Chef de Cuisine - Fine Dining Italian Restaurant (San Francisco)

Chef de Cuisine – Fine Dining Italian Restaurant $100,000 - $120,000 Join this growing local restaurant group that has a great culture in a unique, dynamic, fast-paced environment as the Chef de Cuisine. Offering an incredible career growth opportunity, excellent benefits, and competitive salary. Company: Well established restaurant group that operates two restaurant concepts and continues to grow Restaurant is renowned for its dedication to Italian cuisine, emphasizing fresh, local seasonal ingredients Benefits: Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance CalSavers options Cell phone allowance Staff meals and discounts Your Role with the Company: Lead the kitchen with a hands-on, service-driven approach, balancing day-to-day execution with a strong commitment to food quality, consistency, and hospitality Oversee all back-of-house operations, including staffing, scheduling, ordering, inventory, prep flow, and kitchen organization to support an efficient and well-run operation Manage food cost, labor cost, and overtime with a sharp operational mindset, identifying opportunities to improve margins without compromising quality or guest experience Coach, train, and develop the culinary team to build skill, accountability, and bench strength, creating a culture of growth, consistency, and shared ownership Partner in menu execution and refinement, helping identify opportunities for improved sales, smarter prep, and cost-saving efficiencies while preserving the integrity and continuity of the cuisine Uphold high standards for taste, preparation, plating, sanitation, and overall kitchen performance, ensuring every dish reflects a refined and consistent guest experience Bring thoughtful leadership and operational ideas to the role, contributing to systems improvements, stronger team support, and a more sustainable kitchen structure in a high-volume environment Qualifications: Minimum 2+ years of experience as a Chef de Cuisine or Executive Chef in a $4M+ full-service upscale or fine dining Italian restaurant Preference for candidates with a genuine passion for Italian cooking 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