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About us



Treasury Wine Estates (TWE) is one of the world's largest wine companies and we are proud of our Treasury America's portfolio of brands that have tremendous heritage, rich quality, and a reputation for excellence across the globe. At TWE we are led everyday by our purpose, Boldly Cultivating. We are boldly cultivating value through our brands, wine, people & environment for enriched & joyful communities.

At TWE we cultivate our teams to be their very best. And in turn, our people push us to make bigger and bolder decisions. Our focus on Boldly Cultivating unites us as a global team and fuels our vision to become the world's most desirable luxury wine company - known for the experiences we create for our consumers, customers, partners, suppliers and our people.

To learn more about our purpose and our renowned portfolio of global brands, click here.

About Sterling Vineyards



Internationally known, Sterling Vineyards is one of the most visited wineries in Napa Valley. Modeled after a Greek monastery, the winery sits 300 feet above the valley floor where visitors take an aerial tram to access the top-quality Bordeaux varietals and majestic 360-degree views of Napa Valley. Closed in September 2020 following the Glass Fire that affected much of the area, Sterling reopened to guests in October 2023 complete with a new gondola system, re-imagined visitor spaces and a fresh take on Napa Valley hospitality.

About the Role



The Culinary Lead will be responsible for all aspects of the culinary program both on and off-site in tandem with the Culinary & Events AHSM. This includes managing labor costs, ensuring quality food product and exceeding guest satisfaction. This role is a front-line leader of the site responsible for all guest interaction, team inspiration and leadership as well as achieving financial deliverables.



Responsibilities:

* Coordinates with the Culinary Manager in food ordering and inventory
* Oversee proper receiving, inspecting and storing of all food orders
* Working together with the Director of Hospitality and AHSMs and peer Leads achieves or exceed key DTC financial objectives including
* Understand and maintain cost controls, especially labor and COGS of wine and food on all tours and tastings
* Partner with front of house team to manage Tock experiences and availability to maximize revenue and guest count
* Be active in the local hospitality market to build a strong referral channel generating new business
* Maintain consistent guest service standards
* Works with the Culinary Manager on menu planning, tasting food programs and food and wine pairing and events
* Daily tastings to ensure food is meeting established standards
* Train, schedule and manage culinary staff to achieve both financial results and meet guest experience expectations
* Act as an informed resource for staff and guests regarding culinary sourcing, ingredients and potential allergens
* Open and closing the kitchen daily, safely maintain property and room specific keys
* Ensure Sterling team adheres to all TWE Zero Harm and Health & Safety standards, and provide all necessary training
* Ensure compliance with all federal and state laws regarding food service Complete projects and other duties as directed by Culinary Manager and DoH.



About You


* You have at least four years culinary experience.
* You have a proven track record of operating kitchens in a fast-paced and elevated environment.
* You have strong computer skills, notably MSWord, MS Excel, Outlook and Calendar
* You are self-motivated, highly organized, and require minimal day-to-day direction
* You have effective communication demonstrating strong written, verbal and organizational skills in English
* You are able to work flexible shifts, weekends and holidays.
* You have knowledge of Napa Valley area, food and wine market
* You are able to travel on occasion to other Company locations.
* You are able to lift 40 pounds.
* You are at least 21 years of age
* You have a clean professional appearance and able to represent TWE internally and externally

Why you'll love it here

* Our culture is built on bringing our whole selves, being courageous and delivering together - it's our DNA and the heart of who we are at TWE.
* We prioritise your growth with access to global career opportunities and structured programs designed to support your health, wellbeing and career development.
* Enjoy the world's most desirable wines through our generous employee product allowance
* Competitive benefits package including Medical, Dental, and Vision, Paid Time Off (vacation, sick time, and holidays), 401K with company match, and much more!
* Plus, you'll get an extra day off each year with your "TWEforME Day" - a day to spend however you choose!

We offer a range of great benefits such as flexibility, rewards and discounts and health and wellbeing initiatives. To find out more, click here.



It takes all varietals!

At TWE, we proudly celebrate diversity and are committed to being an equal opportunity employer. Our goal is to build a workforce that reflects the diversity of the consumers who enjoy our products.

All qualified applicants will be considered for employment regardless of age, race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability. If you require any assistance to be included in our process, please contact recruitment@tweglobal.com, quoting the job title and reference number. 



Pay Transparency Disclosure: The base pay range offered for this position is $21 to $26 per hour and other benefits. These figures represent what we reasonably expect to pay for this position, but the actual compensation offered will depend upon numerous job-related factors, including but not limited to candidate qualifications, skills, experience, education, location, and alignment with market data. Our expectation is that the incumbent will work out of our Calis