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Chef de Cuisine – Fine Dining Restaurant
$100,000 - $115,000
This is a rare and important opportunity to take the helm at one of the most important Italian restaurants in SF. One of SF's most influential and well restaurant groups that innovated simple, farm and product focused simplified Italian cuisine is looking for a CdC leader. Great culture in a unique, dynamic, fast-paced environment. Offering a incredible career opportunity to work hand-in-hand with a multi-James Beard Award winning chef-owner, excellent benefits, and competitive salary.
Company:
- Well established restaurant group that operates 6 restaurant concepts and continues to grow in the farm-to-table pizzeria space
- 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 grit to take ownership
- Expertise in executing house staples and crafting daily changing menus that highlight local, seasonal ingredients
- Outgoing personality with a positive attitude, fostering a collaborative environment that aligns with the restaurant's culture
EOE – EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Salary : $100,000 - $110,000
