Culinary Lead - Sterling Vineyards

Treasury Wine Estates•Calistoga, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Culinary Lead plays a hands-on leadership role in delivering a consistently elevated food experience that enhances the overall guest journey. This position supports daily kitchen operations by coordinating prep, guiding workflow, and ensuring stations are service-ready at all times. Acting as a culinary point person, the Culinary Lead upholds food quality, presentation, and safety standards while collaborating closely with hospitality and events teams to execute memorable tasting and event experiences.

Requirements

3–5 years of culinary or kitchen experience, ideally in hospitality, tasting room, or restaurant environments
Strong knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and proper kitchen protocols
Pride in food quality, presentation, and consistency
Ability to lead by example and support the development of others
Clear communication and collaboration skills with guest-facing teams
Organization and comfort managing prep flow, inventory usage, and station readiness
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, hands-on environment and adapt during peak service or events
Availability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends, holidays, and special events

Responsibilities

Coordinate daily kitchen prep schedules to support efficient workflow and timely service
Ensure station readiness, including ingredients, tools, and setup for service and events
Uphold consistent plating, presentation, and brand-aligned culinary standards
Assign tasks and support culinary assistants and support staff during service
Perform quality control checks to ensure accuracy, consistency, and presentation
Support training and onboarding of new or junior culinary team members
Partner with hospitality and events teams to align timing and service execution
Monitor inventory usage and communicate supply needs to minimize waste or shortages
Support setup and breakdown for tastings, events, and special culinary programs
Maintain compliance with food safety, sanitation, and cleanliness standards