What’s it like to cook for one of the most iconic wineries in Napa Valley—for over 15 years? In this episode, host Tony Piombo sits down with Chef Jeff Mosher, former executive chef at Robert Mondavi Winery, to talk about life behind the line at a wine country institution and why he made the leap into launching his own private chef business.
Jeff shares:
What it was like crafting food experiences for guests at a world-renowned winery
How he managed large-scale dinners, garden-to-table programs, and global events (with a cooler of secret ingredients)
His favorite wood-fired dishes and how R&D in the kitchen keeps things fresh
Why personal chef work offers the freedom and creative spark he craved
If you geek out over food, wine, travel, or the business of it all, you’ll love this one.
🎙️ Like stories from chefs turned entrepreneurs? Hit follow and subscribe for more behind-the-line conversations.
⭐ Enjoyed the episode? Leave a quick review—it helps more food founders discover the show.
📲 Know someone building a food biz? Share this episode with them!
Connect with Jeff Mosher:
Website: https://jeffmosher.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jeffmosher
Follow us behind the scenes:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chef.x.founder
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chefxfounder
Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@chef.x.founder
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@ChefxFounder
Learn more about Tony's business:
https://fornopiombo.com/
Timestamps
00:00 Introduction to the Chef Founder Podcast
00:04 Jeff Mosher's Culinary Journey
00:17 Tasting Jeff's Delicious Creations
01:48 Life as Head Chef at Mondavi Winery
06:32 Challenges and Unique Experiences at Mondavi
08:49 Traveling the World as a Chef
.css-j9qmi7{display:-webkit-box;display:-webkit-flex;display:-ms-flexbox;display:flex;-webkit-flex-direction:row;-ms-flex-direction:row;flex-direction:row;font-weight:700;margin-bottom:1rem;margin-top:2.8rem;width:100%;-webkit-box-pack:start;-ms-flex-pack:start;-webkit-justify-content:start;justify-content:start;padding-left:5rem;}@media only screen and (max-width: 599px){.css-j9qmi7{padding-left:0;-webkit-box-pack:center;-ms-flex-pack:center;-webkit-justify-content:center;justify-content:center;}}.css-j9qmi7 svg{fill:#27292D;}.css-j9qmi7 .eagfbvw0{-webkit-align-items:center;-webkit-box-align:center;-ms-flex-align:center;align-items:center;color:#27292D;}
Stuff You Should Know
If you've ever wanted to know about champagne, satanism, the Stonewall Uprising, chaos theory, LSD, El Nino, true crime and Rosa Parks, then look no further. Josh and Chuck have you covered.
Dateline NBC
Current and classic episodes, featuring compelling true-crime mysteries, powerful documentaries and in-depth investigations. Follow now to get the latest episodes of Dateline NBC completely free, or subscribe to Dateline Premium for ad-free listening and exclusive bonus content: DatelinePremium.com
On Purpose with Jay Shetty
I’m Jay Shetty host of On Purpose the worlds #1 Mental Health podcast and I’m so grateful you found us. I started this podcast 5 years ago to invite you into conversations and workshops that are designed to help make you happier, healthier and more healed. I believe that when you (yes you) feel seen, heard and understood you’re able to deal with relationship struggles, work challenges and life’s ups and downs with more ease and grace. I interview experts, celebrities, thought leaders and athletes so that we can grow our mindset, build better habits and uncover a side of them we’ve never seen before. New episodes every Monday and Friday. Your support means the world to me and I don’t take it for granted — click the follow button and leave a review to help us spread the love with On Purpose. I can’t wait for you to listen to your first or 500th episode!