Winery Chef

Job Description:

Boldly Cultivating (youtube.com)

About Us

Treasury Wine Estates (TWE) is one of the world's largest wine companies and we are proud of our 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 and 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 Beaulieu Vineyard

Established in 1900, Beaulieu Vineyard is one of the most historic Napa Valley wineries, setting the standard for quality and innovation in Napa Valley winemaking. Today, Beaulieu Vineyard continues to innovative, utilizing the latest technology in combination with time-honored traditions to produce exceptional Napa Valley Cabernets. Beaulieu Vineyard is preparing for the next grand chapter of its 126-year history, bringing renewed energy to one of Napa Valley's most iconic estates.

Watch the video for a behind the scenes peek at what's in store:

About the Role

The Winery Chef leads all culinary experiences at the winery, creating thoughtful, seasonal food programs that elevate wine tastings, events, and private experiences. This role blends culinary creativity with operational excellence, ensuring that every menu reflects the winery's brand, enhances the wine story, and delivers a consistently exceptional guest experience. The Winery Chef oversees all kitchen operations, maintains high standards of food quality and safety, and partners closely with hospitality, events, and winemaking teams to bring memorable experiences to life.

Responsibilities:

* Create seasonal, wine-focused menus for tastings, events, and private experiences
* Lead all kitchen operations, ensuring service readiness, consistency, and quality
* Collaborate with Hospitality and Wine Education teams to align food and wine storytelling
* Manage food safety, sanitation, and compliance with all health regulations
* Develop systems for prep, execution, inventory, and cleanup that scale with demand
* Manage food and labor costs, minimize waste, and maintain cost targets
* Hire, train, schedule, and develop kitchen staff
* Foster a respectful, inclusive kitchen culture and provide clear feedback and coaching
* Source ingredients thoughtfully, prioritizing local and seasonal partners
* Partner cross-functionally on events, programming, and new guest experiences

About You:

* You bring 5-7 years of professional culinary experience, including leadership in a commercial kitchen
* You have a strong foundation in food safety, sanitation, and allergen awareness
* You excel at creating seasonal menus that pair intentionally with wine
* You balance creativity with structure, organization, and cost awareness
* You are a confident, calm leader who thrives in high-volume or high-visibility environments
* You communicate clearly and collaborate well across teams
* You are comfortable engaging with guests during events or special experiences
* You are passionate about hospitality, storytelling, and delivering memorable moments

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 [email protected], quoting the job title and reference number.

Apply Today!

We do move quickly at TWE and continually review applications, so if you don't want to miss out, please apply today!

Pay Transparency Disclosure: The base pay range offered for this position is $90,000 to $100,000 per year 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. Treasury reserves the right to modify the range in the future.

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