Executive Chef - Oakville - Constellation Brands

Description

Overview

Position Summary
Robert Mondavi Winery is looking for an experienced, enthusiastic & highly self-motivated leader to join our culinary team as Executive Chef. Candidates will need to display top-tier culinary creativity, technical ability and great business acumen, excellent communication skills, and a drive for training and developing their team, as well as possessing a strong work ethic. This individual will have culinary oversight of the Robert Mondavi Winery.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the selection, training, development, and evaluation of employees and managers in kitchens, through effective management and leadership.
• Adopt and display commitment to the overall culinary branding strategy of Robert Mondavi.
• Work in complete partnership with FOH leadership and exhibit high levels of communication, joint problem-solving driving towards best practices, and 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.
• Plan and develop seasonal menus for the business considering factors such as product availability & seasonality, food cost, and business volume.
• Control labor and operating expenses through effective planning, budgeting, and purchasing decisions.
• Ensure that sanitation standards as set forth by local, state, and federal regulations are in compliance as well as the cleanliness and organization of the kitchen and related areas.
• Set up control systems to ensure quality and consistency of food preparation.
• Work collaboratively with FOH on wine and culinary pairings to innovate and create branded experiences.
• Monitor scheduling of all kitchen team members to ensure weekly business fluctuation demands are met.
• Participate in all food-related Marketing & PR opportunities
• Attend regular strategic and operational meetings with the hospitality team.

Minimum Qualifications

• Solid knowledge of food and beverage operations, and a proven track record of high-level kitchen management as well as experience managing multiple concepts.
• Elite communication skills; written, verbal, and electronic
• At least 5 years of executive 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, software fluency, and execution of planning and day of events
• Culinary degree or equivalent experience is preferred
• Required to hold a current Serv Safe Managers Certification
• Financial acumen: developing COGS line, understanding budgets, forecasting, and inventory management.
• Attention to detail and high-pressure problem-solving skills.
• 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 and work on a computer for extended periods. Lifting may be required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Location

Oakville, California

Job Type

Full time

Job Area

Hospitality & Retail

The Salary Range For This Role Is $97, $149,900.00

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 a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, 401(k), and any other benefits to eligible employees.

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).