Constellation Brands

Assistant, Sous Chef

Oakville, California · Staff+ · Full-time

Sponsorship not specified$24k-$37kDetected 30 days ago

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About the role

The Assistant Sous Chef is an integral, hands-on member of the kitchen leadership team, responsible for supporting the Executive Sous Chef and Executive Chef in the day-to-day operations of the kitchen.
The Assistant Sous Chef plays a key role in maintaining the highest standards of food preparation, presentation, safety, and guest satisfaction, while actively contributing to menu innovation and operational excellence.

The Assistant Sous Chef actively supports efficient workflow and communication between stations, helping to coordinate service during busy periods and ensuring that dishes are delivered in a timely manner.
By carefully managing food and ingredient costs to meet cost of goods (COGS) targets, the Assistant Sous Chef directly supports the financial goals of the entire culinary operation.
Flexibility to work varied hours, including weekends and evenings, to support guest programming and business needs.

Culinary degree, or equivalent work experience.
Minimum 3 years' experience in a professional pastry or bakery kitchen
Prior experience in a fine dining environment or the wine industry is a plus.
Strong understanding of wine and food pairing principles
Excellent time-management and organizational skills, with the ability to multitask and work efficiently under pressure in a fast-paced, high-touch hospitality setting.
Familiarity with inventory management, food costing, and budgeting
commitment to achieving financial goals and adhering to standard operating procedures (SOPs).
Strong verbal and written communication skills

This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting.
Our compensation is based on cost of labor.
For remote locations or positions open to multiple locations, the pay range may reflect several US geographic markets, including the lowest geographic market minimum to the highest geographic market maximum.
We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range, and the range may be modified in the future.
At Constellation Brands, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at the high end of the range for their role, and compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate.

WSET Level 2 certification preferred (or equivalent wine education).
Accurate record-keeping and compliance with health, safety, and financial regulations further strengthen the department's performance.

We offer comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, 401(k), and any other benefits to eligible employees.

Constellation Brands is committed to a continuing program of equal employment opportunity.
All persons have equal employment opportunities with Constellation Brands, regardless of their sex, race, color, age, religion, creed, sexual orientation, national origin or citizenship, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition (cancer or genetic characteristics), marital status, gender (including gender identity or gender expression), familial status, military or veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related conditions (or any other group or category within the framework of the applicable discrimination laws and regulations).

onstellation Brands, regardless of their sex, race, color, age, religion, creed, sexual orientation, national origin or citizenship, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition (cancer or genetic character

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