What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sous Chef position at Testarossa?
Job Description
Description:
Join our award-winning team at Testarossa Winery, as we expand our dining experiences! In addition to award winning Wine Bar 107, we're adding a NEW full menu dining experience, Bistro 107 at Testarossa. Bistro 107 will offer California cuisine with a one-of-a-kind menu, blending classic dishes with modern flavors, using locally sourced, fresh ingredients for guests to pair with our stellar selection of award-winning wines. We're proud of our achievements, including over 1,800 wine scores with 90 points and recognition from the prestigious "Confrerie de la Chaine des Rotisseurs." Bistro 107 at Testarossa Winery will be open Friday - Sunday for lunch and dinner and Thursday and Monday for dinner service only. Located on a charming historic patio surrounded by 100 year old trees, Bistro 107 will offer a unique outdoor dining experience.
Why Work With Us?
Company Description
Testarossa Winery is a family owned and operated winery, recognized for world class Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. At the Historic Novitiate winery in Los Gatos, CA, we offer wine tasting, wine education, an outdoor wine bar, as well as events with in-house catering. Our culinary team expertly pairs menus with our award winning wines for an elevated tasting, social or corporate event experience.
Testarossa Winery is a family owned and operated winery, recognized for world class Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. At the Historic Novitiate winery in Los Gatos, CA, we offer wine tasting, wine education, an outdoor wine bar, as well as events with in-house catering. Our culinary team expertly pairs menus with our award winning wines for an elevated tasting, social or corporate event experience.
Description:
Join our award-winning team at Testarossa Winery, as we expand our dining experiences! In addition to award winning Wine Bar 107, we're adding a NEW full menu dining experience, Bistro 107 at Testarossa. Bistro 107 will offer California cuisine with a one-of-a-kind menu, blending classic dishes with modern flavors, using locally sourced, fresh ingredients for guests to pair with our stellar selection of award-winning wines. We're proud of our achievements, including over 1,800 wine scores with 90 points and recognition from the prestigious "Confrerie de la Chaine des Rotisseurs." Bistro 107 at Testarossa Winery will be open Friday - Sunday for lunch and dinner and Thursday and Monday for dinner service only. Located on a charming historic patio surrounded by 100 year old trees, Bistro 107 will offer a unique outdoor dining experience.
Why Work With Us?
- Enjoy 10 paid holidays and accrue up to 3 weeks of vacation annually.
- Benefit from up to 8 sick days per year.
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance (80% covered by Testarossa).
- Participate in our 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with employer match.
- Take advantage of Flexible Spending Accounts for both Medical & Dependent Care.
- Unwind with a complimentary glass of wine post-shift.
- Receive a 50% discount on wines and additional winery perks.
- Gain peace of mind with Long Term Disability, Life Insurance, and Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Refer new employees and benefit from our Employee Referral Program.
- Work in a beautiful, historic environment alongside passionate and fun colleagues.
- Assist Chef in all duties associated with managing food production including menu development, recipe design and organization
- Manage a team of 2 to 5 cooks
- Develop, execute and track training of the Bistro 107 kitchen staff and service staff in collaboration with the Bistro 107 Manager and HR as needed
- Assist Executive Chef in creating and maintaining a culture that is of strong work ethic, team orientation, care, hospitality, solution centered, focus, progression, intuition, celebration, creativity and follow through.
- Make prep lists, organize and keep inventory of Bistro 107 items on-site and at the off-site kitchen
- Follow ordering procedures for produce, dairy, meat, fish and grocery
- Support the kitchen teams in their production and execution of all food throughout the process in any and all ways necessary
- Accurately execute the Executive Chef’s menus in a consistent, efficient and aesthetically pleasing manner
- Proper application and enforcement of health and sanitation requirements
- Perform other related duties as required and assigned
- 6 years of professional cooking experience
- 2 year of experience in a lead or supervisory role
- Culinary degree preferred
- Must possess valid driver’s license and attain CA Food Food Protection Manager Certification upon hire
- Must have advanced knowledge of safe knife and kitchen equipment usage
- Experience in advanced cooking: baking, sauces, all methods and preparations of hot and cold food
- Intermediate management skills, with the ability to lead, promote and manage a positive working environment
- Fluent in English; Some Spanish language ability preferred
- Effective, positive and respectful communication
- Must be proactive, take initiative, have a sense of urgency and be calm under pressure
- Willingness to take direction and feedback
- Passionate about cooking and desire to provide the best hospitality experience possible
- Ability to work Thursday - Monday, including holidays
- Ability to stand for long periods of time; 8 hours or more
- Ability to handle repetitive motions of bending, reaching, grasping, kneeling, and lifting
- Handling of hot equipment, sharp tools, etc.
- Ability to frequently lift and carry up to 50 pounds
- Regular travel required to and from Los Gatos Winery to San Jose Kitchen
- Ability to work a minimum of 40 hours a week and in excess of 50 hours per week, when necessary
Company Description
Testarossa Winery is a family owned and operated winery, recognized for world class Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. At the Historic Novitiate winery in Los Gatos, CA, we offer wine tasting, wine education, an outdoor wine bar, as well as events with in-house catering. Our culinary team expertly pairs menus with our award winning wines for an elevated tasting, social or corporate event experience.
Testarossa Winery is a family owned and operated winery, recognized for world class Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. At the Historic Novitiate winery in Los Gatos, CA, we offer wine tasting, wine education, an outdoor wine bar, as well as events with in-house catering. Our culinary team expertly pairs menus with our award winning wines for an elevated tasting, social or corporate event experience.
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