Assistant Sous Chef – Culinary Leadership Role

About the role

The Assistant Sous Chef joins the kitchen leadership team at a premier winery restaurant, supporting the Executive Sous Chef and Executive Chef in daily operations. This hands‑on position is ideal for a motivated culinary professional eager to develop leadership skills while creating dishes that complement curated wine selections.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare and plate dishes according to recipe, portion, and presentation standards.
• Conduct quality‑control checks throughout service to ensure consistency.
• Assist in inventory management, stock rotation, and ingredient ordering.
• Maintain strict food safety and sanitation practices.
• Collaborate with front‑of‑house and wine education teams to enhance guest experience.
• Contribute creative ideas for new menu items and wine‑food pairings.

Required profile

• Culinary professional with ambition, creativity, and emerging leadership abilities.
• Experience or strong interest in wine and food pairing.
• Background in hospitality or wine‑industry environments is a plus.

Required skills

• Food safety and sanitation procedures.
• Inventory management and stock rotation.
• Wine and food pairing expertise.
• Recipe execution and precise plating techniques.