Sous Chef – Fine Dining Restaurant
$75,000 - $85,000 + Bonus

This well-known and highly regarded fine dining restaurant in San Francisco is looking for a passionate and experienced Sous Chef to join their team, offering outstanding compensation, benefits, and career growth opportunity.

DESCRIPTION:

The Sous Chef plays a key leadership role in the kitchen, collaborating with ownership and management to ensure culinary excellence, financial efficiency, and continuous innovation.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the kitchen team, fostering a disciplined and collaborative environment while overseeing staff training, scheduling, and development
• Maintain high culinary standards by ensuring exceptional food quality, presentation, and compliance with health and safety regulations
• Control food and labor costs (COGS), manage inventory, and oversee ordering and receiving to optimize efficiency and minimize waste
• Collaborate with ownership and management on menu development, kitchen strategy, and operational improvements
• Ensure seamless communication between the front and back of house to enhance service and guest experience
• Assist in hiring, onboarding, and mentoring kitchen staff while troubleshooting operational challenges to maintain consistency and efficiency

BENEFITS:

• Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
• Life and Disability insurance
• 401(k) options
• Paid time off including holidays
• Bonus eligible
• Staff meals and dining discounts

Desired Skills & Experience:

• Minimum 2+ years of experience as a Sous Chef (or similar role) for a 5M+ fine dining restaurant
• Strong leadership and organizational skills with the ability to manage a high-energy kitchen
• Passion for high-quality food and an understanding of current culinary trends
• Experience in labor and cost control, scheduling, and inventory management
• Ability to work collaboratively with ownership and management to drive both financial success and creative growth
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
• Spanish speaking skills highly desired

EOE – EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER