Executive Chef - Robert Mondavi Winery

Executive Chef - Robert Mondavi Winery at Constellation Brands summary:

Robert Mondavi Winery seeks an experienced, business-savvy Executive Chef to lead culinary operations, menu development, staff training, and food safety compliance across the winery’s food service outlets and events. The role requires overseeing labor and cost controls, coordinating with front-of-house leadership for guest experiences and wine pairings, and participating in marketing/PR and strategic hospitality meetings. Minimum qualifications include at least 5 years of executive kitchen management, Serv Safe Manager certification, financial acumen, and flexibility for high-volume/event-driven schedules.

Job Description

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.
• Working in complete partnership with FOH leadership and exhibiting high levels of communication, joint problem-solving driving towards best practices, and being solution-based with key hospitality leaders.
• Builds and maintains a cooperative and inclusive culture across the kitchen team, while maintaining quality, fostering respect, and encouraging creativity.
• Plan and developing seasonal menus for businesses 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.
• Working collaboratively with FOH with wine and culinary pairings to innovate and create branded experiences.
• Monitoring all scheduling of all kitchen team members to ensure weekly business fluctuation demands are met.
• Participation in all food-related Marketing & PR opportunities
• Attend regular strategic and operational meetings with the hospitality team.

Minimum Qualifications

• We are looking for candidates with a 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.
• Requires 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.

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