Executive Sous Chef

About the role

The Charter Oak is a restaurant in the heart of the Napa Valley by Chef Christopher Kostow of the Michelin three-starred The Restaurant at Meadowood. The Charter Oak is centered on a celebratory, family-style dining experience, with simple, approachable, and seasonal food – grilled meats, beautiful vegetables from our 3.5-acre farm, local wines, and unparalleled cocktails.

Responsibilities

• Report directly to the Executive Chef & Culinary Director
• Build efficient, accurate BOH schedules within labor budget and monitor staff hours and punctuality
• Manage inventory and ordering within budget; build and maintain strong vendor relationships
• Oversee quality control of ingredients, finished dishes, and facilities
• Ensure dishes follow standard recipes, with consistent portion control and minimal waste
• Uphold sanitation, food safety, and health standards across the kitchen
• Maintain and manage kitchen equipment
• Train, mentor, and develop junior cooks

Requirements

• 2+ years in a kitchen management role; proven Sous Chef experience (fine dining or high-volume upscale restaurant preferred)
• Working knowledge of restaurant budgets, food cost, and labor management
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills in a fast-paced kitchen
• ServSafe Manager certification
• Culinary arts certificate or degree a plus
• Experience with live-fire or hearth cooking and seasonal, farm-driven menus a plus

Pay

Salary: $85,000 – $100,000

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dining discounts
• Professional growth in a community-oriented, family-style restaurant
• Opportunity to deepen your food and beverage knowledge

Skills

• Inventory Management
• Scheduling
• Food Cost Control
• Quality Control
• Sanitation
• Vendor Relations
• Staff Training
• Fine Dining
• Hearth Cooking
• ServSafe