Sous Chef – Violetto at Alila Napa Valley – Full-Time, Benefits

At Alila Napa Valley, we deliver unforgettable culinary experiences rooted in the bounty of Northern California. Violetto, our signature restaurant, showcases modern cuisine with local ingredients and a dedication to exceptional hospitality. We are seeking a passionate and driven Sous Chef to join our culinary leadership team.

Position Summary:

The Sous Chef supports the Executive Chef in overseeing all culinary operations at Violetto and Salvia Terrace & Lounge. This leader plays a key role in maintaining Forbes Five-Star and Michelin-caliber standards while leading the kitchen team in daily operations, menu execution, and team development. The ideal candidate is hands-on, quality-driven, and focused on inspiring excellence in both technique and service.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee daily kitchen operations, ensuring food quality, consistency, and presentation meet luxury standards.
• Assist with menu planning, development, and seasonal updates based on local availability.
• Train, coach, and mentor kitchen staff in culinary technique, cleanliness, and professionalism.
• Maintain proper inventory, ordering, and food cost controls in partnership with the Executive Chef.
• Ensure compliance with food safety and sanitation guidelines.
• Support collaboration across departments to deliver exceptional guest experiences, including for special events and VIP dining.

Responsibilities 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

• 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!

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