Chef de Cuisine
$100k - $110kFull-time
Willow Tree Recruiting - Menlo Park
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
Vacancy posted 13 days ago
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