Sous Chef - Banquets & AM Kitchen | Violetto Restaurant | Salvia Terrace & Lounge | Alila Napa Valley

Hyatt • Napa, CA • 1d ago

Description:

Join the Award-Winning Culinary Team at Alila Napa Valley - A Forbes 4-Star Luxury Resort

Alila Napa Valley is seeking a passionate and experienced Sous Chef - Banquets & AM Kitchen to support our world-class culinary operation. This role is perfect for a hands-on leader who thrives in a dynamic, high-end kitchen environment and wants to grow their career in one of Napa Valley's premier boutique resorts.

Located in St. Helena, CA, Alila Napa Valley blends luxury with sustainability and personalized service. As part of the Hyatt family, you'll be supported with professional development opportunities, exceptional benefits, and a deeply people-first culture.

What You'll Do:

Oversee daily AM kitchen and banquet culinary operations

Lead, train, and mentor kitchen team members while maintaining Hyatt's Forbes-rated service standards

Collaborate with the Executive Chef on menus, presentations, and execution for events and daily offerings

Ensure consistency in quality, taste, and presentation of all dishes

Maintain high standards of cleanliness, food safety, and compliance with local health regulations

Manage inventory, ordering, and cost controls to achieve departmental goals

At Hyatt, we believe our guests select Hyatt because of our caring and attentive associates who are focused on providing efficient service and meaningful experiences to every guest. Hyatt is a place where high expectations aren't just met-they're exceeded. It's a place of outstanding rewards, where talent opens doors to exciting challenges in the hospitality industry. It's a place where career opportunities are as unlimited as your imagination. Discover your place to shine in our warm, respectful, and inclusive culture.

Our Hyatt Culture is represented by our mission, values, and goals through: Innovative, Respect, Service-Oriented and Inclusion. Innovative, Hyatt is forward thinking and passionate as we seek new ways to advance in the hospitality industry. Respect, Hyatt associates are inspired by the team's spirit and camaraderie given to one another. Service-Oriented, Hyatt is customer focused by providing authentic hospitality in every way every time.

The goal of the Sous Chef is to manage a specific department and work with the Executive Chef and/or Executive Sous Chef to create, implement and maintain quality standards. In some instances, the Sous Chef will be expected to be responsible for the entire operation in the absence of the Executive Sous Chef and/or Executive Chef. The ideal Sous Chef will accomplish their tasks by monitoring the daily functions of the culinary department, including providing support and guidance to the culinary team, ending in a positive guest experience.

Responsibilities also include:

Support senior leadership by developing and assuming basic management responsibilities

Assume the role of liaison between all departments within the culinary division and all other hotel departments

Supervise the preparation and cooking of various food items

Develop and implement creative menu items that adhere to Hyatt brand standards

Plan, coordinate & implement special events and holiday functions

Manage hourly kitchen employees through scheduling, payroll, training, coaching, evaluating and hiring

May manage other key culinary leadership rolls including supervisor and other less senior Sous Chefs

Lead and coach the team towards achieving exceptional guest service and employee satisfaction results

Monitor food production, ordering, cost, and quality and consistency on a daily basis

Ensure proper safety and sanitation of all kitchen facilities and equipment

Qualifications:

2-4 years of previous sous chef or culinary leadership experience, preferably in a luxury or fine dining setting

Strong background in high-volume banquets and breakfast/brunch execution

Proven ability to lead, motivate, and inspire a diverse culinary team

Excellent organizational and time management skills

Food Safety Manager Certification (ServSafe or equivalent) required

Culinary degree or formal apprenticeship preferred

What We Offer:

Competitive pay and full benefits (medical, dental, vision, 401k, and more)

Hyatt's travel perks and global career development opportunities

A dynamic, collaborative work culture rooted in care, creativity, and excellence

The opportunity to work in one of Napa's most scenic and prestigious culinary environments

In-depth skills and knowledge of all kitchen operations

Possess strong leadership, communication, organization and relationship skills

Experience with training, basic financial management and customer service

Proficient in general computer knowledge

A true desire to exceed guest expectations in a fast-paced customer service environment

Capable of producing a consistent product in a timely manner

Strong training and communication skills

Culinary education and/or on the job training, hotel experience preferred

Geographic and schedule flexibility preferred

Hyatt develops Sous Chefs to progress into the role of Executive Sous Chef through the training of Banquets, Restaurants and Garde Manager. Sous Chefs report directly to the Executive Sous Chef and/or Executive Chef.

