Sauté Cook at Napa Bistro & Wine Bar - Stonecrest

Job Title: Sauté Cook
Location: Napa Bistro & Wine Bar – Stonecrest

Bring the Heat to Our Kitchen!
Napa Bistro & Wine Bar at Stonecrest is seeking a skilled and passionate Sauté Cook to join our culinary team. If you love working with fresh ingredients, crafting flavorful dishes, and thrive in a fast-paced kitchen, this is your chance to shine.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Sautéing a variety of meats, seafood, vegetables, and more to perfection using classic techniques  
• Following recipes to ensure consistency in flavor, presentation, and portioning  
• Prepping ingredients—chopping, slicing, marinating—to keep service running smoothly  
• Tasting and adjusting dishes to meet our high standards before they reach the guest  
• Coordinating with the kitchen team to ensure timely and efficient service  
• Keeping your station clean, organized, and ready for action  
• Following all food safety and hygiene protocols  
• Monitoring inventory and communicating supply needs to the chef or manager  
• Collaborating with fellow cooks and chefs to keep the kitchen flowing  
• Adapting to menu changes and special guest requests with ease  

What We’re Looking For:

• Experience in sauté cooking or line cooking in a busy kitchen  
• Strong attention to detail and flavor  
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure  
• A team-oriented mindset and great communication skills  
• Commitment to cleanliness and food safety  
• Flexibility and a positive attitude  

Why Join Us?
At Napa Bistro & Wine Bar, we’re passionate about great food, great wine, and creating memorable guest experiences. Join a team that values creativity, collaboration, and culinary excellence—and grow your career in a place where your skills truly matter.

Requirements:

• Proven experience as a sauté cook or similar role in a professional kitchen.
• Knowledge of sauté techniques and the ability to handle various ingredients effectively.
• Familiarity with kitchen equipment, including sauté pans, induction burners, and other tools.
• Understanding of food safety and sanitation standards.
• Strong multitasking and time management skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
• Team player with good communication skills.
• Physical stamina to stand for extended periods and lift heavy pots and pans.

Education and Training:

• Experience through on-the-job training and apprenticeships in professional kitchen required
• A formal culinary education or relevant culinary certificate preferred.  

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