Job Description
Elevate your culinary legacy at The Gilded Vine Resort & Spa, Napa Valley's premier destination for epicurean excellence. We are seeking a visionary Executive Chef to lead our world-class culinary program, focusing on hyper-seasonal, locally-sourced ingredients and avant-garde techniques.
As the steward of our gastronomic identity, you will oversee multiple award-winning dining outlets, ensuring that every plate tells the story of the California terroir. This is a rare opportunity for a high-caliber professional to define the future of luxury dining in one of the world's most prestigious wine regions.
Responsibilities
- Design and execute innovative, seasonal menus across fine dining and casual concepts that reflect the resort's premium brand.
- Direct all back-of-house operations, including procurement, inventory management, and labor cost optimization to ensure peak profitability.
- Cultivate a culture of excellence by mentoring, training, and developing a brigade of over 40 culinary professionals.
- Establish and maintain strategic partnerships with local farmers, vintners, and sustainable producers in the Napa Valley region.
- Maintain uncompromising standards of food safety, sanitation, and quality control across all kitchen facilities.
- Collaborate with the Sommelier team to curate world-class food and wine pairing experiences.
Qualifications
- A minimum of 10 years of progressive culinary leadership in a luxury hotel or Michelin-rated environment.
- Bachelor’s degree in Culinary Arts or equivalent high-level certification (CMC preferred).
- Proven track record of managing high-volume, multi-unit food and beverage operations.
- Expertise in P&L management, budgeting, and strategic financial planning for F&B.
- Exceptional creativity with a deep understanding of modern culinary trends and sustainable practices.
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to engage with high-net-worth guests and media.