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 – Banquets & AM Kitchen 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:

• Oversee daily AM kitchen and banquet culinary operations

• Lead, train, and mentor kitchen team members while maintaining Hyatt's Forbes-rated service standards

• Collaborate with the Executive Chef on menus, presentations, and execution for events and daily offerings

• Ensure consistency in quality, taste, and presentation of all dishes

• Maintain high standards of cleanliness, food safety, and compliance with local health regulations

• Manage inventory, ordering, and cost controls to achieve departmental goals

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, preferably in a luxury or fine dining setting

• Strong background in high-volume banquets and breakfast/brunch execution

• 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!PDN-9f5cabe0-2cd0-49b5-9356-62bf7adb4d4e