Sauté Cook

Join Our Culinary Team & Elevate Your Craft!

We are thrilled to have opened our newest location in Exchange Glenwood Place and are seeking skilled, passionate, and detail-oriented Sauté Cooks to join our team. At Napa, we are committed to gracious hospitality, culinary excellence, accountability, growth, and community—values that define our approach to food and service. Our sauté station is a cornerstone of our kitchen, and we are looking for a cook who can execute high-quality dishes with precision, speed, and consistency.

Why Work With Us?

• Gracious Hospitality – We believe in creating a respectful, team-oriented kitchen culture.
• Excellence – We uphold the highest standards for ingredients, technique, and presentation.
• Accountability – We expect reliability, professionalism, and attention to detail.
• Growth-Focus – We offer mentorship, hands-on training, and opportunities for advancement.
• Community – We foster a supportive and professional work environment where teamwork is key.

What You’ll Do:

• Master the sauté station, ensuring dishes are cooked to perfection with proper techniques.
• Execute high-volume service efficiently while maintaining quality and consistency.
• Work with fresh, seasonal ingredients, preparing sauces, proteins, and composed dishes.
• Follow all recipes, portioning guidelines, and plating standards for a seamless guest experience.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and well-stocked station throughout service.
• Communicate effectively with the kitchen team, working in sync with expeditors and fellow cooks.
• Follow all food safety and sanitation protocols to uphold our commitment to excellence.

What We’re Looking For:

• Previous experience working a sauté station in a full-service, chef-driven restaurant.
• Strong knife skills, cooking techniques, and ability to work cleanly and efficiently.
• Ability to handle high-pressure, fast-paced service while maintaining composure.
• A passion for food, a strong work ethic, and commitment to quality.
• Team-oriented attitude with excellent communication skills.
• Eagerness to learn, grow, and refine your craft.

What We Offer:

• Competitive pay  in a supportive, high-performance kitchen.
• Hands-on training and mentorship from experienced chefs.
• Opportunities for career growth within our expanding restaurant group.
• A team that values respect, professionalism, and excellence in cooking.
• A chance to be part of an exciting new opening in the Carolinas!

If you’re a skilled cook who thrives in a fast-paced, high-caliber kitchen and wants to be part of a team that values technique, teamwork, and top-quality ingredients, we want to meet you!

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.