Sous Chef- Daou

About the Role

The Sous Chef works in unison with the Hospitality team to execute immersive, inspiring, and unparalleled experiences for proprietors, associates, guests, and members. This role requires a person who possesses not only excellent cooking skills, but also the drive and passion to execute at the highest level and continually raise the bar for the wine and culinary industry. The Sous Chef works closely with the culinary team to develop a unified core of professionals who run a well-organized and efficient kitchen, preparing products of the highest quality and contributing to an environment where excellence and passion flourish.

Work is primarily performed in a tasting room, hospitality, or event setting, where exposure to fluctuating indoor and outdoor temperatures, crowds, and noise levels may occur. The role may require working a variable schedule, including weekdays, weekends, holidays, and some evenings, with longer or irregular hours during peak seasons and special events. Employees may occasionally work outdoors during events or at offsite locations. Occasional travel may be required.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate on and execute innovative seasonal menu items for daily menus and private events, both on-site and off-site. 
• Source compelling, high-quality, and unique ingredients to support competitive differentiation. 
• Execute and support best-in-class operational processes designed to increase performance and execution.
•  Prepare food to consistent standards in a timely and efficient manner. 
• Maintain clean, organized, and well-stocked kitchen, prep, and storage areas, during opening, throughout service, and at close-down. 
• Set up stations according to menu needs and ensure readiness for service. 
• Use proper product rotation, including first in-first out practices, while checking for quality and preventing food waste. 
• Perform correct cooking techniques to ensure quality and consistency. 
• Execute internal and external events with precision. 
• Place accurate orders for food and supplies and receive, inspect, and properly store vendor deliveries. 
• Manages labor and hours according to direction from kitchen leadership. 
• Maintain an organized and clean work area. 
• Execute processes for the culinary team to achieve a high level of daily execution. 
• Support the development of new concepts and locations, including menus, facilities, and processes. 
• Support maintenance plans and maintain property, facilities, and equipment. 
• Ensure the highest possible level of sanitation practices and adherence to safety procedures. 
• Develop, train, and coach the culinary team

About you 

• Strong understanding of kitchen equipment use, operation, and care, with essential knife skills and knowledge of cooking terms 

• Ability to work efficiently while following company standards, with or without immediate supervision 

• Holds required state and county sanitation certifications 

• California Food Handlers Certification (required) 

• Must be at least 21 years of age 

• Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus

Why you'll love it here:

• Our culture is built on bringing our whole selves, being courageous and delivering together – it’s our DNA and the heart of who we are at TWE. 
• We prioritise your growth with access to global career opportunities and structured programs designed to support your health, wellbeing and career development.
• Enjoy the world’s most desirable wines through our generous employee product allowance 
• Competitive benefits package including: Medical, Dental, and Vision, Paid Time Off (vacation, sick time, and holidays), 401K with company match, and much more!
• Plus, you'll get an extra day off each year with your “TWEforME Day” – a day to spend however you choose!

We offer a range of great benefits such as flexibility, rewards and discounts and health and well-being initiatives. To find out more, click here. 

It takes all varietals! 

At TWE, we proudly celebrate diversity and are committed to being an equal opportunity employer. Our goal is to build a workforce that reflects the diversity of the consumers who enjoy our products. 

All qualified applicants will be considered for employment regardless of age, race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability. If you require any assistance to be included in our process, please contact recruitment@tweglobal.com, quoting the job title and reference number.  

Apply Today!

We do move quickly at TWE and continually review applications, so if you don’t want to miss out, please apply today!

Pay Transparency Disclosure: The base pay range offered for this position is $52,000-$70,000 per year and other benefits. These figures represent what we reasonably expect to pay for this position, but the actual compensation offered will depend upon numerous job-related factors, including but not limited to candidate qualifications, skills, experience, education, location, and alignment with market data. Our expectation is that the incumbent will work out of our Paso Robles, Daou location. If the incumbent works out of another location, the wage rate may fall above or below this range. Treasury reserves the right to modify the range in the future.