Alila Napa Valley

Join the Award-Winning Culinary Team at Alila Napa Valley – A Forbes 4-Star Luxury Resort

Alila Napa Valley is seeking a passionate and experienced Sous Chef to support our world-class culinary operation. This role is perfect for a hands-on leader who thrives in a dynamic, high-end kitchen environment and wants to grow their career in one of Napa Valley’s premier boutique resorts.

Located in St. Helena, CA, Alila Napa Valley blends luxury with sustainability and personalized service. As part of the Hyatt family, you’ll be supported with professional development opportunities, exceptional benefits, and a deeply people-first culture.

What You’ll Do:

· Lead daily back-of-house operations, including prep, service, and line execution

· Maintain quality, consistency, and timing in all dishes served

· Collaborate on menu development, seasonal updates, and special offerings

· Manage inventory, ordering, and cost controls with a focus on sustainability and sourcing

· Uphold and enforce food safety, cleanliness, and service standards in line with luxury dining expectations

· Train and mentor kitchen team members, ensuring alignment with fine dining standards

· Foster a kitchen culture that values precision, professionalism, and creativity

At Hyatt, we believe our guests select Hyatt because of our caring and attentive associates who are focused on providing efficient service and meaningful experiences to every guest. Hyatt is a place where high expectations aren't just met-they're exceeded. It's a place of outstanding rewards, where talent opens doors to exciting challenges in the hospitality industry. It's a place where career opportunities are as unlimited as your imagination. Discover your place to shine in our warm, respectful, and inclusive culture. Our Hyatt Culture is represented by our mission, values, and goals through: Innovative, Respect, Service-Oriented and Inclusion. Innovative, Hyatt is forward thinking and passionate as we seek new ways to advance in the hospitality industry. Respect, Hyatt associates are inspired by the team's spirit and camaraderie given to one another. Service-Oriented, Hyatt is customer focused by providing authentic hospitality in every way every time. The goal of the Sous Chef is to manage a specific department and work with the Executive Chef and/or Executive Sous Chef to create, implement and maintain quality standards. In some instances, the Sous Chef will be expected to be responsible for the entire operation in the absence of the Executive Sous Chef and/or Executive Chef. The ideal Sous Chef will accomplish their tasks by monitoring the daily functions of the culinary department, including providing support and guidance to the culinary team, ending in a positive guest experience.

Responsibilities also 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

Qualifications:

2–4 years of previous sous chef or culinary leadership experience, in a fine dining setting
Deep understanding of classical technique, modern plating, and ingredient-focused cuisine
Proven ability to lead, motivate, and inspire a diverse culinary team
Excellent organizational and time management skills
Food Safety Manager Certification (ServSafe or equivalent) required
Culinary degree or formal apprenticeship preferred

What We Offer:

Competitive pay and full benefits (medical, dental, vision, 401k, and more)
Hyatt’s travel perks and global career development opportunities
A dynamic, collaborative work culture rooted in care, creativity, and excellence
The opportunity to work in one of Napa’s most scenic and prestigious culinary environments

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!