What are the responsibilities and job description for the Chef de Cuisine position at Willow Tree Recruiting - San Francisco?
Head Chef/CdC – Fine Dining Restaurant
$110,000 - $130,000
Join this well respected and awarded SF Italian focused restaurant group that has a great culture in a unique, dynamic, fast-paced environment as Head Chef. Offering an incredible career growth opportunity, excellent benefits, and competitive salary.
Company:
- Well established restaurant group that operates 6 restaurants in the Bay Area and continues to grow
- Restaurant is renowned for its dedication to Italian cuisine, particularly its handcrafted pasta dishes and wood-fired pizzas, emphasizing fresh, local seasonal ingredients
Benefits:
- Kaiser HMO (Paid 100% for the employee)
- Dental & Vision optional
- Cell phone allowance
- Unlimited meals at home restaurant
- Monthly meal at sister restaurants
Your Role with the Company:
- Passionate Leadership: Lead the culinary team with a deep passion for food and hospitality, fostering an environment that prioritizes refinement and the integrity of ingredients
- Team Development: Cultivate growth and development within the team through hands-on coaching and training, ensuring consistency in execution and alignment with the restaurant’s goals of excellence and innovation
- Operational Excellence: Oversee all BOH operations, including COGS management, inventory control, ordering, and adherence to SOPs, while maintaining efficiency in a dynamic, fast-paced kitchen
- Quality and Refinement: Uphold high standards for dish preparation and presentation, ensuring each menu item reflects the restaurant's commitment to quality, sophistication, and consistency
Qualifications:
- Minimum 3 years of experience as a Chef de Cuisine (or comparable role) in a high volume ($6M ) full-service upscale or fine dining restaurant
- Preference for candidates with a genuine passion for Italian cooking and working with local farms and their produce
- Deep understanding of kitchen sanitation practices and health department standards
- Expertise in crafting daily changing menus that highlight local, seasonal ingredients
- Strong experience maintaining inventory control and managing food and labor costs effectively
- Outgoing personality with a positive attitude, fostering a collaborative environment that aligns with the restaurant's culture
EOE – EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Salary : $110,000 - $130,000
