Sous Chef (Exempt)

The Restaurant at North Block in Yountville is hiring a Chef de Cuisine. This position is ideal for an experienced Sous Chef ready to step into their first Chef de Cuisine role, or a current Chef de Cuisine looking to grow with an expanding restaurant and portfolio. The role offers a clear path to broader culinary responsibility as the restaurant is actively evaluating new dayparts including lunch and brunch, and the Chef de Cuisine will play a central role in helping shape that expansion.

For the right person, this position is a platform for taking on broader culinary responsibility over time as the restaurant and the wider portfolio grow. Candidates should be energized by an approachable, guest-first concept rather than a chef-driven one, and comfortable partnering closely with the Restaurant General Manager.

A flexible schedule is required for weekends, evenings and holidays. Schedule will flex baed on business needs and may include early mornings when dayparts are added.

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 CHEF DE CUISINE?

The Chef de Cuisine is responsible for day-to-day kitchen operations, menu execution and ongoing refinement, food cost and kitchen labor management, and the development of the kitchen team. The ideal candidate brings a strong working knowledge of seasonal Northern California cuisine, a love of the craft, and a commitment to delivering food that works as well for the Tuesday evening couple as it does for the anniversary dinner.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES:

• Passionate about food, people, and the craft of cooking, with a sensitive palate and a genuine love of hospitality.
• A working point of view on seasonal Northern California cuisine, paired with a clear commitment to accessibility and approachability for the guest.
• Focus on local, sustainable, and seasonal ingredients, ideally with established or developing relationships across the regional purveyor, farming, foraging, and fishery community.
• Hands-on leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment and stays composed under pressure.
• Strong teacher and developer of people, who delegates with clarity and follows through, and maintains a respectful, professional, and inclusive workplace.
• Comfortable taking direction from and partnering closely with a Restaurant General Manager on menu, service, and operational decisions.
• Strong presence in the dining room and a clear focus on guest experience, with the ability to manage effectively in a diverse environment.
• Clear, professional, and respectful communicator.
• Proven track record managing food cost and kitchen labor in a quality-driven environment.
• Eager to grow with the business and take on broader culinary responsibility over time.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum five years of progressive culinary leadership experience, with at least two years as Chef de Cuisine, Sous Chef, or comparable role in an upscale or quality-driven environment.
• Demonstrated experience managing food cost and kitchen labor.
• Culinary degree or equivalent professional experience.
• Food Safety Certification.
• Food Handlers Certification.

See attached job description for complete details.

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, Voluntary Benefit Center for Ancillary Coverages like Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Travel Insurance, Pet Wellness and more!

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.