Chef de Cuisine

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