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Chef de Cuisine

$100k - $110k

Willow Tree Recruiting

Chef de Cuisine

Willow Tree Recruiting - Menlo Park More Info

San Francisco, CA Full Time • Salary ($100k - $110k)

Chef de Cuisine – Upscale Italian Restaurant

$100,000 - $110,000 + Bonus

This well-known and highly regarded restaurant group is looking for a passionate and experienced Chef de Cuisine for their upscale Italian concepts in both Menlo Park and San Francisco, offering outstanding compensation, excellent training, and career growth opportunity.

About the Company:

  • Award-winning San Francisco restaurant group known for its refined approach to modern Italian cuisine and exceptional hospitality
  • Location offers a sophisticated dining experience with seasonal tasting menus and tableside presentations

What We Offer You:

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
  • PTO and vacation
  • 401k options
  • Bonus potential
  • Relocation assistance

Your Role with the Company

The Chef de Cuisine oversees all back-of-house operations of the restaurant. Your responsibilities will include:

  • Lead and inspire the culinary team with passion and professionalism, upholding the highest standards of food, hospitality, and teamwork
  • Oversee all kitchen operations, including P&L review, labor and food cost management, ordering, inventory, scheduling, vendor relations, and adherence to SOPs
  • Ensure consistent execution of existing menus and recipes, maintaining exceptional quality, flavor, and presentation in every dish
  • Serve as a hands-on leader in daily operations, cooking alongside the team, mentoring, and leading by example
  • Partner with FOH and leadership to achieve operational goals, control costs, and deliver seamless guest experiences
  • Execute and manage offsite events ranging from intimate gatherings to large-scale functions of up to 300 guests
  • After establishing consistency and mastery of current systems, collaborate with leadership on menu and recipe development that reflects creativity and seasonality

Your Qualifications:

  • 2+ years as a Chef de Cuisine for a high volume ($5M+) upscale or fine dining restaurant
  • Michelin-starred or Michelin-guide experience highly desired
  • Proven ability to lead and develop high-performing culinary teams
  • Strong command of kitchen systems and operational efficiency
  • Emotionally intelligent, humble, and composed under pressure
  • Italian or Mediterranean experience highly desired
  • Spanish speaking skills highly desired

EOE – EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Compensation: Salary ($100,000.00 - $110,000.00)

Benefits & Perks: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Paid Time Off, 401k, Potential Bonuses, Dining Discounts, Relocation assistance

Required Skills: Leadership, Team Management, Culinary Creativity, Operational Management, Quality Control, Mentorship, Collaboration, Event Planning

Vacancy posted 1 day ago
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