational meetings with the senior hospitality team.
• Perform all related duties assigned by the Executive Chef.
   

Minimum Qualifications

• We are looking for candidates with a solid knowledge of food and beverage operations and a proven track record of high-level kitchen management. Experience managing multiple concepts is preferred.
• Elite communication skills: written, verbal, and electronic.
• Must be comfortable and work well in an open-kitchen environment.
• At least five years of kitchen management and operational experience with a diverse culinary background and a proven track record in full-service, high-volume, and event-based kitchens.
• Strong events background; systems and software fluency, and execution of planning and day-of-event activities.
• Culinary degree or equivalent experience preferred.
• Required to hold a current ServSafe Manager Certification.
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule, including days, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Experience with Microsoft Suite preferred.
   

Physical Requirements/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.
   

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

Job Area

Hospitality & Retail

The salary range for this role is:

$72,700.00 - $106,700.00

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. 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).