Hyatt Hotels & Resorts believes in strong commitment to promotion from within. Begin your career today as the Sous Chef and find yourself as an Executive Sous Chef within a few years. 70% of management hired is from within Hyatt, 89% of Managing Committee is promoted from within. The statistics are there; make it your next step!

Primary Location: US-CA-Napa

Organization: Alila Napa Valley

Pay Basis: Yearly

Job Level: Full-time

Job: Culinary

Req ID: NAP001931

Hyatt is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, disability, veteran status, genetic information, citizenship status or any other group protected by law.

Hyatt

Go to Apply

Share this job

Similar Jobs

Retail Sales Associate

Harbor Freight Tools • Vallejo, CA • 1d ago

Retail & Hospitality

166131BRPosting Title:Retail Sales AssociateJob Description: A Retail Sales Associate (part-time) is a valued member of a high performing team who is empowered & equipped to do their job. You will know why your work...

1d ago

Go to Apply

Bartender - Seasonal - Salvia Terrace & Bar

Hyatt • Napa, CA • 1d ago

Retail & Hospitality

Description: AtSalvia Terrace & Bar, each season brings its ownrhythm, flavors, and energy. From thevibrant freshness of springto thesun-drenched summerand thegolden warmth of fall, our terrace is whereseasonal cockt...

1d ago

Go to Apply

Retail Sales Associate

Staples • Fairfield, CA • 3d ago

Retail & Hospitality

Job Shift: Flex Hours Posted Salary/Rate: $17.50-$18.00 Job Identification: 45889 Job Category: Retail Stores Job Schedule: Part time On-site Sales Associates provide exceptional customer service with our customers' need...

3d ago

Go to Apply

OPERATIONS ASSISTANT MANAGER

Dollar Tree • Fairfield, CA • 6d ago

Retail & Hospitality

Store Dollar Tree Work where you love to shop! Dollar Tree is hiring in your neighborhood. Avoid long commutes and set your own course to success by applying today. We offer generous benefits, flexible work schedules and...

6d ago

Go to Apply

Sales Consultant - Bilingual Preferred Spanish/English

Sysco • Fairfield, CA • 2w ago

Retail & Hospitality

The territory for this opportunity is Davis/Fairfield/Vacaville/West Sacramento Are you an experienced Sales Professional, Restaurant Manager, Culinary Manager or Chef looking for career development opportunities? Join S...

2w ago

Go to Apply

Cook 2 - Intermediate Line - FULL TIME & FULL BENEFITS

Hyatt • Napa, CA • 3w ago

Retail & Hospitality

Description: At Hyatt, we believe our guests select Hyatt because of our caring and attentive associates who are focused on providing efficient service and meaningful experiences. An intermediate line cook requires good...

3w ago

Go to Apply

Benicia's Kitchen- Restaurant Captain

Sage Hospitality Group • Sonoma, CA • 3w ago

Retail & Hospitality

Why us? Nestled in the heart of Sonoma and mere steps from the unique charm and history of its Plaza, The Lodge brings this enchanting town to life in an authentic and nuanced way. Hand-crafted touches pay homage to cent...

3w ago

Go to Apply

Banquet House person- PM Shift

Sage Hospitality Group • Sonoma, CA • 3w ago

Retail & Hospitality

3w ago

Go to Apply

Banquet House person- AM Shift

Sage Hospitality Group • Sonoma, CA • 3w ago

Retail & Hospitality

3w ago

Go to Apply

Cosmetic Company Store Napa/ Beauty Advisor/Artist Sales Associate

The Estee Lauder Companies • Napa, CA • 3w ago

Retail & Hospitality

The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. is one of the world's leading manufacturers, marketers, and sellers of quality skin care, makeup, fragrance, and hair care products, and is a steward of luxury and prestige brands globally...

3w ago

Go to Apply

Subscribe to get new jobs sent directly to you
(no charge, cancel anytime)

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

Similar Jobs

Retail Sales Associate

Bartender - Seasonal - Salvia Terrace & Bar

Retail Sales Associate

OPERATIONS ASSISTANT MANAGER

Sales Consultant - Bilingual Preferred Spanish/English

Cook 2 - Intermediate Line - FULL TIME & FULL BENEFITS

Benicia's Kitchen- Restaurant Captain

Banquet House person- *PM Shift*

Banquet House person- *AM Shift*

Cosmetic Company Store Napa/ Beauty Advisor/Artist Sales Associate

Banquet House person- PM Shift

Banquet House person- AM Shift