Sous Chef - Upscale Italian Restaurant

Sous Chef – Upscale/Fine Dining Italian Restaurant

$80,000 - $90,000

This well-known and highly regarded restaurant group is looking for a passionate and Sous Chef for their upscale/fine dining Italian concept, 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
• Chef-driven group known for quality ingredients, seasonally inspired menus, and a strong commitment to hospitality and team culture

What We Offer You:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Paid time off
• 401k with company match
• Commuter benefits
• Relocation assistance

Your Role with the Company:

The Sous Chef supports daily back-of-house operations and execution. Responsibilities will include:

• Lead and motivate the kitchen team with a hands-on, service-focused approach, fostering excellence in food quality, teamwork, and daily execution
• Execute and maintain all recipes, preparation methods, and plating standards to ensure consistency in flavor, presentation, and overall guest experience
• Oversee daily prep, production, and station readiness to support efficient operations and a smooth, well-paced service
• Manage ordering and inventory of food and kitchen supplies, maintaining proper product levels while minimizing waste and controlling costs
• Ensure compliance with all food safety, sanitation, labeling, and storage standards to maintain a clean, organized, and health department-ready kitchen
• Work alongside the line and prep teams during service, providing coaching, direction, and support to help drive strong performance
• Partner with culinary leadership and management to communicate product needs, prep priorities, and operational updates for seamless shift execution

Your Qualifications:

• 2+ years of experience as a Sous Chef for a $6M+ upscale or fine dining restaurant
• Michelin guide/star experience is a plus
• Italian culinary skills preferred
• Strong knowledge of kitchen systems and the ability to implement processes that drive consistency and efficiency
• Passion for food and hospitality, with a curiosity to keep learning, exploring, and growing
• Holds high standards for quality, cleanliness, organization, and overall kitchen execution
• Experience with scheduling, ordering, and inventory management in a high-volume kitchen
• Solid understanding of labor cost management and staffing decisions that support business needs
• Spanish speaking a plus

EOE – EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER