Head Chef

Head Chef

Yountville, CA (on-site work mode)

$110,000 - $120,000

Full Benefits Package (Medical, Dental, Vision)

Permanent, Full Time

Curate the highest quality tasting experience for our guests by marrying the beauty of sparkling wine and food!

You’ll be joining the Chandon Home team led by our Director of Brand Experiences, Inga Winkler. An expert in creating world-class experiences for our guests, she brings over 15 years of experience at some of the most luxurious properties in the world.

You will be joining a team of 17 responsible for facilitating the most splendid experiences for our guests. A four-year labor of love, our newly remodeled Chandon Home building is a modern and sophisticated site which will facilitate your artistry and expertise.  

You will be the face of our culinary experience for guests and media alike. You are a champion of the farm-to-table approach, exemplifying our mission of using our lands to create exceptional sparkling wines and experiences. You will develop a strong network of suppliers to acquire the freshest ingredients.

You are an expert in creating delectable food and sparkling wine pairings with our winemaking team. You will work in concert with our winemaker to develop a symphony of taste for our guests. You will elevate the sparkling wine offerings by providing the best food complements.

You’ll love working out of our newly remodeled Yountville, CA location. Situated in the beautiful natural landscape of the Napa Valley, it will make coming to work a treat. Public transportation is limited so you’ll need a car, or bike.

LVMH - Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton is the leading luxury company in the world. What that means to you is you’ll be part of a team of over 196,000 people worldwide, who are all ready to help and share ideas. And with Chandon locations in Argentina, Australia, Brazil, China, and India – there’s a world of possibilities if you ever fancy relocating.

You’ll be interested in the world of Sparkling Wine and want to work on some of the best products in the Wine and Spirits sector. You have an eye for excellence and detail. You’ll take pride that with your contribution, every bottle of Chandon will continue to be of the highest quality.

You will also get a comprehensive benefits package with medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family. Sparkling wine perks included as well!

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Requirements

Education

• College Education in related field, Culinary degree preferred

Languages

• Fluent in English language, second language helpful in communication with culinary staff

Specific Job Knowledge, Skill & Ability

• Considerable knowledge of mathematics to create and interpret reports, budgets, and forecasts
• Extensive knowledge of menu development, insight into marketing, cost and wage control
• Extensive knowledge of food products, standard recipes, and proper preparation
• Ability to analyze, forecast, and make judgements to ensure proper production control
• Ability to work in confined spaces
• Ability to work in an environment with extreme temperature ranges (hot and cold)
• Effectively conduct meetings, menu briefings, and maintain communication lines between team members and management personnel
• Ability to stand, walk, and or sit continuously to perform the essential functions of job for extended periods of time
• Ability to effectively deal with external and internal customers
• Hearing and visual ability to observe and detect signs of emergency situations, distinguish product taste, texture, and quality, and evaluate presentation and preparation
• Artistic ability to create custom menus complementing our wines
• Conflict resolution

Professional Experience

• Minimum of 2-3 years as a Sous Chef, 1-2 years of experience as a Chef de Cuisine preferred
• Experience in 5-Star Hotels preferred
• Experience mentoring culinary staff with varied levels of experience and maturity
• Track record of leadership in the kitchen

Technical & Management Skills

• Effective at building teams, ability to motivate others, ability to manage vision and purpose, ability to set and deliver against priorities, ability to deal with ambiguity
• Creative menu development skills
• Strong background in culinary events and hospitality management
• Strong background and knowledge of catering operations and execution of 350 person events
• Excellent verbal/written communication, customer service, and organizational skills are necessary
• Strong PC skills (Excel, Powerpoint, Word)

 Personal & Interpersonal Skills

• Strong team player, excellent communication skills within and outside of the organization, positive and enthusiastic attitude
• Exemplary customer service standards, must be willing to “go the extra mile” to satisfy our guests
• Ability to work with our wine educators in a cordial and respectful manner
• Ability to keep calm under pressure and thrive in a fast-paced, changing environment
• Self-motivated, highly organized, positive with a good attention to detail

Licenses & Certificates

• Must be able to obtain state health department certificate for food safety & sanitation
• CPR/First Aid Certification
• ServSafe Certification

Safety Requirements

• OSHA laws require the use of the following Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when performing work duties
• Safety Shoes (slip resistant)
• Use of gloves/mitts (latex, vinyl, plastic, fabric. metal)
• Aprons

Benefits

In addition to a generous base salary, we are please to offer our employees an exceptional package of benefits, including:

• LVMH Group Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision);
• LVMH Group Insurance and Pension Plans;
• Paid Vacation and Personal Leave;
• Ongoing Professional Development;
• Health, Wellbeing and Event Benefits;
• Wine Allocation and Discounts; and
• Annual Performance Incentive Scheme.

CHANDON California is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate and welcome diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive community.