Chef de Cuisine

Chef de Cuisine – Upscale Mediterranean Restaurant $100,000 - $110,00 + Bonus Join this local upscale Mediterranean restaurant as the Chef de Cuisine, responsible for overseeing all culinary operations of the restaurant, complete with excellent benefits, salary, and career growth opportunity. COMPANY: Local restaurant group with 4 concepts/locations with strong leadership with clear direction Highly skilled and experienced team with very low management turnover BENEFITS & FEATURES: Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance 2 weeks paid vacation Bonus potential YOUR ROLE WITH THE COMPANY: Primary duties and responsibilities include: Oversee all daily back-of-house operations, ensuring seamless execution of prep, service, and kitchen performance Maintain exceptional standards of food quality, presentation, and consistency across all menu offerings Support seasonal menu development and culinary innovation in alignment with the restaurant’s Mediterranean concept Lead, train, and inspire the culinary team, creating a collaborative and high-performance kitchen culture Manage the execution of private events and group dining by ensuring strong culinary preparation, organization, and service standards Direct scheduling, labor management, and food costing to drive efficiency and support profitability Ensure full compliance with sanitation, safety, and health department standards while maintaining an organized kitchen environment Lead by example with a hands-on presence during service, supporting the line and driving execution at a high level BACKGROUND PROFILE : 3+ years of experience as a Chef de Cuisine for an $8M+ upscale full-service restaurant Strong leader with proven team management and operational skills to run an efficient, professional kitchen Inspired by Mediterranean cuisine and motivated to expand culinary knowledge and technique Highly adaptable and motivated by opportunities to grow within a dynamic restaurant environment Takes initiative, thinks strategically, and approaches the role with a strong sense of responsibility Values collaboration and mutual respect, helping create a positive kitchen culture where creativity can thrive EOE – EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER More detail about Willow Tree Recruiting - San Francisco part of Willow Tree Recruiting, please visit https://culinaryagents.com/entities/419580-Willow-Tree-Recruiting---San-Francisco