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Stanly Ranch Auberge Resort Collection
4-star Napa Valley Resort Seeks Talented Chef de Partie!
Short description
Kickstart your culinary journey at a 4* Napa Valley resort! Train across stations & finish as a Restaurant Chef de Partie!
Detailed description
This stunning 4* Resort in Napa Valley, CA is looking for an amazing culinary candidate! Train through Garde Manager, Hotline, Banquets, Pastry as a Demi Chef, and end as a Restaurant Chef de Partie!
During your time off take time to explore the beautiful CA coast or travel to Napa or San Francisco! Explore the rich history of Sonoma at the Arts Museum or, if you have the need for speed, take a speed driver class at the raceway! T
Placement Remarks
Salary: $20.00/hr for 40hrs per week
Benefits:
During training you will be allowed one staff meal.Uniforms will be provided. You will need to bring your own knives.
Transportation can be organized if you contact the DHR to discuss your arrival prior to booking your flight.
*2 months of supervisory experience included!*
Salary
$20.00 per hour
Local info
Napa Valley is a stunning region located in Northern California. Though it is famous for its wine production, the region has so much more to offer. With countless trails to explore, Napa Valley is a beautiful place for nature lovers of all sorts. From stunning vistas, to adorable downtown area, Napa has something for everyone! Of course amongst all of the charm and class that the town exudes, Napa is most famous for its world famous wine production! Explore countless vineyards and winetasting opportunities around and outside of the town! For a list of specific activities and a list of websites that offer further explanations on things to do around Napa, please view the “Local Attractions” section of this document.
Housing: The employer will offer housing near the property in several houses, you are responsible for your own transportation to and from your employer. The house will have shared bedrooms at two person per room at a cost of $500 per month. The house will be fully furnished.
If you don't wish to live in the housing provided, you are responsible for your own housing.
The average one bedroom apartment in Napa, California costs around $2,500 a month. It is recommended that candidates reach out to other J1s in the area so they can try to find housing with one of them to help lower the cost of their monthly housing. Please note, without established credit your first and last month’s rent may be required as a deposit. HRC recommends you arrive with at least $5,000 as startup capital and to help secure housing. Roomies, Spareroom, Hotpads, Forrent, Zillow.
Transportation:
Travel around Napa Valley can be challenging depending on where you are living. It is entirely possible that you may need a car during your time here. Remember to consider the cost of purchasing a vehicle and vehicle insurance. On average, a J-1 participant can expect to pay upwards of $400 on a used car payment per month and $150.00 per month for vehicle insurance. That being said, there is a modest bus system that goes around Napa called The VINE. A link to the VINE website is provided below. You should have an international drivers license before your arrival.
You should either get a car or a moped for travelling- a bike will not work. Keep in mind the costs for getting a car.
housing is 6-8 miles from the resort - about a half hour at maximum on a moped/car.
Climate: This region of northern-California is famous for its fairly mild year round climate, featuring summers usually in the mid to high 70s°F (mid 20°C) and winters often in the range of the high 50s°F to lower 60s°F (mid 10°C). Rainfall in the region is almost non-existent during the summer time, but it makes up for it in the winter months, causing Napa Valley to get around 20 inches (51.8 mm) of rain annually.
Local Attractions: Napa Outdoors, Skyline Park, Napa Valley Paddle, Napa Valley Balloons, Discovery Kingdom, Wine Country Trekking, Napa Valley Film Festival
Start date
July 2025