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Napa, California · USA job

Lead Cook

Meritage Resort

Napa, California

Job description

Job Description

Posted Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 4:00 AM

Company Description:

Pacific Hospitality Group provides a unique value proposition to investors and team members through our owner/operator approach. We are a family focused company committed to long term holds that enable us to grow our business and our team members. Our vision is to enrich people's lives by offering memorable experiences, giving back to our communities and honoring God in all that we do. We are focused on long-term value creation and sustainable growth.

Our Guiding Principles:

Integrity, Compliance, Value Creation, Principled Entrepreneurship, Customer Focus, Knowledge, Change, Humility, Respect, & Fulfillment

Job Description

Position Summary

What You Will Accomplish

Key Responsibilities

  • Act as the culinary leader on duty when no salaried chef is present

  • Oversee food preparation for:

    • Blend & Five Town

    • In-Room Dining

    • GR Family Pool

    • Ember Steak

  • Coordinate production schedules to ensure all outlets are properly prepped and stocked

  • Monitor food quality, presentation, and portion control across all outlets

  • Assign daily prep tasks and delegate responsibilities to line cooks and prep cooks

  • Ensure adherence to food safety standards and sanitation procedures (HACCP, local health department requirements, Update temperature logs)

  • Support line execution during peak service periods

  • Maintain clear communication between outlets and front-of-house teams

  • Assist with ordering, inventory, and product rotation (FIFO)

  • Train and mentor junior culinary team members

  • Enforce kitchen standards, policies, and procedures

  • Assist with menu execution and recipe consistency

  • Monitor labor efficiency and assist with staffing adjustments during service

  • Ensure proper closing procedures are followed

What You Will Bring

Qualifications

  • Minimum 3-5 years culinary experience in a high-volume kitchen

  • Previous lead cook or supervisory experience preferred

  • Experience working in multi-outlet or resort environments is strongly preferred

  • Strong knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards

  • Ability to work at all stations and support multiple outlets simultaneously

  • Strong organizational and leadership skills

  • Ability to remain calm and lead during high-volume service

  • Flexible schedule including weekends and holidays

We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

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