Chef de Cuisine - Upscale Italian Restaurant

Chef de Cuisine or Executive Chef – Fine Dining Italian Restaurant

$100,000 - $130,000 + Bonus

This well-known and highly regarded restaurant group is looking for a passionate and experienced Chef de Cuisine/Executive Chef for their fine dining Italian concept, offering outstanding compensation, excellent training, and career growth opportunity.

About the Company

• Award-winning San Francisco restaurant group known for its refined approach to modern Italian cuisine and exceptional hospitality
• Multi-location hospitality group with a strong reputation for quality, consistency, and a guest-first culture across every location

What We Offer You

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• PTO and vacation
• 401k with company match
• Bonus potential up to $25k
• Commuter benefits
• Monthly cell phone stipend
• Relocation assistance

Your Role with the Company

The Chef de Cuisine / Executive Chef oversees all back-of-house operations of the restaurant. Your responsibilities will include:

• Lead the culinary team with passion and professionalism, inspiring excellence and upholding the highest standards of food and hospitality
• Oversee all back-of-house operations, including inventory management, ordering, COGS control, and adherence to standard operating procedures
• Ensure consistency and refinement in every dish, maintaining exceptional quality, flavor, and presentation across all menu items
• Collaborate with leadership on menu development, seasonal changes, and special offerings that reflect creativity and ingredient integrity
• Foster a culture of learning and teamwork through coaching, mentoring, and hands-on training
• Maintain full compliance with health, safety, and sanitation standards, ensuring a clean, efficient, and organized kitchen environment
• Partner with the management team to achieve operational goals, control costs, and uphold the restaurant’s reputation for excellence

Your Qualifications

• 3+ years as a Chef de Cuisine, Executive Chef, or Executive Sous Chef for a high volume ($8M+) fine dining restaurant
• 2+ years of upscale/fine dining Michelin-starred experience
• Proven ability to lead and develop high-performing culinary teams
• Strong command of kitchen systems and operational efficiency
• Emotionally intelligent, humble, and composed under pressure
• Italian or Mediterranean experience highly desired
• Spanish speaking skills highly desired

EOE – EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER