Executive Chef

The Restaurant at North Block in Yountville is seeking an Executive Chef. This is a rare opportunity to lead the next chapter of one of Yountville's most loved restaurants. The Restaurant at North Block is MICHELIN-recommended, set in the heart of the Napa Valley's most concentrated culinary destination, and part of the Mosaic Hotel Collection. We are looking for an Executive Chef with the creative vision and operational maturity to sharpen the guest experience, shape the next evolution of the menu, and help evaluate an expansion into additional dayparts. The Executive Chef is the sole culinary leader for the property and owns the entire food and beverage operation, including the dining room, bar, Happiest Hour, in-room dining, and private events. The role partners closely with the Restaurant General Manager to deliver a seamless guest experience across front and back of house.

A flexible schedule is required for weekends, evenings and holidays. Candidates must be available to respond to kitchen and property needs outside of regular operating hours.

A LITTLE ABOUT US

North Block Hotel, honored as "#1 Hotel in Northern California" by the Condé Nast Traveler's Readers' Choice Awards, is located in Yountville, the epicenter of Napa Valley's wine and culinary scene. The Restaurant at North Block Yountville, winner of Travel & Leisure's World's Best and Condé Nast Traveler Reader's Choice awards, features seamless experience that is refined but relaxed by combining sophisticated design with eclectic elements, attentive service that is personal, and a menu that is refined and elevated but does not take itself too seriously. Extraordinary service, an enviable location, and a discerning clientele all combine here to create the perfect environment for hospitality professionals.

WHAT WOULD YOU DO AS AN EXECUTIVE CHEF?

The Executive Chef is responsible for short and long range planning, menu development and pricing, equipment and budget planning, cost control, and profit contribution. They have overall responsibility for daily kitchen activities, maintain complete control of the kitchen at all times, and command the respect of the kitchen team. They directly supervise the Sous Chef, Kitchen Supervisor, and kitchen staff with responsibility for hiring, inspiring, coaching, and performance management. They are responsible for maintaining food safety, sanitary, and safety standards in the workplace. In this leadership role, the Executive Chef serves as a role model and mentor to the kitchen team and must maintain a professional appearance and demeanor at all times.

See attached job description for complete details.

ARE YOU THE EXECUTIVE CHEF WE'RE LOOKING FOR?

The ideal candidate brings a strong point of view on California cuisine, a commitment to approachable and accessible hospitality, and the creative range to build a menu that works as well for the anniversary dinner as it does for the Tuesday evening couple who simply wants a great meal. The property is actively evaluating an expansion into additional dayparts including lunch and brunch, and the Executive Chef will be a key voice in shaping whether and how that program is built.

North Block Hotel Restaurant is a part of Mosaic Hotel Group; a collection of award-winning, boutique hotels, each providing an immersive experience for the modern traveler. With fewer than 80 rooms each, Mosaic Hotel Group delivers truly personal service and is ingrained in the local culture within their beloved destinations. Mosaic Hotel Group is a division of Palisades Hospitality, a Northern-California based bespoke hospitality management company that manages and develops a curated portfolio of 20 hotels and restaurants and provides industry-tailored financial, design and development consulting services. Palisades is committed to creating design-driven, dynamic spaces thoughtfully rooted in their locale and that leave a lasting impact on our guests and in their communities.

Palisades Hospitality offers the following benefits for eligible full time employees:

Health: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts, Legal, Transportation,

Retirement: 401k Retirement savings program is available for all full and part time employees over the age of 21

Perks: Vacation, All employees are eligible to enjoy a Travel Dining Discount to stay and dine at sister locations. Employees celebrating years of service are recognized with a bonus award for milestone years.