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Executive Chef

Noble House Hotels & Resorts
Napa, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/13/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/8/2026
Job Type

Full-time

Description

WE ARE

Work in Paradise! Join the team at the Napa Valley Wine Train, a historic experience and iconic excursion that has been a cornerstone of Napa’s Wine Country for over 30 years.

As Director of Wine & Retail you’ll be empowered to uphold and execute the timeless legacy of the Wine Train—delivering world-class hospitality leading operations for our retail department.

A Day in the Life

The Executive Chef, you are responsible for directing and overseeing the culinary/heart of-the-house operations for all of Napa Valley Wine Train experiences. You will develop and plans menus considering members, guests, marketing conditions, costs, and other applicable factors and oversee its execution among the culinary team.

Requirements

  • Culinary degree from a central accredited culinary institute or equivalent
  • 6-8 years of proven culinary experience in a banquet hotel, resort, and/or fine dining establishment
  • Minimum 4 years in a leadership role (Executive Chef, Chef de Cuisine, Sous Chef or similar)
  • Understanding of advanced culinary arts, restaurant management and public health relations
  • Basic computer skills and MS Office skills
  • Advanced experience with managing payroll, CA payroll law, budgets, food/menu cost controls
  • Exceptional leadership and team-building skills
  • Service-driven mindset with polished presentation abilities.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
  • Ability to collaborate effectively with diverse teams and backgrounds.
  • High energy, enterprising spirit, and a passion for excellence
  • Demonstrated ability to improve operational and financial performance.

Salary: $125,000-$130,000

Offer & Benefits

In return, our full-time Executive Chef are rewarded with offering affordable health benefits, 10 days of accrued vacation annually, matching 401K, Holiday pay, associate birthday pay and the opportunity to work in paradise as a part of a great team in a place where you can be proud. We offer a flexible schedule to fit our mutual needs; please expect weekend and evening shifts. If you enjoy being a part of a team, providing excellent experience for our guests and meeting new people, we invite you to apply and become a part of the team, on the fun Napa Valley Wine Train team. At Napa Valley Wine Train, we take pride in supporting our initiatives towards Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility. We have established a hotel committee to bring together a variety of thoughts, perspectives, and expressions – and we would love for you to share yours with the team!

Noble House Hotels & Resorts are proud to encourage and support an environment where everyone can be a successful team member (come as they are) as their true authentic self. We are an equal opportunity workplace and employer that does not discriminate based on race, color, disability, gender/sex, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, veteran status, or any other protected status. We are committed to building a team (rooted in family) and a workplace where we are all able to be successful based solely on our individual qualifications, experience, abilities, and job performance.

Salary Description

$125,000-$130,000

Salary : $125,000 - $130,000

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